University Technical Recruiter (Contract)

ABOUT US

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

We’re seeking a highly capable University Recruiter with a technical focus to drive high-volume intern and early career hiring across our engineering and software teams. This is not a standard recruiting role—we need someone who can manage intensity, navigate ambiguity, and support non-traditional recruitment cycles. You’ll be a core partner to business leaders and a trusted advocate for top emerging technical talent.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Technical Recruitment: Own intern and early career hiring for engineering, software, and technical roles—sourcing through offer. Lead high-volume recruitment during peak seasons with speed, accuracy, and business alignment.

• Sourcing & Engagement: Identify high-potential talent through campus partnerships, sourcing platforms, online technical communities, and direct outreach. Represent the company at university events, career fairs, tech talks, and conferences.

• Candidate Evaluation & Experience: Conduct technical screens and behavioral interviews; ensure a smooth and informative experience for every candidate. Coordinate with hiring managers and interview panels to align on evaluation criteria.

• Intern Conversion Strategy: Support interns throughout the program lifecycle—from onboarding through performance reviews and conversion conversations. Drive conversion strategy aligned to full-time hiring needs.

• Flex for Non-Traditional Hours: Be available for candidate engagement and events across multiple time zones, including evenings or weekends during peak cycles.

• Program & Event Support: Partner with the Early Talent and Events teams to lead recruitment events, info sessions, and intern programming—virtual and on-site.

• Reporting & Compliance: Maintain accurate candidate records and pipelines using Ashby. Ensure timely reporting, data integrity, and compliance with internal processes.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in university or technical recruiting, ideally within engineering, software, or R&D environments.

• Recruiting Co-op Programs, highly preferred

• Proven success managing high-volume pipelines and supporting demanding technical hiring teams.

• Familiarity with engineering disciplines, software development life cycles, and technical assessment tools. Comfort discussing roles like software engineer, systems engineer, embedded engineer, or data scientist.

• Proficiency in iCIMS or similar ATS required. Experience with Handshake, LinkedIn Recruiter, or other sourcing platforms preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills; able to represent the brand with confidence and authenticity.

• Comfort with fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environments, balancing multiple requisitions and timelines simultaneously.

• Willingness to travel up to 30% and work flex hours during peak recruitment windows.

TOTAL REWARDS

Full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.

In addition to base salary, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies offers benefits tailored to the local market. For more information on the benefits available for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site https://rvtech.mybenefits.life.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board https://app.ashbyhq.com/internal/job-board/b10a9912-eb45-4a84-9a34-84b2a459923a.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

CANDIDATE DATA PRIVACY

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies” may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of applying for or being considered for employment.

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) https://assets.ctfassets.net/2md5qhoeajym/53otRWdzXPzSdWPgiel5T/07c61b0eed2d91f2f403f788fd20d315/RVTech_Candidate_Data_Privacy_Notice_-_Nov_2024.pdf and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) https://assets.ctfassets.net/2md5qhoeajym/40xUZMehbGToclkLqWXW0E/eb5b553bd8af7c607066253fbb227bda/RVTech_Candidate_Data_Privacy_Notice_-_Nov_2024_Serbian.pdf for more information.

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