Senior Technical Recruiter

About Photonic

Photonic Inc. is a leading quantum technology company developing commercial-scale quantum computers and quantum networks to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges in materials science, drug discovery, climate change, and security. The company’s approach unlocks performance at scale through unmatched distributed quantum computing capabilities. Photonic’s high-connectivity Entanglement First™ architecture leverages a unique qubit modality—optically linked silicon spin qubits—to enable powerful computation, efficient error correction, and seamless integration with existing data center and telecom environments. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with operations in the United States and United Kingdom, Photonic’s team is advancing quantum technologies alongside leading investors, partners, and customers worldwide.

Role Overview

As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you will own and drive full-cycle recruitment for some of the most complex and niche roles in deep tech. You’ll partner closely with executives, technical leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to build world-class teams in quantum hardware, software, algorithms, and supporting disciplines.

This role requires a technically fluent, highly consultative recruiting professional who can navigate ambiguity, influence strategically, and attract top talent in one of the world’s most competitive domains.

What We Need You To Do

Technical Talent Acquisition

• Lead full-cycle hiring for high-specialization roles across a variety of business areas.
• Develop sourcing strategies tailored to rare talent markets—leveraging industry networks, research communities, conferences, and talent ecosystems.
• Evaluate deeply technical candidates, effectively assessing for technical capability, competencies and culture fit.
• Build proactive pipelines of highly specialized talent—anticipating future growth areas in hardware, algorithms, architecture, and engineering.

Strategic Partnership & Workforce Planning

• Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring managers and technical leads on talent availability, benchmarking, and compensation insights.
• Collaborate with people leaders and the People team on headcount planning, role design, leveling, and organizational scaling.
• Educate and influence hiring managers leaders on hiring best practices, candidate experience, and interview rigor.
• Support hiring managers on understanding and complying with Photonic’s People and Recruitment processes.

Process Excellence & Employer Brand

• Ensure our recruitment processes are followed for consistency, employer brand and candidate experience.
• Maintain a high bar for candidate experience, ensuring transparency, empathy, and speed across the pipeline.

What You Bring To Our Team

• 6+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, including at least 3 years supporting engineering recruitment including hardware and software.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and technical leadership in a rapidly scaling environment.
• Strong technical fluency and the ability to hold credible conversations with scientists and engineers.
• Experience influencing hiring strategy, workforce planning, and interview design.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and candidate-experience skills.
• Experience driving and contributing to recruitment program and process development.

Why You Should Work With Us

• Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies to drive breakthroughs that redefine computing.
• Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day.
• Inclusive company culture that values collaboration.
• Regular social events and fun activities keep our global team connected.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, stock options, and relocation assistance for global talent.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, life, long term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave top-ups, and a flexible spending account.

Compensation

The base annual salary range for this full-time role is $86,000 to $118,000 CAD. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary across all Canadian locations. Actual compensation may vary outside of this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. If you feel your experience is close to what we've described, but you might not meet all the requirements, please still apply! All roles listed are for current vacancies. While artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in reviewing applicant profiles, they do not determine candidate outcomes. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not algorithms. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.