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Technical Sourcer

We are looking for a true Technical Sourcer to help us identify and engage top-t...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

110000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

1X Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in technical sourcing with a strong focus on passive candidate engagement
Demonstrated success sourcing for complex, niche technical roles (e.g., AI, robotics, embedded systems, mechanical design)
Mastery of advanced sourcing techniques and tools
Ability to think creatively and strategically to identify and engage top passive talent
Strong collaboration skills and experience working closely with recruiters and hiring managers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities
Must be available to work on-site 100% in Palo Alto, CA

Job Responsibility

Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements and ideal candidate profiles
Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans focused exclusively on passive candidate engagement for highly specialized technical roles
Utilize a wide variety of sourcing tools, databases, forums, and creative strategies beyond LinkedIn Recruiter to uncover hidden talent
Build and maintain top-of-funnel pipelines, tracking engagement and conversion metrics for continuous improvement
Conduct initial outreach and personalized messaging to assess passive candidates' fit and interest
Maintain accurate and organized candidate data in our ATS
Stay current on industry trends and competitor hiring practices to inform sourcing strategies

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Fulltime

Technical Sourcer

Airtable is the no-code app platform that empowers people closest to the work to...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

60.00 - 80.00 USD / Hour

Airtable

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years of experience in technical sourcing, specifically building high volume pipelines for software engineering
Strong written and verbal communication
Proactive self-starter who navigates ambiguity with ease
Familiarity with sourcing tools & platforms like LinkedIn, Gem, and Greenhouse
Energized by new technologies (Airtable, AI, etc)
Results-oriented and eager to get things done
Data-oriented with strong attention to detail
Team oriented
Insatiably curious and a lifelong learner

Job Responsibility

Design creative top-of-funnel strategies and build trusted partnerships with Recruiters and Hiring Managers
Generate and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
Use talent maps, data, and funnel metrics to inform sourcing strategy and proactively identify bottlenecks
Effectively pitch passive talent on the Airtable opportunity through tailored, creative messaging and conversation
Prioritize building a diverse team at every step of the recruiting process
Organize recruiting initiatives to generate leads (such as referral drives, nurture campaigns, events), and build processes to help the team scale the way we engage passive talent

What we offer

Opportunity to receive health and ancillary benefits through AllSource

Fulltime

Technical Sourcer

We’re looking for a Technical Sourcer to join our global Talent team at ElevenLa...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

ElevenLabs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven ability to globally source the top 1% engineering, product, and technical talent in competitive markets (we’d love to see ~2+ years, but impact > years)
Comfortable operating in high-volume, high-complexity technical searches — you stay focused, inventive, and energized even when the problem has many moving parts
Skilled in research-driven sourcing: market mapping, building signal-based profiles, and tailoring outreach with precision
Thrives in fast-paced, remote-first environments and collaborates effectively across global time zones
Excellent written communication — crisp, engaging outreach that resonates with technical audiences
Motivated by creativity, curiosity, and a deep interest in engineering, AI, and how people build things

Job Responsibility

Mapping and engaging technical talent markets globally — product engineering, ML/AI, infra, research and more
Running multiple complex searches simultaneously without compromising depth or quality
Developing creative, non-obvious sourcing strategies that uncover exceptional engineers others miss
Partnering closely with Technical Recruiters and hiring leaders to refine requirements, identify signals, and raise the quality bar
Serving as an early ambassador for ElevenLabs — your outreach shapes candidates’ first impression and sets the tone for the entire process

What we offer

Innovative culture
Growth paths
Learning & development: ElevenLabs proactively supports professional development through an annual discretionary stipend
Social travel: We also provide an annual discretionary stipend to meet up with colleagues each year, however you choose
Annual company offsite
Co-working: If you’re not located near one of our main hubs, we offer a monthly co-working stipend

Fulltime

Technical Sourcer

We’re looking for a Technical Sourcer to help power the team that’s building Tan...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

80000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year

Tandem

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

1-5 years of experience as a dedicated technical sourcer
Experience sourcing across multiple functions or working in a dynamic, high-growth environment
Creativity and persistence in developing new strategies to attract and engage great talent
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills—you’re comfortable building trust with candidates and internal teams alike

Job Responsibility

Research, identify, and engage top talent across a variety of roles and levels
Partner with recruiters and hiring teams to deeply understand role requirements and shape ideal candidate profiles
Build and manage diverse technical pipelines using a mix of sourcing strategies—direct outreach, referrals, events, communities, and research-driven insights
Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to maintain recruiting pipelines and candidate tracking in our ATS (Ashby)
Track and analyze sourcing metrics to continually optimize outreach, conversion, and pipeline quality

What we offer

Fully covered medical, vision, and dental insurance
Memberships for One Medical, Talkspace, Teladoc, and Kindbody
Unlimited paid time off (PTO) and 16 weeks of parental leave
401K plan setup, FSA option, commuter benefits, and DashPass
Lunch at the office every day and Dinner at the office after 7 pm
Offers Equity

Fulltime

Technical Sourcer

Cape is growing fast, and building the right team is critical to our success. As...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

