Sr. Full Lifecycle Recruiter, Amazon Leo
About the role
Amazon Leo is Amazon's initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to deliver fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities worldwide. Learn more about Project Kuiper at https://leo.amazon.com. We are looking for a Full Life Cycle Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team and help build the teams that will put thousands of satellites in orbit.
As a Full Life Cycle Recruiter, supporting Leo Hardware Engineering roles, you'll own the complete recruitment journey, from discovering and engaging candidates to closing offers and welcoming new team members — while creating meaningful experiences that reflect Amazon's commitment to inclusion and excellence. You will work closely with hiring managers, sourcers, and recruiting coordinators to fill critical technical and non-technical roles across Leo's engineering and operations organizations.
Responsibilities
- Own the full recruiting lifecycle for assigned requisitions: intake, sourcing strategy, candidate engagement, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and close
- Source and engage candidates using internal and external tools, search techniques, and multiple channels, including employee referrals, career portals, events, and direct outreach, to build high-quality, diverse candidate pipelines
- Conduct pre-screening conversations to assess candidate skill alignment, compensation expectations, and availability while setting accurate expectations about roles and the interview process
- Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, calibrate candidate profiles, develop effective recruiting strategies, and provide guidance on Amazon's value proposition
- Drive positive candidate experiences throughout the recruitment lifecycle by maintaining clear communication, coaching candidates on behavioral interviewing, and ensuring timely feedback loops
- Manage a pipeline of 15–25+ active requisitions across multiple job families and levels
- Track and maintain data integrity across all recruiting systems; report weekly on pipeline health and funnel metrics
- Identify process improvements, remove blockers, and escalate appropriately to support team efficiency and operational excellence
- Participate in recruiting events, career fairs, and employee referral initiatives to build brand awareness in the talent market
- Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to streamline recruiting operations, from candidate sourcing and screening to data analysis and reporting, driving efficiency and scale across your portfolio
Basic Qualifications
- 4+ years of corporate and or search firm progressive recruiting including full life cycle recruiting experience
- Experience building and utilizing a variety of sourcing plans and tools, including proactive phone and internet research
- Experience with contact management system/applicant tracking system for sourcing, tracking and managing candidates
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years of corporate and or search firm progressive technical recruiting including full life cycle recruiting experience
- Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing operations environment
- Knowledge of employment laws
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Product Management, Customer Service, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Senior Leadership
- Experience using strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, or experience in guiding, training and mentoring others
- Experience using data and analytics to drive sales strategy and results
- Experience recruiting in aerospace, hardware engineering, RF/antenna, or adjacent deep-tech fields
Pay
- Base salary range: $137,900.00 - $186,500.00 USD annually (USA, WA, Bellevue)
- Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs) included
- Final compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and location
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans
- EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Parental leave