Stephen Hamilton
About Stephen Hamilton
Stephen Hamilton is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Joby Aviation, specializing in hiring engineers for remote, hybrid, and on-site positions in California. With extensive experience in talent acquisition across various leading tech companies, he emphasizes diversity and effective recruitment strategies.
Work at Joby Aviation
Stephen Hamilton serves as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Joby Aviation, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on hiring engineers for remote, hybrid, and on-site positions, primarily in Santa Cruz, CA, and San Carlos, CA. He emphasizes solving recruitment challenges specifically for embedded software positions. Hamilton has a strong commitment to diversity within recruitment efforts at Joby Aviation, aiming to build a more inclusive workforce.
Previous Experience in Technical Recruitment
Before joining Joby Aviation, Stephen Hamilton accumulated extensive experience in technical recruitment across various companies. He worked at Meta as a Senior Technical Sourcer from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, he held the position of Lead Technical Recruiter at Intuit from 2012 to 2017, where he focused on platform, microservices, cloud, SaaS, and PaaS roles. His career also includes roles at Walmart eCommerce, Apple, and PayPal, where he specialized in technical recruitment.
Background in Talent Acquisition
Stephen Hamilton has a diverse background in talent acquisition, having held multiple roles that contributed to his expertise. He served as Head of Talent Acquisition at Flex Logix Technologies, Inc. in 2022 and as a Senior Recruiter at Opsware for 10 months in 2005-2006. His experience also includes working at Ericsson and Cisco Systems, where he was involved in staffing and talent acquisition. This varied background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the recruitment landscape.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Hamilton earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration and Management from the University of the Pacific, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. His educational background supports his extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition. Hamilton's expertise includes a hands-on approach in roles such as Sourcer, Recruiter, and Head of Talent, which has provided him with a broad perspective on the challenges and strategies in hiring top talent.
Focus on Diversity in Recruitment
At Joby Aviation, Stephen Hamilton places a strong emphasis on diversity within recruitment efforts. He actively seeks to create a more inclusive hiring process, recognizing the importance of varied perspectives in engineering roles. His commitment to diversity is a key aspect of his recruitment strategy, aimed at fostering a workforce that reflects a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.