About Nominal Nominal builds software for continuous testing and operations of mission-critical hardware-rockets, drones, fusion reactors. We equip Engineers with a new software toolbox so they always know what happened, why, and what's next. Our current team of exceptional engineers and operators previously built critical tools to keep soldiers safe, make $XXM financial trades automatically, or land a spacecraft on Mars. We're backed by mission-minded investors like General Catalyst, Lux Capital, and Founders Fund. Nominal is intentional about culture: high-performance, thoughtful, deeply collaborative, and driven by our values. Every Nomineer is trusted with meaningful responsibility from day one. As a Technical Recruiter, you'll partner directly with leaders across Engineering, Growth, and Operations to thoughtfully build their teams. You'll own end-to-end hiring for 3-5 critical roles at a time, personally managing candidate pipelines, deepening relationships week by week, and authentically communicating the life-changing opportunities at Nominal. We're currently hiring two recruiters to scale our People & Talent team - one Type 1 and one Type 2. Type 1: Obsessed with details, metrics, and continuous improvement. You turn recruiting into a precise, efficient machine. Type 2: Obsessed with storytelling and innovation. You creatively amplify our voice to reach mission-aligned talent in unique ways. What You'll Do at Nominal * Own 3-5 concurrent, high-quality recruiting processes that consistently deliver exceptional hires. * Own end-to-end projects and programs to improve our hiring practices or talent brand. * Act as a trusted thought partner for hiring managers throughout Nominal. * Build genuine, lasting relationships with candidates-you're their advisor, advocate, and guide. * Clearly articulate the value of startup equity, connecting long-term potential to candidate motivations. Who You Are * At least 4 years recruiting at startups or high-performance organizations with a track record of rapid promotions and increasing influence. * Proven ability to build deep, trusted candidate relationships. * Your peers and managers consistently describe you as resourceful and reliable. * Aligned with our in-office culture-primarily based in our Austin, Texas office. * Ability to tell a compelling, authentic story to attract thoughtful, mission-obsessed talent. * Nice to have: Skilled at communicating startup compensation packages. Type Recruiter * You are obsessed with details, metrics, and systems. * Your standup pre-work sets the bar: crisp, data-driven, and always pushing to improve. * You believe recruiting excellence comes from structured processes and continuous optimization. * You create precise dashboards, pipeline analytics, and candidate tracking processes. * You constantly refine outreach messaging and processes to maximize engagement. * You uphold an exceptionally high standard for recruiting rigor and efficiency. Type Recruiter * You are a creative thinker and natural storyteller. You see recruiting differently. * You go beyond traditional methods-career fairs aren't your style. Instead, you craft creative experiences and compelling stories, ensuring Nominal's voice reaches mission-driven engineers and operators wherever they are. * You invent creative recruiting approaches-events, partnerships, experiences-to build authentic connections and build a base of interested Nomineers. * You hop on a plane last minute to strategically position Nominal's brand at a bespoke campus event, engineering communities, or talent hub aligned with our mission. * You continuously explore and experiment to find new ways to stand out. Benefits/Perks * Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of premiums covered * Unlimited PTO / sick leave * 12 weeks parental leave * Free lunch, snacks, and coffee * Professional development stipend * Quarterly company retreats All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.