About this opportunity
Horizontal Talent lists this Technical Sourcer opportunity in san francisco, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join a high-impact technical sourcing team helping build world-class talent pipelines for a fast-moving AI organization. This role partners closely with recruiters and hiring leaders to identify, engage, and support exceptional candidates across engineering, infrastructure, and AI/ML disciplines.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and engage high-quality technical talent at scale
Partner with recruiters, hiring managers, and interview teams to understand role requirements, team needs, and candidate fit
Support hiring for technical functions such as product engineering, infrastructure, security-focused engineering, IT support, GRC, and third-party risk-related areas
Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for high-volume and evergreen roles
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align sourcing efforts with broader hiring priorities
Use modern sourcing approaches and tools to find and connect with qualified talent
Contribute ideas for creative and non-traditional pipeline-building strategies
Stay current on sourcing best practices, hiring trends, and innovations that improve recruiting outcomes
Represent the organization’s mission and values positively to candidates throughout the hiring process
Skills
5+ years of experience sourcing technical talent, ideally including in-house experience
Strong background in technical recruiting for engineering, infrastructure, and/or AI/ML roles
Experience supporting leadership-level and highly specialized technical hiring
Ability to manage high-volume sourcing needs and shifting priorities
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to work through challenges thoughtfully
Commitment to inclusive, equitable hiring practices
Familiarity with applicant tracking and recruiting tools such as Greenhouse, ModernLoop, and Gem
Preferred Skills
Experience building diverse, high-performing teams in a startup or high-growth environment
Background sourcing talent from fast-paced, mission-driven, or security-conscious organizations
Experience partnering closely with technical leaders on long-term hiring strategy
Comfort working in dynamic environments with multiple concurrent priorities
Interest in artificial intelligence and its potential impact
Ability to think creatively about sourcing channels, outreach strategies, and talent mapping
Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people who bring different experiences, ideas, and approaches to the team.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $106 - $150 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Who can apply
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