Senior Technical Sourcer, Recruiting

Senior Technical SourcerMariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company on a mission to supply the critical minerals powering modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. We're reimagining the minerals supply chain by combining deep industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven decision-making.We are hiring a Senior Technical Sourcer to help build world-class engineering and technical teams that will shape the future of industrial automation, AI, and critical minerals.In this role, you'll partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and technical leaders to identify, engage, and attract exceptional talent. You'll play a critical role in developing creative sourcing strategies, uncovering hard-to-find talent, and building long-term relationships with candidates before they're actively looking.This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys research, thrives on solving difficult hiring challenges, and wants to help build a company from the ground up.What You'll DoDevelop and execute sourcing strategies for highly technical roles across teamsBuild targeted searches that identify exceptional technical talent across multiple industries and research communitiesResearch, identify, and engage passive candidates through highly personalized outreachPartner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand technical requirements, hiring priorities, and market dynamicsTranslate complex or evolving role requirements into effective sourcing strategiesBuild and maintain long-term relationships with high-potential candidatesConduct talent mapping, competitive intelligence, and market research to inform hiring strategiesContinuously improve sourcing methodologies, tooling, and recruiting processesTrack sourcing metrics and provide market insights to recruiting leaders and hiring managersRepresent Mariana Minerals through a thoughtful and engaging candidate experienceDesired Qualifications5+ years of experience sourcing technical talent in a high-growth startup or technology companyStrong expertise with LinkedIn Recruiter, sourcing tools, Boolean search, Indeed, GitHub, research platforms, and creative sourcing techniquesDemonstrated ability to identify and engage passive candidates for difficult-to-fill technical rolesExperience partnering directly with engineering leaders and hiring managersExcellent research skills with the ability to understand technical domains and evaluate technical talentStrong written communication skills with experience crafting personalized candidate outreachAbility to manage multiple searches simultaneously while maintaining a high quality barData-driven approach to sourcing strategy and pipeline managementHigh ownership mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environmentsPassion for building exceptional teams and creating outstanding candidate experiencesOur culture is built on three principles: