Recruiting Manager

About the RoleWe are looking for our first Recruiting Manager to build the recruiting function from the ground up and scale a world-class team. You will own full-cycle recruiting across every function - robotics engineering, hardware, AI/ML, and go-to-market - and work directly with the CEO to define our hiring bar and tell our story to the talent market.This role requires high agency, strong sourcing instincts, and the ability to thrive where the map doesn't exist yet.ResponsibilitiesOwn full-cycle recruiting across all functions: robotics engineering, hardware/mechanical, AI/ML, and go-to-market (sales, BD, marketing), etc.Build Dexmate's recruiting infrastructure: ATS setup, sourcing pipelines, interview frameworks, scorecards, and offer workflowsPartner directly with the CEO and hiring managers to define role requirements, calibrate profiles, and set the hiring barProactively source and engage passive candidates through outbound outreach, networking, and events - especially senior technical talent in robotics, embedded systems, and physical AIDrive a candidate experience that reflects Dexmate's standards from first touch to signed offerShape our employer brand and represent Dexmate's mission in the physical AI talent marketManage recruiting agency relationships and coordinate external partnersTrack pipeline health and share weekly updates with leadershipRequirements5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience at a high-growth startup or deep-tech companyProven track record sourcing and closing senior technical talent in robotics, hardware, AI/ML, or adjacent fieldsExperience building a recruiting function from scratch, not inheriting a mature oneHigh agency and low ego - you deliver results without being managedStrong sourcing instincts; you find the people who aren't applying, warm them up, and close themExcellent judgment on candidate quality and fit; a trusted partner to hiring managers, not just a coordinatorSharp written and verbal communication - you can sell Dexmate's mission to a skeptical senior engineerProficient with ATS platforms (Ashyb, Greenhouse, Lever, or similar) and LinkedIn RecruiterBonus QualificationsRecruiting experience at a robotics, physical AI, generative AI, or deep-tech hardware companyPrior 0→1 experience building a talent or people functionFamiliarity with technical concepts across robotics, embedded systems, and AI/MLExperience with employer branding or talent marketing in deep tech

Created: 2026-04-02