Technical Recruiter

About the company

At Swift Solar, our mission is to unlock the full potential of solar energy. We believe that solar energy has vast untapped potential to power our lives, fuel economies, and strengthen supply chains, while protecting planetary health in the face of global climate change. The reality is that today's solar technology is good, but not good enough. 

Swift Solar is making solar better with its breakthrough tandem technology that harnesses the power of perovskite materials to create solar solutions that are not only more efficient than traditional technology but also more versatile, enabling applications ranging from space solar to utility-scale power generation. 

Swift Solar is a mission-focused startup supported by the US government and backed by world-class investors. It’s a long journey to bring a new clean energy technology to market, and we’re in it for the long haul, together. Join our extraordinary team building the cutting-edge solar technology that will shape the future of the global solar industry. 

A day in the life

As a Technical Recruiter at Swift, your mission is to build and own Swift's scalable hiring engine from pipeline architecture through sourcing, assessing, and closing technical talent. You will be the glue between candidates and the teams that need them, ensuring every person who walks through our doors has an exceptional experience.

On a typical day, you might conduct initial candidate screens, coordinate the back-and-forth of interview scheduling across candidates, interviewers, and hiring managers, shepherd a finalist through their onsite visit, and follow up with the hiring manager to debrief. You'll spend time organizing our Greenhouse ATS to keep our talent pools current and searchable, and meet with contacts at trade school programs and universities to develop referral opportunities. You'll own the Careers inbox — triaging inbound applications, responding to candidates, and escalating promising profiles to the right people.

As an early-stage hire in a fast-moving company, you'll wear many hats. Beyond recruiting, you'll pitch in on People Ops tasks like onboarding new in-person hires and supporting immigration processes. No two weeks will look exactly the same – and if you're energized by variety, you'll fit right in.

You might be a good fit if you... 

• Have 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, from sourcing to closing
• Have demonstrated experience hiring for technical roles — engineering, hardware, manufacturing, or materials science backgrounds are especially valuable
• Are a skilled relationship-builder who can partner closely with hiring managers, push back on unrealistic expectations, and keep candidates genuinely engaged
• Have a strong process-building mindset and take pride in creating systems that scale, not just filling individual roles
• Are deeply committed to building diverse, high-quality technical pipelines
• Thrive in ambiguous, fast-changing environments and adapt quickly when priorities shift
• Are deeply motivated to make an impact on climate change
• Take initiative and tackle problems you see around you, even when they're outside your formal job description

A very strong candidate might bring one or more of the following...

• Experience developing and maintaining partnerships with universities, community colleges, or workforce development programs
• Hands-on experience with AI recruiting tools (sourcing automation, resume screening, passive outreach)
• Experience recruiting for process technicians, operators, or other production/manufacturing roles
• A background or network in the solar, semiconductor, or hardware industries
• Experience building and optimizing ATS workflows (we use Greenhouse)
• Experience in other People Ops areas, such as onboarding or immigration
• A track record of building diverse candidate pipelines through in-person events, community programs, or creative outreach
• Experience recruiting international candidates and helping them apply for work visas 

The logistics

• Compensation: Competitive package including salary, equity, and benefits
• Expected Pay Range: $90,000 - $130,000 per year
• The actual offer, reflecting total compensation and benefits, will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, and other qualifications 
• Ideal start date: April – June 2026
• Job type: Full-time
• Location: San Carlos, CA (Swift Solar HQ)

What you’ll love about Swift

• Work with purpose: Join our mission to unlock the full potential of solar energy and make a global impact. 
• Lead with innovation: Be part of an extraordinary team building cutting-edge solar technology - growth mindset; culture
• Thrive with benefits: Have 100% of your monthly premiums for HMO / PPO group healthcare plan options and 75% of your dental and vision insurance premiums covered by us. Employees also benefit from 401(k) matching, clean commuter benefits, and meaningful equity. 
• Invest in your career: You’ll grow your skills, your network, and your perspective at Swift. We’ll support you in attending conferences and taking online courses, as long as you share your new insights with the team.

We recognize that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the criteria. If you’re excited about this role and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. We're eager to meet people from all backgrounds, and your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If you believe in our mission, but this isn’t the right job for you, please check out other career opportunities on our website and email us at careers@swiftsolar.com with any questions. And if you have a friend who would be a perfect fit, send them this link. Thanks!

Swift is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive work environment and welcome team members of all backgrounds and perspectives.