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Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Partner
$140k – $140k/yr Torrance, US on-site full time senior 24d ago
About this role
What we’re building
Every idea starts with a problem. Ours was simple: Boats are special — but they’re loud, pollutant, unreliable, and stuck in the past. Gas-powered boats dominate not because they’re great, but because no better option has existed. Until now.
Arc is here to change that. We’re building 100% electric boats from the ground up — quicker, quieter, easier to maintain, and better for the water they ride on. We’re not just swapping gas for batteries. We’re rethinking every detail on the boat — from propulsion and powertrain to software and ownership model — applying first-principles engineering from aerospace and EVs to deliver a better boating experience.
Electric boats haven’t taken over yet. The tech hasn’t been ready. The talent hasn’t been focused here. That’s our opportunity — and we’re moving fast.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who’s fired up by our mission and ready to build. You’ll thrive here if you adapt quickly, take ownership, and care about the details.
This is a full-time role in our Los Angeles headquarters. You’ll report to the Director of People and work closely with a lean, high-trust team where everyone’s work matters.
Core responsibilities
Owning full-cycle recruiting for complex technical requisitions across multiple engineering disciplines
Acting as the subject matter expert on technical hiring, coaching Hiring Managers through role definition, interview process, feedback calibration, and closing candidates
Serving as a go-to resource for sourcing and process questions
Defining the scope and approach for hard-to-fill roles, including market mapping and pipeline strategy
Driving creative sourcing across LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, conference rosters, patent databases, and niche communities
Running structured, candidate-first interview loops that reflect Arc's high bar for talent, values and brand
Bringing pipeline data and conversion metrics to weekly reviews and iterating on what's working
Basic qualifications
5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience at a high-growth startup or hardware/deep tech company
Demonstrated success owning complex requisitions across at least two of: Electrical Systems, Hardware, Manufacturing, or adjacent disciplines
Experience serving as a calibration partner and trusted advisor to engineering Hiring Managers
Scrappy, resourceful approach demonstrated creativity identifying and sourcing hard-to-find talent
Strong written communication skills; your outreach converts because it's relevant, genuine, and interesting
Comfort working in ambiguity and shifting priorities; you thrive without a rigid playbook
Proficiency with sourcing tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and at least a few creative alternatives
Bonus qualifications
Experience at a company building physical products (EV, aerospace, robotics, marine, automotive, or similar)
Familiarity with engineering roles in an electrification or power systems context
Experience building out sourcing infrastructure from scratch — templates, workflows, sourcing channels
Prior experience collaborating with or supporting a small recruiting team
Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace
Enthusiasm for boating and the water
At Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You’re always welcome to reach out even if you don’t meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.
Our values
We move with urgency and build with care. We value these five things above all else:
Ownership over both your work and the company’s success
Empathy for colleagues and for customers
Humility in problem solving and collaboration
Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly
Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, and perspectives.
We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align - we’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.
What we offer
We don’t think great work happens by accident. We invest in the people building Arc — because when you’re supported, you do your best work.
Salary $140,000
Ownership – Equity in Arc
99% employer-paid health coverage – Medical, dental, and vision
Arc Water Fund – Annual stipend to get out on the water, however you choose
Captain Training – Get certified to take the boat out with friends and family
401(k) access – Plan your future
Semi-annual bonuses – Tied to your impact, not just your tenure
Daily team lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
Parental leave – Because family comes first
Boat days – Yes, we actually go out on the water. A lot.
A chance to define the future of boating
The ability to drive positive environmental change through your work
Hope to hear from you soon!
The Crew at Arc Offices: (Torrance);