65.00 - 78.00 USD / Hour

Cape

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Understand technical roles and can speak credibly with engineers
Skilled at leveraging sourcing platforms, signals, and market insights to identify the right talent
Know how to craft outreach that stands out and feels authentic
Resilient, organized, and comfortable with high-volume outreach
Thrive in partnership and value feedback
Care about building inclusive pipelines and strengthening recruiting brand

Job Responsibility

Own sourcing strategy for core technical roles (Software Engineering, Security, etc.)
Deliver high-signal candidate pipelines and partner with recruiters to drive hires
Calibrate quickly — understand what great looks like and launch outreach within a week of kickoff
Use platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, Ashby, and Gem to find and engage candidates
Write personalized outreach that reflects company tone and gets real responses
Track response rates, funnel metrics, and conversion data — and iterate fast
Proactively build diverse pipelines and help define long-term talent mapping strategy
Keep data clean and help build a sourcing engine that scales

What we offer

Top-tier health care
401(k) matching
Generous vacation policy

Fulltime

Senior Technical Sourcer

We are hiring a Senior Technical Sourcer to support OpenAI’s Scaling organizatio...

Location

United States , San Francisco; Seattle

Salary:

172000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

OpenAI

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6+ years of technical sourcing experience in high-growth, premier technology environments
Proven success sourcing for highly specialized and competitive technical roles
Strong research, mapping, and market intelligence skills
Excellent written communication and candidate engagement abilities
The ability to partner effectively with recruiters and senior engineering stakeholders
Comfort navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment

Job Responsibility

Own top-of-funnel strategy and execution for high-impact roles supporting large-scale model training, real-time AI systems, and the infrastructure that powers them
Partner with recruiters and engineering leaders to understand technical requirements and translate them into effective sourcing strategies
Design and execute targeted sourcing plans for niche and highly competitive technical talent markets
Build and maintain deep talent maps, target lists, and market intelligence for priority hiring areas
Engage and nurture passive candidates through thoughtful, high-quality outreach and long-term relationship building
Track and analyze sourcing performance, pipeline health, and conversion rates to continuously improve effectiveness
Support recruiters by providing insights, pipeline coverage, and candidate engagement throughout the hiring process
Contribute to brand-forward sourcing efforts that position OpenAI as the destination for world-class infrastructure and systems talent

What we offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible

Fulltime

Technical Sourcer

You’re a technical sourcer who thrives at the intersection of research, technolo...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years of technical sourcing experience at a high-growth tech-focused company
Demonstrated ability to source for extremely niche and competitive technical talent pools
Ability to read and interpret complex technical resumes
Experience building detailed talent maps and presenting market insights to stakeholders
Highly skilled in personalized outreach, relationship-building, and candidate engagement
Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to influence and educate hiring teams
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment with shifting priorities and high standards

Job Responsibility

Own top-of-funnel generation for highly specialized and niche technical roles
Develop and maintain deep talent maps
Design multi-channel sourcing strategies that reach passive talent via personalized outreach, creative sequencing, community engagement, and long-term relationship building
Partner tightly with recruiters and hiring managers to clarify role requirements, identify target profiles, and continuously refine search strategies
Build and maintain pipelines of future talent, not just current req candidates—anticipating the needs of Merlin’s rapid growth
Craft compelling outreach that resonates with engineers, operators, and innovators—highlighting mission, impact, and technical challenge
Ensure exceptional candidate experience through thoughtful communication and seamless handoff to recruiting partners
Champion sourcing innovation—bringing new tools, tactics, and insights to elevate how Merlin finds and engages world-class talent

Fulltime

Technical Sourcer

We’re hiring multiple Technical Sourcers to focus exclusively on identifying, en...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Metabase

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

You’ve successfully sourced technical talent for organizations known for strong hiring standards, where candidate quality mattered more than pipeline size
You know how to identify real technical talent signals beyond resumes, keywords, or brand-name employers
You understand where strong technical candidates actually spend time - communities, open-source ecosystems, technical forums, events, niche networks - not just traditional platforms
You’re comfortable owning results without needing close day-to-day direction
You balance strategy and execution: designing sourcing approaches while also doing the hands-on work
You’re a strong written communicator who can engage senior technical candidates in a way that feels informed and credible
You’re results-oriented with strong personal accountability
You’re comfortable working asynchronously in a globally distributed environment

Job Responsibility

Identify and engage exceptional passive technical candidates globally using thoughtful, multi-channel sourcing approaches
Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines with a clear emphasis on quality over volume
Partner closely with hiring leaders to understand what strong talent actually looks like in context, not just on paper
Craft outreach that is specific, credible, and worth responding to
Use data, candidate feedback, and conversion patterns to refine sourcing approaches over time
Operate largely independently while maintaining awareness of overlapping sourcing efforts

What we offer

flexibility (define your own schedule and work from wherever you want)
autonomy
an environment that fosters growth, learning, and development

Fulltime

Technical Sourcer

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Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
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Job Posted:
March 20, 2026

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