
Junior Recruiter, R&D
Rigetti Computing
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Berkeley • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Own interview scheduling for technical roles, coordinating across candidates, hiring managers, interviewers, and recruiting partners
- Maintain accurate, compliant, and well-organized candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Support job postings, candidate communications, interview logistics, and offer coordination
- Ensure a high-quality candidate experience through timely communication and operational follow-through
- Identify and flag scheduling risks, process gaps, or data quality issues to senior team members
- Support and gradually take ownership of University Recruiting programs, including internships and entry-level technical roles
- Partner with senior teammates to engage with universities, research programs, student organizations, and early-career talent communities
- Assist with planning and execution of career fairs, campus visits, conferences, and virtual information sessions, including occasional travel to support outreach and hiring initiatives
- Support creation and management of recruiting materials and event supplies, such as swag, handouts, presentations, and branded collateral, in partnership with Recruiting and Marketing teams
- Help manage intern and early-career hiring workflows from requisition through conversion
- Track and report on early-career recruiting metrics (e.g., pipeline health, interview outcomes, conversion rates)
- Work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and People team partners to support headcount planning and hiring priorities
- Contribute to continuous improvement of recruiting processes, templates, documentation, and tools
- Support special projects such as ATS clean-up & integrations, reporting improvements, or early-career program enhancements
Requirements
- 2-4 years of experience in recruiting, recruiting coordination, or talent operations
- Familiarity with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) (e.g., Lever, Greenhouse, Workday)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage high-volume scheduling and operational tasks
- Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to partner effectively with highly technical stakeholders (e.g., engineering, research, manufacturing teams)
- Demonstrated attention to detail and accountability for deliverables
- Interest in quantum computing, physics, engineering, or advanced manufacturing environments
Benefits
- Rigetti offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, equity, medical, dental and vision for employees as well as a 401(k) plan, a paid parental leave program, rejuvenation days, and a vacation policy that aligns with local regulations and industry standards.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
recruitingrecruiting coordinationtalent operationsschedulingdata quality managementmetrics trackingprocess improvement
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detailaccountabilitypartnership skills