Recruiter

Robots and Pencils is a digital product agency specializing in mobile app development, software engineering, and digital transformation services. Founded in 2009, the company partners with startups and enterprises to design and build innovative mobile and web applications that drive business growth and improve user experiences. Their mission is to create impactful digital products that solve real-world problems through cutting-edge technology and creative design. With a strong focus on collaboration and quality, Robots and Pencils has established itself as a trusted partner in the technology services industry.

At Robots & Pencils, we believe that creativity and technology work best when people do too. As we enter an AI-first chapter and continue to scale out our Applied AI Studio, we are looking for a Recruiter, AI Talent who will play a key role in attracting and hiring the technical innovators who bring our most ambitious work to life. You’ll report into the AI Studio leadership team and lead full-cycle recruiting for highly specialized engineering talent, supporting hiring for Forward Deployed Engineers, AI Engineers, AI Builders, and other technical roles that power our client-facing pods. From sourcing and candidate experience to hiring strategies and skills assessments, you’ll ensure that every step of our hiring process reflects our values, raises our technical bar, and strengthens our ability to deliver breakthrough AI solutions. This is a hands-on and strategic role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, understands the nuance of technical hiring, and enjoys building meaningful relationships with candidates and leaders alike. This position requires being on site in our Bellevue office 5 days per week. Only candidates who are based in the Greater Seattle/Bellevue area or are in the process of relocating without company assistance will be considered. As Robots & Pencils evolves into an AI-first organization, designing intelligent systems, agentic workflows, and enterprise-grade AI products, our success depends on the quality of engineering talent we hire. This role ensures that we attract and hire exceptional builders who can partner directly with clients to design, prototype, and deploy advanced AI solutions. You’ll be instrumental in scaling our most strategic teams and shaping the talent foundation that enables us to redefine what’s possible for our clients and their industries. You will lead full cycle recruiting for Forward Deployed Engineers, AI Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, and other technical roles across the AI Studio. Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, scorecards, and interview plans aligned with software engineering fundamentals and emerging AI capabilities. Source top-tier technical talent using a mix of outbound strategies, sourcing tools, networks, communities, and referrals. Act as a trusted advisor to engineering leaders, sharing talent insights, pipeline trends, and recommendations to support decision-making. Manage candidate communication end-to-end, ensuring a high-touch and transparent experience that reflects our culture and values. Facilitate offers, negotiations, and closing conversations while ensuring fairness, clarity, and alignment with compensation guidelines. Build and refine recruiting processes that support high-volume, highly specialized technical hiring. Partner with Talent Attraction, HR, and Marketing to craft compelling job postings, candidate materials, and employer brand assets. Collaborate with AI Studio leadership on workforce planning for client engagements, pod structures, and capability expansion. Ensure accurate and timely data across ATS and recruiting systems to support compliance, reporting, and leadership visibility. Represent Robots & Pencils at local meetups, university engagements, and AI community events to build strong talent pipelines. Work closely with engineering interviewers to uphold and continuously refine our technical hiring bar. Conduct initial technical screens to evaluate software fundamentals, AI/ML exposure, problem-solving abilities, and client-facing potential. Guide teams in structured interviewing, fair evaluation practices, and bias-free hiring decisions. Contribute to the evolution of interview rubrics, sourcing strategies, and talent analytics.

Seeking a Recruiter, AI Talent to lead technical hiring for AI and engineering roles at Robots & Pencils.

