Technical sourcer (contract, hyrbrid)

**ROLE OVERVIEW**

Our client is an AI lab headquartered in Palo Alto CA. The team is approximately 160 employees as of 2026lean high-output and scaling. This sourcer will sit at the core of their technical hiring engine. The work directly impacts product capability and the companys long-term AI research moat.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Sourcing & Pipeline Development**

• Build and maintain quality pipelines for hard-to-fill engineering roles including SRE Infrastructure and Staff-level Software Engineers
• Execute passive sourcing strategies through market mapping talent mapping and direct outreach to passive candidates
• Develop deep market intelligence on competitive talent landscapes and emerging technical talent pools
• Utilize advanced sourcing tools and Boolean search techniques to identify qualified candidates across multiple channels

**Candidate Evaluation & Qualification**

• Screen and qualify candidates based on technical competencies and cultural fit aligned with hiring manager expectations
• Calibrate quickly with hiring managers to understand role requirements and adjust sourcing strategy accordingly
• Maintain high standards for candidate quality over volume ensuring well-vetted pipelines
• Provide detailed candidate assessments and recommendations to support hiring decisions

**Pipeline Management & Communication**

• Manage multiple concurrent engineering requisitions independently and efficiently
• Track pipeline metrics and provide regular updates on sourcing progress and candidate status
• Communicate proactively with hiring managers on pipeline health candidate availability and market conditions
• Respond to feedback promptly and adjust sourcing approaches to continuously improve candidate quality

**Stakeholder Collaboration**

• Partner closely with the recruiting team to ensure seamless handoff of qualified candidates
• Build and maintain relationships with passive candidates for future opportunities
• Collaborate with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and candidate profiles
• Support the broader recruiting function with market insights and talent trend analysis

**WORK LOGISTICS**

• This role is onsite Monday Wednesday and Friday each week at the clients Palo Alto office
• Candidates must confirm commutability and schedule alignment before advancing in the interview process

Qualifications :

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

• 3 years of experience in technical sourcing recruiting or talent acquisition with demonstrated success in passive sourcing and market mapping
• Proven expertise sourcing for infrastructure platform SRE and senior/staff-level engineering roles
• Experience building and maintaining quality-focused technical pipelines in startup or scaling environments
• Strong proficiency with Boolean search techniques and advanced sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter GitHub Stack Overflow etc.)
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple concurrent engineering requisitions
• Demonstrated ability to quickly calibrate with hiring managers and adjust sourcing strategies based on feedback

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**

• Experience with talent mapping and competitive market intelligence analysis
• Track record of successfully sourcing passive candidates and building long-term talent relationships
• Familiarity with technical competency assessment and ability to evaluate candidates on both technical skills and cultural alignment
• Experience with recruiting metrics pipeline analytics and data-driven sourcing optimization
• Background in high-growth tech environments or AI/ML-focused organizations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide detailed candidate assessments and recommendations
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to thrive in fast-paced evolving team environments

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time