Job Description

ROLE OVERVIEW

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

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