Senior Recruiter (Technical & Engineering)
About Giga
Giga builds the electrical infrastructure that powers the modern world. We manufacture transformers, switchboards, and modular data centers for customers across the United States and the globe. Together, our team combines fresh perspectives with deep industry experience to solve real-world problems for our customers. We move fast and think practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.
What You’ll Do
Giga is scaling fast, and we need a Senior Recruiter who knows how to operate at that pace. In this role, you’ll own recruiting for our Technical and Engineering teams—finding exceptional people, moving quickly, and keeping the bar high. You’ll partner directly with hiring managers and leadership to understand what great looks like, then go out and find it.
We work in a high-growth, constantly changing environment. Priorities shift, new roles open, pipelines move fast, and you’ll be expected to adapt just as quickly. If you like building, solving problems in real time, and recruiting top talent in an ambiguous environment—this is your kind of place
Where You'll Work
If based outside of our Houston, Long Beach or San Francisco hubs, this role will be based remotely from your home office. You must be willing to occasionally travel to one of our hub offices 3 days out of the month.
Responsibilities
- Run full-cycle recruiting for Technical and Engineering roles: sourcing, outreach, interviews, feedback, and closing.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and build clear, targeted recruiting plans.
- Write sharp, compelling job descriptions that attract the right talent.
- Source passive candidates using creative strategies, technical communities, industry networks, and data-driven search.
- Deliver a fast, high-quality candidate experience from first conversation to offer.
- Share the Giga story, culture, and mission—and represent us well to every candidate you meet.
- Maintain accurate pipelines and metrics in Greenhouse and use data to improve speed and quality.
- Identify process gaps and implement improvements as we continue to grow and scale.
Requirements:
- Solid experience recruiting for technical and engineering roles in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Strong sourcing skills—especially with passive technical talent.
- Ability to operate with urgency while maintaining a high bar for quality.
- Clear communication, strong judgment, and the ability to influence hiring managers and leaders.
- Comfort working through ambiguity and adapting quickly as priorities shift.
- Proficiency with ATS systems (Greenhouse preferred) and modern recruiting tools.
- Start-up DNA
Benefits:
- Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
- Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Unlimited PTO
- Parental leave
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Commuter benefits
- Monthly team onsites where all offices come in–person to collaborate
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.
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