Technical Recruiter
Zurich
People /
Full-Time /
On-site
RIVR is a Swiss robotics company pioneering Physical AI and robotic solutions to revolutionize last-mile delivery, giving 1 human the power of 1000. Through the combination of artificial neural networks and innovative robot designs with wheels and legs, RIVR aims to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and scalability in last-mile delivery. Founded as Swiss-Mile, the company rebranded to RIVR in 2025 to better reflect its mission of driving the future of intelligent robotics.
Job Description
We are looking for a proactive and energetic Technical Recruiter to help us build a world-class team. You'll own the full recruitment lifecycle, from strategic sourcing to offer negotiation, partnering directly with our leaders to hire for our engineering, AI, hardware, and operations teams. This role requires a professional who is solutions-oriented and agile, ready to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
What you'll be doing
- Manage the entire hiring process for our engineering, AI, hardware, and operations teams, covering both full-time and contract roles. This includes everything from intake meetings and job description creation to sourcing, screening, offer negotiation, and closing.
- Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to identify and engage with top technical talent. Build and nurture relationships with passive candidates through personalized outreach and strong communication.
- Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing guidance on market trends, compensation, and interview best practices to ensure a smooth and effective hiring process.
- Ensure every applicant receives timely feedback and a professional experience, reflecting RIVR's commitment to quality.
- Maintain clean, accurate data in our ATS (Lever) to track pipeline health, identify bottlenecks, and share progress with leadership.
- Actively contribute to our employer branding efforts, representing RIVR at industry events and online forums to attract talent and promote our culture.
What you must have
- 3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience with a proven track record of hiring for startups or high-growth tech companies.
- A background in recruiting for robotics, embedded systems, or deep tech.
- Experience sourcing and attracting passive candidates using platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and other creative methods.
- A solutions-oriented, owner's mindset with a passion for building and refining recruiting processes to improve speed and efficiency.
- Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), with a strong preference for Lever.
Get some bonus points
- Experience with advanced sourcing techniques and tools.
- Experience with capacity planning and resource management for engineering teams.
- A passion for building and refining recruiting processes to improve efficiency.
- Experience with diversity and inclusion sourcing strategies.
RIVR is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.
We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.
