Senior Technical Recruiter - Temporary

Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis.

We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

• Collaborate with department heads and hiring managers to assess workforce needs, forecast hiring demands and build targeted talent pipelines
• Build and maintain a scalable recruiting strategy. Manage full‑cycle recruiting efforts and offer negotiations
• Create and post compelling, accurate technical job descriptions aligned with team needs
• Source and screen candidates for a wide variety of roles across software, engineering, operations, aviation and manufacturing functions
• Conduct structured interviews and coordinate technical assessments
• Follow up with passive candidates and nurture long‑term pipelines for hard‑to‑fill roles
• Provide regular updates on recruitment metrics such as time‑to‑fill, pipeline health, and hiring trends
• Represent Joby at industry events, tech conferences, and career meetups

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar field OR a high school diploma/GED and 10 years of relevant work experience or some combination thereof
• Minimum of 7 years of recruiting experience
• Proven ability to understand and communicate complex technical job requirements
• Experience with applicant tracking systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and adaptable in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment
• Strong sense of urgency a proactive approach to problem‑solving
• Ability to be in person in Santa Cruz, Marina or San Carlos, CA 2-3 days per week

• Experience with iCIMS ATS system
• Background in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, high‑tech or start‑up industries

This is a temporary role, anticipated to last 3‑6 months. The target base pay for this position is $45‑$60/hour. The compensation package will be determined by job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.