Principal Technical Sourcer
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Technical Sourcer We’re building a high-caliber technical team in a competitive market. This role owns the top of the funnel —finding, engaging, and building relationships with exceptional engineers before they’re actively looking. This is not a resume-pushing role. It’s about taste, curiosity, and persistence . What you’ll do Own outbound sourcing for technical roles (primarily software engineers) Identify high-signal candidates via LinkedIn, GitHub, referrals, and communities Write thoughtful, personalized outreach that actually gets replies Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to define “great” Experiment with sourcing strategies, messaging, and channels Track and improve funnel metrics (reply rate, pass-through, time to first convo) Build long-term candidate relationships, even when timing isn’t right You might be a good fit if You have 1–4+ years of technical sourcing experience (startup experience a plus) You enjoy the puzzle of finding people others can’t You care about quality over volume and hate spammy outreach You’re comfortable with ambiguity and like building from scratch You operate with urgency and take ownership Bias to action What success looks like Consistent flow of high-quality technical candidates Strong reply rates driven by thoughtful outreach Hiring managers trust your judgment and taste Why join Real ownership and visibility Opportunity to help define the sourcing playbook Close partnership with recruiters and founders High impact on a team scaling quickly Exposure to the strongest Tech Startup Eco-System #J-18808-Ljbffr Latent
- ...Mission You’ll start by doing what you do best: closing elite technical roles and building deep client relationships. But this isn’t a traditional recruiting role. As you deliver hiring outcomes, you’ll also learn how to integrate AI into every part of the recruiting workflow...Principal
$200k - $220k
interface.ai is on the lookout for a Principal Technical Recruiter to work closely with leadership as they scale their technology teams. You will be responsible for shaping the technical hiring process and ensuring the right talent is sourced for the AI domain. This position...Principal- ...treating sourcing as a system to be engineered rather than a set of manual tasks. Research, identify, and engage engineering and technical talent across multiple disciplines and experience levels. Collaborate with recruiters and hiring teams to deeply understand technical...SuggestedShift work
$120k - $180k
...tripled ARR each year for 3 years running and grown a high-caliber team turning the art of sales into a scalable science. Senior Technical Sourcer The Role Join Nooks as our Senior Technical Sourcer and play a critical role in building our exceptional team. You'll work...SuggestedWork at office3 days per week$120k - $180k
Nooks is seeking a Senior Technical Sourcer to enhance their recruitment efforts in San Francisco. This role requires someone adept at understanding technical talent needs and crafting innovative sourcing strategies. You'll manage candidate pipelines and ensure excellent...Suggested- Alembic in San Francisco seeks a dedicated Sourcing specialist to help identify and engage top-tier engineering talent. You'll be pioneering strategies for hard-to-fill roles in an exciting startup environment following Alembic's groundbreaking causal AI principles. With...
- Handshake is looking for a Senior Technical Sourcer to join their Technical Recruiting team in San Francisco. This role requires 4-6+ years of experience in technical sourcing, focusing on hiring across multiple disciplines including Software Engineering and Machine Learning...Full timeContract work
- ...pitch Giga’s mission so convincingly that top talent can’t walk away Who You Are / Must-Haves Bring 5+ years sourcing hard-to-find technical talent with measurable wins Thrive in fast growing environments and high attention to detail Treat candidate experience as a...
$125k - $190k
...of Zip’s Engineering, Product, & Design recruiting team, you will be responsible for the building blocks of the company. As a Technical Sourcer, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and helping screen candidates. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who is...Work at officeHome officeFlexible hours- ...execute relentlessly — people who expect the highest levels of both rigor and integrity from each other. About the role As a Technical Sourcer at Nudge, you will: Source for highly technical roles across the company, primarily engineers and scientists Partner closely with...
- ...General Catalyst, GV, and Accel We’re building the infrastructure for in-home care—and we’re just getting started. We’re hiring a Technical Sourcer (Contractor) to support our Product and Engineering hiring during a period of rapid growth. You’ll work closely with our in-...Contract workFor contractorsWork at office2 days per week3 days per week
- ...Bobyard just doubled the team and we're doing it again. Most sourcers send volume. You won't. You'll build systems that surface the... ...Do Own top-of-funnel. Build and manage candidate pipelines for technical roles: engineers, product, design, go-to-market. Define what "...Full time
- Sprinter Health is seeking a Technical Sourcer (Contractor) to support hiring in Product and Engineering. You will work closely with the recruiting team to engage candidates for various technical positions, requiring 2-3 days in the Menlo Park office. The ideal candidate...Contract workFor contractorsWork at office
- About the Role We're seeking a Senior Technical Sourcer (Contract) to join our Technical Recruiting team, partnering closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and leadership to build strong technical talent pipelines across the organization. This is a high-impact, high...Full timeContract workWork at officeShift work
$150k - $185k
Perplexity in San Francisco is seeking a Technical Sourcer to shape the talent foundation of their innovative team. You will engage with recruitment and technical teams to identify and inspire top talent, utilizing AI to enhance sourcing strategies. The ideal candidate...Shift work- ...future of private markets, come build with us. About the Role The Principal Recruiter will support AngelList’s expanding business and... ...Instead of focusing on a single domain (or even isolating in technical or GTM roles), the Principal Recruiter will operate function-agnostic...Principal
$130k - $180k
...communicators, have a growth mindset, and are motivated and persistent in achieving our goals. About the Role We’re looking for a Technical Sourcer to help identify and source candidates for our engineering roles. Reporting to the SVP of Engineering, this position will have...Contract workFor contractorsFor subcontractorWork at officeRemote workShift work- 24 Seven is seeking a Principal Talent Advisor (Contract) to partner with executive leaders across Enterprise Technology, Cybersecurity, AI/ML, and other critical G&A functions. This strategic role focuses on complex searches and owning the end-to-end recruiting process...PrincipalContract workRemote work
- ...Senior Director, Principal Gifts About the Company Philanthropic organization supporting Indigenous culture & individuals Industry Non-Profit Organization Management Type Non Profit Founded 2017 Employees 11-50 Categories...Principal
- Coinbase is hiring a Principal Recruiter to join the Core Recruiting team within People Success. You will own full‑lifecycle recruiting for senior, hard‑to‑fill roles across Core portfolios, partnering with senior leaders to understand talent needs and drive scalable, high...PrincipalRemote job
- AngelList is seeking a Principal Recruiter to support expanding business and strategic hiring goals. The role is function-agnostic, not limited to a single domain, and requires the ability to learn about every part of the business while partnering with senior leadership...Principal
- Reducto, Inc. is looking for a Technical Sourcer to help build engineering and ML teams by sourcing exceptional technical talent. This in-person role in San Francisco offers a unique opportunity for individuals early in their recruiting careers to develop their sourcing...
- ...will partner with engineering teams, utilizing AI for workflow automation and sourcing efficiency. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, and a passion for creative sourcing strategies. Join us to help build...
$120k - $200k
A cutting-edge technology company is seeking top-tier talent sourcers in San Francisco to build their team. This role involves sourcing... ...will have 5-10 years of experience sourcing top 0.01% technical talent with expertise in technical communities and a proven track...- ...roughly double in the next year, and a hiring plan that's mostly technical. Sourcing is the bottleneck on the hardest of those searches,... ...it. Define what great looks like: You're our first dedicated sourcer. The channels, pools, and playbooks you build become how Alembic...Work at officeShift work
- ...experience, partnering with senior recruiters to provide top‑of‑funnel support and hiring event support Requirements 2‑4 years of technical sourcing experience, in a fast‑paced environment Strong sourcing skills, and expertise with Boolean Excellent written and verbal...
- ...specialized talent across academia and industry to support our Research teams’ hiring ambitions. You’ll work across a range of deeply technical and research‑oriented roles, mapping emerging fields, identifying leading contributors, and proactively engaging experts in their...Work at officeRemote workWork from homeRelocation package3 days per week
- Alembic, Inc. is seeking a technically adept Sourcer to own top‑of‑funnel for engineering and science searches, mapping markets across labs and HPC groups, developing channels, and delivering personalized outreach that converts into screens and hires. You will build enduring...
- ...market software companies across North America. We move fast, run lean, and hold our teams to a high bar. We"re looking for a Technical Sourcer who thrives on the hunt — someone who can build deep, high-quality pipelines of engineering and product talent before a req even...Permanent employment
- ...senior recruiters to provide top‑of‑funnel support and hiring event support We'd love to chat with you if you have: 2-4 years of technical sourcing experience, in a fast‑paced environment Strong sourcing skills, and expertise with Boolean Excellent written and verbal...Contract workLocal areaRemote workFlexible hours
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