Technical sourcer (contract, hyrbrid)

Company DescriptionEmployer.com is part of a family of incredible brands alongside Flawless Recruit and Recruiter.com. Together, we provide talent acquisition services to fit the unique hiring challenges of our clients. Whether they need help building recruiting processes, attracting top talent, or payrolling contractors, we can help.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 EngineersExecute passive sourcing strategies through market mapping, talent mapping, and direct outreach to passive candidatesDevelop deep market intelligence on competitive talent landscapes and emerging technical talent poolsUtilize 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 expectationsCalibrate quickly with hiring managers to understand role requirements and adjust sourcing strategy accordinglyMaintain high standards for candidate quality over volume, ensuring well-vetted pipelinesProvide detailed candidate assessments and recommendations to support hiring decisions**Pipeline Management & Communication**Manage multiple concurrent engineering requisitions independently and efficientlyTrack pipeline metrics and provide regular updates on sourcing progress and candidate statusCommunicate proactively with hiring managers on pipeline health, candidate availability, and market conditionsRespond 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 candidatesBuild and maintain relationships with passive candidates for future opportunitiesCollaborate with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and candidate profilesSupport 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 officeCandidates must confirm commutability and schedule alignment before advancing in the interview processQualifications**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**3+ years of experience in technical sourcing, recruiting, or talent acquisition, with demonstrated success in passive sourcing and market mappingProven expertise sourcing for infrastructure, platform, SRE, and senior/staff-level engineering rolesExperience building and maintaining quality-focused technical pipelines in startup or scaling environmentsStrong proficiency with Boolean search techniques and advanced sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, etc.)Ability to work independently while managing multiple concurrent engineering requisitionsDemonstrated ability to quickly calibrate with hiring managers and adjust sourcing strategies based on feedback**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**Experience with talent mapping and competitive market intelligence analysisTrack record of successfully sourcing passive candidates and building long-term talent relationshipsFamiliarity with technical competency assessment and ability to evaluate candidates on both technical skills and cultural alignmentExperience with recruiting metrics, pipeline analytics, and data-driven sourcing optimizationBackground in high-growth tech environments or AI/ML-focused organizationsStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide detailed candidate assessments and recommendationsComfort with ambiguity and ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving team environmentsAdditional Information