Technical Talent Partner

About the role

You will own the full end-to-end recruiting process for software and embedded engineering roles at Base, acting as the primary technical partner to hiring managers. You will build and manage a diverse pipeline of strong engineers, including passive candidates, in highly competitive technical markets. You will go deep on the technical bar to understand the distinctions between firmware, embedded systems, and backend engineering so you can credibly screen candidates and speak with technical precision. You will partner directly with engineering leaders to scope roles, define interview loops, and calibrate what excellent performance looks like for each position. You will champion the candidate experience at every stage so that every individual, whether hired or not, leaves with a positive impression of Base. You will run on data by tracking pipeline health, time-to-fill, and stage conversion to identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement. You will move at Base pace, managing a high volume of open roles simultaneously while making sound, fast decisions that do not compromise quality.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Own full-cycle recruiting for software and embedded engineering roles, managing every stage from sourcing to offer close.
• Source and engage elite talent by building robust pipelines of strong engineers, including passive candidates, in competitive markets.
• Go deep on the technical bar to evaluate the differences between firmware, embedded systems, and backend engineering and assess real signal through technical conversations.
• Partner with hiring managers to scope roles, define interview loops, and calibrate excellence for each specific position.
• Champion candidate experience by keeping candidates informed at every stage so they leave with a positive view of Base.
• Run on data by tracking pipeline health, time-to-fill, and stage conversion to find bottlenecks and improve the process.
• Move at Base pace by managing a high volume of open roles at once and making sound, fast decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships with diverse talent pools to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates for future needs.
• Evaluate technical portfolios and code samples to validate skills and potential without relying solely on traditional markers.
• Conduct initial screenings and technical assessments to filter for strong signal and reduce noise in the hiring funnel.
• Collaborate with People Operations to ensure compliance, consistency, and a strong employer brand throughout the hiring journey.
• Identify hiring trends and talent market conditions to advise leadership on strategy and workforce planning.
• Drive process improvements by testing new sourcing channels, interview techniques, and feedback mechanisms.
• Act as the primary point of contact for candidates, providing clear updates and setting expectations at every step.

Requirements

• 5+ years of technical recruiting experience with a track record of closing engineers in competitive environments.
• Experience recruiting in complex, hardware-adjacent environments, such as hardware and software, robotics, IoT, or manufacturing-driven companies.
• Proven ability to source, engage, and close candidates in competitive technical markets across both active and passive pools.
• Strong technical acumen that allows you to go deep enough to evaluate real signal, whether through technical conversations, portfolio review, or understanding what good code looks like.
• A data-driven approach to recruiting where you track pipeline metrics and use them to make decisions, not just to report status.
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to build processes where none exist while adjusting quickly as priorities shift.
• Sound judgment under pace, balancing speed with quality in candidate experience and technical rigor.
• Ability to work in-person at the Austin, TX location as required by the role and company operations.
• Commitment to operating at Base pace, where priorities shift and evolve quickly based on business needs.
• Willingness to let your role expand or change as the company grows and strategic needs evolve.

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