United States

At Robots & Pencils, we believe that creativity and technology work best when people do too. As we enter an AI-first chapter and continue to scale out our Applied AI Studio, we are looking for a Recruiter, AI Talent who will play a key role in attracting and hiring the technical innovators who bring our most ambitious work to life. You’ll report into the AI Studio leadership team and lead full-cycle recruiting for highly specialized engineering talent, supporting hiring for Forward Deployed Engineers, AI Engineers, AI Builders, and other technical roles that power our client-facing pods. From sourcing and candidate experience to hiring strategies and skills assessments, you’ll ensure that every step of our hiring process reflects our values, raises our technical bar, and strengthens our ability to deliver breakthrough AI solutions. This is a hands-on and strategic role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, understands the nuance of technical hiring, and enjoys building meaningful relationships with candidates and leaders alike. This position requires being on site in our Bellevue office 5 days per week. Only candidates who are based in the Greater Seattle/Bellevue area or are in the process of relocating without company assistance will be considered. As Robots & Pencils evolves into an AI-first organization, designing intelligent systems, agentic workflows, and enterprise-grade AI products, our success depends on the quality of engineering talent we hire. This role ensures that we attract and hire exceptional builders who can partner directly with clients to design, prototype, and deploy advanced AI solutions. You’ll be instrumental in scaling our most strategic teams and shaping the talent foundation that enables us to redefine what’s possible for our clients and their industries. You will lead full cycle recruiting for Forward Deployed Engineers, AI Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, and other technical roles across the AI Studio. Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, scorecards, and interview plans aligned with software engineering fundamentals and emerging AI capabilities. Source top-tier technical talent using a mix of outbound strategies, sourcing tools, networks, communities, and referrals. Act as a trusted advisor to engineering leaders, sharing talent insights, pipeline trends, and recommendations to support decision-making. Manage candidate communication end-to-end, ensuring a high-touch and transparent experience that reflects our culture and values. Facilitate offers, negotiations, and closing conversations while ensuring fairness, clarity, and alignment with compensation guidelines. Build and refine recruiting processes that support high-volume, highly specialized technical hiring. Partner with Talent Attraction, HR, and Marketing to craft compelling job postings, candidate materials, and employer brand assets. Collaborate with AI Studio leadership on workforce planning for client engagements, pod structures, and capability expansion. Ensure accurate and timely data across ATS and recruiting systems to support compliance, reporting, and leadership visibility. Represent Robots & Pencils at local meetups, university engagements, and AI community events to build strong talent pipelines. Work closely with engineering interviewers to uphold and continuously refine our technical hiring bar. Conduct initial technical screens to evaluate software fundamentals, AI/ML exposure, problem-solving abilities, and client-facing potential. Guide teams in structured interviewing, fair evaluation practices, and bias-free hiring decisions. Contribute to the evolution of interview rubrics, sourcing strategies, and talent analytics.Requirements:<ul><li> A degree in business, HR, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).</li><li> 3–5+ years of recruiting experience, including 2–3+ years focused specifically on technical or engineering roles.</li><li> Demonstrated experience hiring software engineers, AI/ML practitioners, or cloud-native engineering talent.</li><li> Ability to understand and discuss foundational technical concepts (APIs, cloud architectures, LLMs, vector databases, agentic workflows).</li><li> Strong experience sourcing passive talent in competitive markets like Seattle/Bellevue.</li><li> Excellent communication skills and a candidate-first approach to relationship-building.</li><li> Proven ability to manage multiple searches while maintaining clarity, organization, and exceptional follow-through.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li> Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment at the forefront of AI technology.</li><li> Collaborative team culture emphasizing creativity and impact.</li><li> Engagement with local meetups, university engagements, and AI community events to build talent pipelines.</li><li> Potential for career growth within a rapidly scaling AI-focused organization.</li></ul>

Robots and Pencils

Recruiter Seeking a Recruiter, AI Talent to lead technical hiring for AI and engineering roles at Robots & Pencils. At Robots & Pencils, we believe that creativity and technology work best when people do too. As we enter an AI-first chapter and continue to scale out our Applied AI Studio, we are looking for a Recruiter, AI Talent who will play a key role in attracting and hiring the technical innovators who bring our most ambitious work to life. You’ll report into the AI Studio leadership team and lead full-cycle recruiting for highly specialized engineering talent, supporting hiring for Forward Deployed Engineers, AI Engineers, AI Builders, and other technical roles that power our client-facing pods. From sourcing and candidate experience to hiring strategies and skills assessments, you’ll ensure that every step of our hiring process reflects our values, raises our technical bar, and strengthens our ability to deliver breakthrough AI solutions. This is a hands-on and strategic role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, understands the nuance of technical hiring, and enjoys building meaningful relationships with candidates and leaders alike. This position requires being on site in our Bellevue office 5 days per week. Only candidates who are based in the Greater Seattle/Bellevue area or are in the process of relocating without company assistance will be considered. As Robots & Pencils evolves into an AI-first organization, designing intelligent systems, agentic workflows, and enterprise-grade AI products, our success depends on the quality of engineering talent we hire. This role ensures that we attract and hire exceptional builders who can partner directly with clients to design, prototype, and deploy advanced AI solutions. You’ll be instrumental in scaling our most strategic teams and shaping the talent foundation that enables us to redefine what’s possible for our clients and their industries. You will lead full cycle recruiting for Forward Deployed Engineers, AI Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, and other technical roles across the AI Studio. Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, scorecards, and interview plans aligned with software engineering fundamentals and emerging AI capabilities. Source top-tier technical talent using a mix of outbound strategies, sourcing tools, networks, communities, and referrals. Act as a trusted advisor to engineering leaders, sharing talent insights, pipeline trends, and recommendations to support decision-making. Manage candidate communication end-to-end, ensuring a high-touch and transparent experience that reflects our culture and values. Facilitate offers, negotiations, and closing conversations while ensuring fairness, clarity, and alignment with compensation guidelines. Build and refine recruiting processes that support high-volume, highly specialized technical hiring. Partner with Talent Attraction, HR, and Marketing to craft compelling job postings, candidate materials, and employer brand assets. Collaborate with AI Studio leadership on workforce planning for client engagements, pod structures, and capability expansion. Ensure accurate and timely data across ATS and recruiting systems to support compliance, reporting, and leadership visibility. Represent Robots & Pencils at local meetups, university engagements, and AI community events to build strong talent pipelines. Work closely with engineering interviewers to uphold and continuously refine our technical hiring bar. Conduct initial technical screens to evaluate software fundamentals, AI/ML exposure, problem-solving abilities, and client-facing potential. Guide teams in structured interviewing, fair evaluation practices, and bias-free hiring decisions. Contribute to the evolution of interview rubrics, sourcing strategies, and talent analytics. Recruiter IT Support Robots and Pencils Information Technology and Services Mobile App Development Software Development Bellevue Washington

