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Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visitaurora.tech or follow us onLinkedIn . At Aurora, we believe hiring is one of the most important decisions a company makes - and we’re building a Talent Acquisition team that treats it as such. We’re looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter for our Hardware team, partnering closely with hiring managers and cross-functional leaders to hire the people who will shape the future of autonomous technology. This role isn’t about filling reqs, it’s about driving results. We’re looking for a recruiter who brings rigor, clarity, and momentum to every search. Someone who can zero in on signal, coach hiring partners through ambiguity, and deeply understand the technical and business context behind the roles they support. You’ll be joining a Talent Acquisition team that takes the responsibility of accelerating business results very seriously - and we’re looking for strong operators who want to set a new standard. In this role, you will Act as a hiring partner to hardware leaders - owning everything from kickoff to close, while ensuring each hire strengthens their teams. Build and execute thoughtful, bespoke search strategies for complex Hardware roles across Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, and Embedded disciplines. Own top-of-funnel strategy and execution. While you may partner with a sourcer at times, sourcing is a core part of this role - you should have a strong knack for talent mapping, identification, and engagement, and take pride in finding and converting exceptional candidates yourself. Lead with data. You’ll use dashboards, funnel conversion metrics, and market insights to influence partners, troubleshoot proactively, and shape better decisions. Facilitate structured hiring processes with clarity and discipline, ensuring every interview produces strong and objective signals. Deliver an outstanding candidate experience that reflects our culture, values, and the ambition of our mission. Contribute to team-level initiatives, interviewer training, calibration, and process improvements to raise the bar for Talent Acquisition at Aurora. Required Qualifications Bring 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-growth tech environments, including at least 2+ years focused on Hardware Engineering roles Operate as a true full-cycle recruiter - you work closely with hiring managers to shape search strategy, calibrate on signal, and guide every step of the process from first outreach to close. You don’t just fill roles, you drive hiring outcomes that strengthen the business Desirable Qualifications Take pride in sourcing - you know how to uncover and engage exceptional talent, leveraging a variety of channels and approaches rather than relying on any single tool. You approach talent mapping and outreach with creativity, precision, and a strong commitment to building diverse pipelines Are a confident closer who knows how to tailor the pitch, navigate competing offers, and build trust throughout the process - ensuring candidates feel both inspired by our mission and clear on what to expect Have a track record of building trusted partnerships with senior technical leaders and guiding them through high-stakes hiring decisions Are a proactive communicator with strong judgment, able to coach, push back, and lead conversations with data and empathy Are deeply organized, fast-moving, and energized by complexity - you know how to bring structure without rigidity Are committed to building inclusive processes that reduce bias and improve hiring signals at every stage The salary range for this position is $112,000 - $180,000 per hour. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits. Mid-Senior Working at Aurora At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom. Commitment to inclusion Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech . 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