Recruiting, Technical

As a Technical Recruiter at Meter, your primary responsibilities include developing innovative strategies to find and attract top engineering talent. You'll work closely with hiring managers across various teams to ensure they have the tools necessary to hire consistently great candidates. Your role is vital in establishing a strong engineering culture at Meter, where ambition and kindness guide all recruitment efforts.

To apply for the Technical Recruiter role at Meter, you should have a strong background in technical recruiting, preferably in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with various engineering disciplines such as software development and hardware engineering is crucial. A passion for technology and the ability to recognize exceptional talent are also essential attributes that will help you thrive in this role.

Meter prides itself on a company culture rooted in Kindness and Ambition. As a Technical Recruiter, you'll not only be hiring talent but also embodying these values throughout the recruitment process. This means promoting an inclusive environment where all potential candidates feel respected and inspired, ensuring that the team's cultural pillars resonate in every hire you make.

Success as a Technical Recruiter at Meter stems from possessing exceptional communication skills, an eye for engineering talent, and a strong understanding of technical roles within the company. Additionally, a proactive approach, creative problem-solving abilities, and a comprehensive knowledge of industry trends will empower you to attract the right candidates and align them with Meter's ambitious goals.

The hiring process for a Technical Recruiter at Meter is designed to ensure that candidates align not just with technical requirements but also with our cultural values. It typically involves several interviews focusing on both recruiting expertise and cultural fit, followed by practical evaluations to assess your ability to connect with and evaluate engineering talent effectively. We want to make sure you are as enthusiastic about the role as we are!

Share specific examples of positions you've filled, the techniques you used to source candidates, and how you ensured they met both technical and cultural fit requirements. Highlight successful outcomes and any metrics if available.

Discuss your approach to evaluating technical skills, including utilizing coding tests, technical interviews with subject matter experts, or portfolio reviews, and how these methods help in making informed hiring decisions.

Explain your creative sourcing methods, such as utilizing social media, tech communities, or networking events, demonstrating your ability to create a pipeline of engaged candidates excited about opportunities at Meter.

Describe your strategies for maintaining open communication, providing feedback, and fostering a supportive atmosphere, emphasizing how these actions cultivate a positive perception of Meter even for candidates who may not be selected.

Discuss your approach to delivering rejection messages kindly and professionally while expressing your interest in maintaining connections for future opportunities, emphasizing the importance of a strong candidate experience.

Show your knowledge of Meter's core values—Kindness and Ambition—and explain how you would incorporate these values into your recruiting practices to attract candidates who align with these principles.

Detail a specific instance, including the challenges you faced, the strategies you employed to overcome them, and the eventual success in hiring a qualified candidate, showcasing your problem-solving abilities.

Mention your methods for staying updated, such as following industry news, attending conferences, or networking with tech professionals, to demonstrate your commitment to being an informed recruiter.

Emphasize your use of data analytics in tracking recruitment metrics, success rates, and candidate feedback to refine your processes continuously and better the hire quality at Meter.

Explain how you view success as not just filling positions, but building a strong, cohesive engineering team that not only aligns with the company's goals but also fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment.