Junior Recruiter, R&D

Job Description

Job Title: Junior Recruiter, R&D. Location: Berkeley, CA or Fremont, CA, USA

Responsibilities:

Recruiting Operations & Coordination

• Manage interview scheduling for technical roles, coordinating with candidates, hiring managers, and recruiting partners.
• Maintain accurate and compliant candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Support job postings, candidate communications, interview logistics, and offer coordination;
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience through timely communication and operational follow-through.
• Identify and flag scheduling risks, process gaps, or data quality issues to senior team members.

University & Early Career Recruiting

• Support and gradually take ownership of University Recruiting programs, including internships and entry-level technical roles.
• Partner with senior teammates to engage universities, research programs, student organizations, and early-career talent communities.
• Assist with planning and execution of career fairs, campus visits, conferences, and virtual information sessions, including occasional travel.
• Manage recruiting materials and event supplies, such as presentations, handouts, and branded collateral.
• Track and report on early-career recruiting metrics, including pipeline health, interview outcomes, and conversion rates.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and People team partners to support headcount planning and hiring priorities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of recruiting processes, templates, documentation, and tools.
• Support special projects such as ATS clean-up, reporting improvements, or early-career program enhancements.

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of experience in recruiting, recruiting coordination, or talent operations.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), such as Lever, Greenhouse, or Workday.
• Strong organizational skills to manage high-volume scheduling and operational tasks.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to partner effectively with highly technical stakeholders (engineering, research, or manufacturing teams).
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accountability for deliverables.
• Interest in quantum computing, physics, engineering, or advanced manufacturing environments.

Preferred:

• Academic background or familiarity with physics, engineering, materials science, or computer science.
• Experience recruiting for technical roles in hardware, research, or lab-based environments.
• Experience supporting internship, co-op, or new-graduate hiring programs;
• Experience coordinating interviews across multiple time zones.
• Prior experience in a startup, scale-up, or research-driven environment.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary: $100,000–$120,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, and location.
• Full slate of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan and paid parental leave program;
• Rejuvenation days and vacation policy aligned with local regulations.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment supporting cutting-edge quantum computing teams.