Talent Lead

About the role

The Founding Talent Lead will take full ownership of recruiting for Atum’s critical technical and operational functions. Partnering directly with our founders and hiring leads, they will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and closing the elite builders and engineers who will define our future.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and close elite builders and engineers for Atum’s critical technical and operational functions
• Craft the first impressions that translate Atum’s ambitious vision to world-class talent
• Architect and refine Atum’s entire hiring infrastructure, from initial sourcing strategies to the final offer stage
• Collaborate with leadership to define core roles, calibrate on talent profiles, and uphold an uncompromisingly high hiring bar
• Ensure every candidate encounters an interview process that is intellectually serious, respectful, and reflective of Atum’s culture
• Cultivate long-term connections within research communities, technical networks, and specialized recruiting circles to ensure Atum remains a magnet for the world’s most gifted problem-solvers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a consistent track record as a top performer
• Strong sourcing instincts and proven ability to proactively find and engage hard-to-reach talent
• Experience recruiting for technical roles such as engineering, hardware, or advanced manufacturing
• Excellent judgment about people and culture fit
• Comfort operating in an early-stage startup environment with evolving roles and priorities
• High ownership and ability to operate independently and manage multiple searches at once
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience recruiting in deep tech, hardware, robotics, or advanced manufacturing environments
• Experience building recruiting processes at early-stage startups
• Familiarity with semiconductor or photonics industries

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and 401k

Pay

$150K–$230K depending on experience, plus meaningful early-employee equity

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.