Posted 22 days ago
Sr. Technical Recruiter
@ Xanadu
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Xanadu is hiring a Sr. Technical Recruiter, a new full-time role, to own end-to-end recruiting for multiple engineering teams in quantum computing and hardware. The work covers sourcing, hiring manager partnership, candidate experience, pipeline reporting in JazzHR and closing offers. Base salary is 100,000 to 120,000 CAD, plus equity and benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Source technical talent across quantum, software, semiconductors and hardware
- Own full-cycle recruiting from intake meeting to offer negotiation
- Partner with hiring managers on job descriptions and search strategy
- Provide market intelligence on hardware talent and salary trends
- Manage pipeline and report on time-to-hire in JazzHR
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary degree in HR or related field
- 4+ years technical recruiting in software, hardware or deep-tech
- Start-up experience and autonomy in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced sourcing beyond LinkedIn Recruiter, including GitHub and talent mapping
- Experience closing complex offers with relocation, sign-on and equity
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Human resources |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Human Resources |
| Perks mentioned | Stock or equity |
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Xanadu
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Full company description
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. is a Canadian quantum technology company, and one of the world's leading photonic quantum hardware providers. Founded in 2016, Xanadu's mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. To achieve this mission, the company has taken a full-stack approach and builds hardware, software, and pursues state-of-the-art research with select partners. The company is also advancing the field of quantum machine learning (QML) through the development of PennyLane, an open-source project that has become a leading software library among quantum researchers and developers. Xanadu is bringing together exceptional minds from around the world to build something extraordinary. Learn more at xanadu.ai
- LinkedIn followers
- 56,801
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 342
- Reported office locations
- Toronto, Ontario M5B 2H7, CA
- Other recorded names
- Xanadu
- Specialties
- Quantum Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Cloud Computing
- Quantum Simulations
- and Quantum Algorithms
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. is a Canadian quantum technology company, and one of the world's leading photonic quantum hardware providers. Founded in 2016, Xanadu's mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. To achieve this mission, the company has taken a full-stack approach and builds hardware, software, and pursues state-of-the-art research with select partners…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer Hardware Manufacturing |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2016 |
| Specialties | Quantum ComputingArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningDeep LearningCloud ComputingQuantum Simulationsand Quantum Algorithms |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 79 |
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Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.
At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems, and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!
Your role and responsibilities:
As a Sr. Technical Recruiter, you will be a key player in the recruiting process at Xanadu, owning end-to-end recruitment activities for multiple teams. You will build and maintain good relationships with both candidates and Xanadu hiring managers, ensuring an outstanding candidate experience. You will manage a high volume of candidate pipeline activity and maintain confidentiality within our hiring process.
- Strategic Hardware/Software Sourcing: Proactively search for technical talent across Quantum Computing, Software Development, Quantum Research, Semiconductors, Photonics, Embedded Systems, and Hardware Engineering
- Full-Cycle Management: Own the process from the initial intake meeting with Engineering Managers to the final "handshake" and offer negotiation
- Technical Partnership: Collaborate with hiring managers to translate complex technical roadmaps into compelling job descriptions and search strategies
- Candidate Advocacy: Ensure a high-touch, world-class experience. You’ll guide candidates through a process that often involves technical deep-dives and hardware design reviews
- Market Intelligence: Act as a consultant to the leadership team, providing insights on the semiconductor and hardware talent market, including salary trends and competitor mapping
- Process Optimization: Use JazzHR to manage the pipeline effectively, ensuring data integrity and providing regular reporting on time-to-hire and pipeline health for critical hardware roles
- Diversity & Outreach: Lead initiatives to attract a diverse range of engineering talent from both industry and top-tier technical universities
- Post-secondary degree in Human Resources or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in technical recruitment, specifically within software, hardware, semiconductors, robotics, or deep-tech environments
- Experience in a start-up or growth stage environment and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
- Expert Sourcing Skills: Proficiency with tools beyond the standard LinkedIn Recruiter—familiarity with GitHub, specialized engineering forums, and talent mapping
- Negotiation & Closing: Strong experience closing complex offers, including relocation, sign-on bonuses, and equity packages
- Operational Excellence: Exceptional organizational skills and a "self-starter" mindset. You take ownership of your desk and your data
This is for a new position. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and internal benchmarks. The base salary range is 100,000 - 120,000 CAD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at [email protected].
Please be advised that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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