Technical Recruiter Jobs in Texas

Technical Recruiter jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong and consistent demand concentrated in enterprise technology, defense contracting, semiconductor manufacturing, and energy-sector engineering. The largest hiring volumes are in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, where established employers like Dell Technologies, Lockheed Martin, and NRG Energy maintain substantial recruiting operations. The most in-demand specialties are software engineering recruitment, cybersecurity talent acquisition, and embedded systems hiring, reflecting Texas's deep bench of tech and defense employers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top employerSpaceX
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring12
Work type60% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
Technical Talent Acquisition Partner
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Technical Talent Acquisition Partner
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
Spring, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
$72k - $164k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Staff Technical Recruiter
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Staff Technical Recruiter
Neurophos
Austin, Texas
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$160k - $200k/yr
On-Site

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SpaceX
Sr. Technical Recruiter (Bastrop)
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Sr. Technical Recruiter (Bastrop)
SpaceX
Bastrop, Texas
Business Development
Procurement & Purchasing
Supply Chain
Hybrid
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

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SpaceX
Technical Recruiter (Bastrop)
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Technical Recruiter (Bastrop)
SpaceX
Bastrop, Texas
Business Development
Procurement & Purchasing
Supply Chain
Hybrid
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

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NV5
Technical Recruiter - A/E/C
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Technical Recruiter - A/E/C
NV5
Houston, Texas
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$65k - $75k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Technical Recruiter Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
9 jobs
Houston
3 jobs
Dallas
2 jobs
Bastrop
2 jobs
Plano
1 job
Frisco
1 job
Irving
1 job
Spring
1 job
McGregor
1 job

Technical Recruiter Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

SpaceX
SpaceX5 open roles
Tesla
Tesla3 open roles
NV5
NV51 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in technical recruiter jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field required
  • Two or more years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated experience sourcing software engineers, cybersecurity professionals, or defense technologists
  • Proficiency with applicant tracking systems such as Workday, Greenhouse, or iCIMS
  • Familiarity with Texas's major technology and defense employer landscape
  • PHR, SHRM-CP, or a recognized recruiting certification is a plus for senior roles

Technical Recruiter Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technical recruiter in Texas?

Technical recruiting in Texas does not require a state-issued license, so the path is through education and experience. Most Texas employers expect a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a technical field alongside hands-on sourcing or staffing experience. Earning a credential such as the PHR from HRCI or the SHRM-CP strengthens your candidacy. Starting in a coordinator or sourcing role at a Texas staffing agency or in-house HR team is the most common entry point.

How much do technical recruiters make in Texas?

Technical recruiters in Texas earn a median of about $68,920 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,410 for the lowest 10% to over $117,060 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire technical recruiters in Texas?

Employers hiring technical recruiters in Texas right now include SpaceX, Tesla, and NV5, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of defense contractors, semiconductor firms, and large enterprise technology companies means demand for recruiters who can source specialized engineering and IT talent stays consistently high.

Which Texas cities have the most technical recruiter jobs?

Austin, Houston, and Dallas account for the largest share of technical recruiter openings in Texas. Austin's booming tech sector, Dallas's dense concentration of corporate headquarters and enterprise IT companies, and Houston's energy and engineering industries together drive the bulk of demand, while suburban corridors like Plano, Round Rock, and Sugar Land generate additional volume tied to large campus employers in those areas.

Are there remote technical recruiter jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 67% of technical recruiter openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how readily sourcing, screening, and stakeholder management translate to distributed work. The parts of the role most often performed remotely are candidate pipeline management, virtual interviews, and offer-stage coordination.

How can I get hired as a technical recruiter in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a recruiting coordinator or sourcing analyst role at a Texas staffing agency or inside a large employer's talent acquisition team. Texas-based firms like Apex Group and staffing divisions within major tech and defense companies regularly bring on coordinators with no prior recruiting experience. A SHRM student membership or SHRM-CP prep course signals commitment, and building a sourcing portfolio on open-source roles during job searching demonstrates practical skill before your first offer.

Where can I find and apply to technical recruiter jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to technical recruiter jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings pulled from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and preferred metro, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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