Posted on:August 20, 2026

Technical Recruiter at Periodic Labs

Periodic Labs is hiring a Technical Recruiter in Menlo Park, CA, US. On-site. Pay: USD 175k-275k/yr.

About Periodic Labs

Periodic Labs is building AI scientists and autonomous laboratories to accelerate scientific research, with a focus on materials, energy, and related physical sciences. The company aims to create AI systems that can form hypotheses, run experiments, and learn from the results, generating new knowledge through interaction with the physical world.

Technical Recruiter job description

We’re looking for a senior, versatile recruiter to join our lean team. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers and company leadership to own searches from kickoff through close. This is a hands-on role for someone who is independent, proactive, and enjoys operating with a high degree of ownership in a fast-moving environment.

What You'll Do

  • Partner with hiring managers and executives to define hiring strategies and run searches end-to-end.

  • Source, assess, and close candidates across technical and non-technical roles.

  • Build strong relationships with candidates and guide them through a high-quality hiring experience.

  • Continuously improve our recruiting processes and jump in wherever needed.

You Will Thrive in This Role If You Have

  • Significant experience owning full-cycle recruiting with minimal oversight.

  • A track record of closing candidates against strong competing offers.

  • Strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to build trust with candidates, hiring managers, and executives.

  • A proactive mindset - you identify what needs to be done and take initiative without being asked.

  • Experience recruiting in the semiconductor industry is a plus.

Mechanics

Minimum experience: 5 years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or similar experience
Location: Menlo Park, CA (Soon: San Francisco, too)
Compensation: $175,000-$275,000 base + equity

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