This role involves full-cycle recruiting for AI and engineering positions, focusing on sourcing, candidate experience, and hiring strategies. The recruiter will support the AI Studio's growth and ensure high-quality talent acquisition in a fast-paced environment.

Robotics Engineer

The Orchard, celebrating 20 years in business, is a pioneering music, film and video distribution company operating in more than 30 global markets. With a holistic approach to sales and marketing combined with industry-leading technology and operations, The Orchard amplifies reach and revenue across hundreds of digital, physical and mobile outlets around the world. The Orchard streamlines content owners' business complexity with an intuitive client dashboard, comprehensive rights management and tailored client support. Founded in 1997, The Orchard empowers businesses and creators in the entertainment industry. theorchard.comdailyrindblog.comfacebook.com/theorchardtwitter.com/orchtweetsyoutube.com/theorchardinstagram.com/the_orchard_

Orchard Robotics is a Series A startup focused on automating farming with AI and robotics, aiming to improve agricultural efficiency and sustainability. The role involves deploying, debugging, and developing advanced tractor-mounted camera systems in diverse farm environments, working directly with farmers to understand their needs, and collaborating with sales during demonstrations. The position requires frequent travel to farms across California, Washington, and beyond, with all travel expenses covered. The engineer will support various parts of the hardware and software stack, innovate solutions, and work closely with a motivated, close-knit team including the CEO. The company emphasizes making a positive impact by reducing food waste and feeding more people.

Deploy and develop AI-powered camera systems in farms, working closely with farmers and engineers to solve real-world agricultural problems.

Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer

Orchard Robotics is a Series A startup focused on automating farming with AI and robotics, aiming to improve agricultural efficiency and sustainability. The role involves deploying, debugging, and developing advanced tractor-mounted camera systems in diverse farm environments, working directly with farmers to understand their needs, and collaborating with sales during demonstrations. The position requires frequent travel to farms across California, Washington, and beyond, with all travel expenses covered. The engineer will support various parts of the hardware and software stack, innovate solutions, and work closely with a motivated, close-knit team including the CEO. The company emphasizes making a positive impact by reducing food waste and feeding more people.Requirements:<ul><li> 1-3 years of relevant experience in industry or academia.</li><li> Strong technical skills in robotics (Python, C++, embedded hardware, computer vision, localization, sensor fusion, or robotics hardware).</li><li> Willingness to travel frequently and spend time outdoors in farms.</li><li> Self-motivated and able to solve problems independently in unstructured environments.</li><li> Excellent interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for engaging with customers.</li><li> Must not have allergies to common agricultural products (nuts, apples, grapes, strawberries, blueberries).</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li> Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental coverage, and we cover 100% of the premium.</li></ul>

The Orchard

Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer Deploy and develop AI-powered camera systems in farms, working closely with farmers and engineers to solve real-world agricultural problems. Orchard Robotics is a Series A startup focused on automating farming with AI and robotics, aiming to improve agricultural efficiency and sustainability. The role involves deploying, debugging, and developing advanced tractor-mounted camera systems in diverse farm environments, working directly with farmers to understand their needs, and collaborating with sales during demonstrations. The position requires frequent travel to farms across California, Washington, and beyond, with all travel expenses covered. The engineer will support various parts of the hardware and software stack, innovate solutions, and work closely with a motivated, close-knit team including the CEO. The company emphasizes making a positive impact by reducing food waste and feeding more people. Robotics Engineer Engineer The Orchard media-and-telecommunications music-distribution digital-media entertainment-providers digital-accessibility-services media-production internet-publishing marketing-services sales-analytics advertising app consumer-internet creative-services direct-marketing distribution entertainment film global independent-music information-technology internet licensing marketing media mobile music tech technology television video California Washington

As a Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer at Orchard, you'll deploy robotics technology on farms across the country, traveling frequently and working remotely. You'll collaborate with farmers, sales, and engineering teams to improve and implement innovative solutions in agriculture.

