Senior Technical Talent Sourcer

About Pacific Fusion

Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.

We are rapidly designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.

Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.

Why This Role Matters

As a Technical Talent Sourcer you will partner with recruiters and hiring managers to build pipelines of world class engineering and scientific talent. You'll focus on finding and engaging exceptional talent, developing strategies to reach hard-to-find candidates, and ensuring a thoughtful introduction to our mission. You will be part of a growing team that values curiosity, bold thinking and collaboration.

Note: This role will be on site daily in our San Leandro office with occasional travel to others offices in the Bay Area.
What You'll Do

• Source and engage passive candidates for highly technical roles (engineering, physics, R&D, hardware, etc.).
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and define sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain talent maps, market insights, and pipelines for critical skill sets - setting us apart from others in the industry.
• Craft personalized outreach to spark interest and represent our mission authentically.
• Maintain data integrity in our ATS and share pipeline insights.
• Act as an ambassador for our culture and values, ensuring a positive first touchpoint for candidates.
• Contribute to projects that enhance sourcing effectiveness and overall hiring efforts.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in sourcing or recruiting.
• Strong research and sourcing skills with expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and other sourcing tools.
• Skilled at writing compelling outreach that earns high response rates.
• Curious, resourceful, and relentless about finding the right talent.
• Thrives in a startup or high-growth environment where priorities can shift quickly.

Pay Range:


$128,000-$164,000 USD

Total Compensation & Benefits for Eligible Employees

• Industry-competitive salary
• Equity plan
• 6% employer 401k matching
• Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.


Pacific Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know.


Pacific Fusion does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a fully executed recruitment agreement in place. In the absence of such agreement, Pacific Fusion reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidates without an obligation to pay fees. Agencies are requested not to contact Pacific Fusion hiring managers or employees regarding recruiting services.