rivianvw.tech - University Technical Recruiter (Contract)
Requirements
• 2–4 years of experience in university or technical recruiting, ideally within engineering, software, or R&D environments. • Recruiting Co-op Programs, highly preferred • Proven success managing high-volume pipelines and supporting demanding technical hiring teams. • Familiarity with engineering disciplines, software development life cycles, and technical assessment tools. Comfort discussing roles like software engineer, systems engineer, embedded engineer, or data scientist. • Proficiency in iCIMS or similar ATS required. Experience with Handshake, LinkedIn Recruiter, or other sourcing platforms preferred. • Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills; able to represent the brand with confidence and authenticity. • Comfort with fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environments, balancing multiple requisitions and timelines simultaneously. • Willingness to travel up to 30% and work flex hours during peak recruitment windows.
Responsibilities
• Full-Cycle Technical Recruitment: Own intern and early career hiring for engineering, software, and technical roles—sourcing through offer. Lead high-volume recruitment during peak seasons with speed, accuracy, and business alignment. • Sourcing & Engagement: Identify high-potential talent through campus partnerships, sourcing platforms, online technical communities, and direct outreach. Represent the company at university events, career fairs, tech talks, and conferences. • Candidate Evaluation & Experience: Conduct technical screens and behavioral interviews; ensure a smooth and informative experience for every candidate. Coordinate with hiring managers and interview panels to align on evaluation criteria. • Intern Conversion Strategy: Support interns throughout the program lifecycle—from onboarding through performance reviews and conversion conversations. Drive conversion strategy aligned to full-time hiring needs. • Flex for Non-Traditional Hours: Be available for candidate engagement and events across multiple time zones, including evenings or weekends during peak cycles. • Program & Event Support: Partner with the Early Talent and Events teams to lead recruitment events, info sessions, and intern programming—virtual and on-site. • Reporting & Compliance: Maintain accurate candidate records and pipelines using Ashby. Ensure timely reporting, data integrity, and compliance with internal processes.
Benefits
• Full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity. • In addition to base salary, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies offers benefits tailored to the local market. For more information on the benefits available for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site https://rvtech.mybenefits.life. • External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board https://app.ashbyhq.com/internal/job-board/b10a9912-eb45-4a84-9a34-84b2a459923a. • EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
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