Forward Deployed Engineer

Eigen Labs is a UK-based biotechnology company specializing in the application of artificial intelligence to pathology. Their mission is to transform pathology diagnostics by automating and enhancing the analysis of tissue samples using AI-powered software, improving accuracy and efficiency in disease diagnosis. Eigen Labs develops innovative digital pathology tools that integrate with existing laboratory workflows, enabling pathologists to deliver faster and more precise results. The company is focused on advancing healthcare outcomes through cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights.

Eigen Labs is building the infrastructure for a more trustworthy internet by enabling verifiable, cryptographically secure digital services. The role involves partnering with developers and enterprises to help them move their applications to EigenCompute, a verifiable offchain compute service that runs Docker images in Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) with smart contract-level guarantees. The engineer will guide teams through containerizing applications, designing smart contract integrations, and deploying to production, unlocking complex workloads like AI inference, game logic, and prediction markets with blockchain trust guarantees. They will also work with teams building other EigenLayer services, helping design infrastructure leveraging EigenLayer's security model. The position is full-time, remote or based in Seattle, WA.

Eigen Labs is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to help integrate verifiable compute infrastructure with web2 and web3 applications, enabling trustless, cryptographically secure offchain workloads.

Eigen Labs is building the infrastructure for a more trustworthy internet by enabling verifiable, cryptographically secure digital services. The role involves partnering with developers and enterprises to help them move their applications to EigenCompute, a verifiable offchain compute service that runs Docker images in Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) with smart contract-level guarantees. The engineer will guide teams through containerizing applications, designing smart contract integrations, and deploying to production, unlocking complex workloads like AI inference, game logic, and prediction markets with blockchain trust guarantees. They will also work with teams building other EigenLayer services, helping design infrastructure leveraging EigenLayer's security model. The position is full-time, remote or based in Seattle, WA.Requirements:<ul><li> 4+ years shipping production web applications or distributed systems, with experience in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), cloud deployment, and reliable service operation at scale</li><li> Strong programming fundamentals in TypeScript, Python, Go, or Rust, with experience building APIs, services, and developer tools</li><li> Experience with smart contract development and blockchain integration of offchain systems</li><li> Proven ability to work directly with customers/partners as a forward-deployed engineer, understanding their technical challenges and proposing solutions</li><li> Excellent communication skills to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences</li><li> Bias toward action, continuous learning, and leveraging AI tools to improve productivity</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li> Competitive salary and non-cash compensation (tokens and equity)</li><li> World class benefits package (medical/dental/vision)</li><li> Remote work setup stipend</li><li> Flexible hours and remote environment</li><li> Flexible time off</li><li> 401(k) retirement plan + company match</li><li> Monthly wellness benefit</li><li> Yearly off-sites</li><li> Paid parental leave</li></ul>

Eigen Labs

Forward Deployed Engineer Eigen Labs is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to help integrate verifiable compute infrastructure with web2 and web3 applications, enabling trustless, cryptographically secure offchain workloads. Eigen Labs is building the infrastructure for a more trustworthy internet by enabling verifiable, cryptographically secure digital services. The role involves partnering with developers and enterprises to help them move their applications to EigenCompute, a verifiable offchain compute service that runs Docker images in Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) with smart contract-level guarantees. The engineer will guide teams through containerizing applications, designing smart contract integrations, and deploying to production, unlocking complex workloads like AI inference, game logic, and prediction markets with blockchain trust guarantees. They will also work with teams building other EigenLayer services, helping design infrastructure leveraging EigenLayer's security model. The position is full-time, remote or based in Seattle, WA. Forward Deployed Engineer Engineer Eigen Labs Biotechnology Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Medical Diagnostics Seattle Washington

This role involves working directly with partners to containerize applications, architect smart contract integrations, and deploy verifiable offchain compute solutions. The engineer will bridge traditional cloud computing with blockchain-level trust guarantees.

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