Talent Sourcer - Hybrid (12-Month Contract)

At Ripple, we are pioneering a future where the movement of value is as seamless as the transfer of information. Our vision is bold and transformative, and we are making it a reality. By providing innovative crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments, and developers, we are enhancing the global financial ecosystem and fostering grea…

At Talentful, we are redefining the landscape of recruitment for high-growth companies. As a partner to some of the most rapidly expanding technology firms, we transform talent into a sustainable competitive edge. Our mission is to help organizations excel in the marketplace by attracting, engaging, and retaining exceptional talent that fuels growth.Founded in 2015, Talentful is home to experienced talent leaders who seamlessly integrate with in-house teams. We utilize a flexible, subscription-based model to deliver both strategic insights and operational execution necessary for precise scaling—from executive recruitment and workforce planning to enhancing talent processes, activating employer branding, and fostering inclusive, high-performing workplaces.Our commitment extends beyond merely filling positions; we enable talent functions to achieve quantifiable business results. We have successfully supported global innovators in scaling thoughtfully and efficiently, including industry giants like Alphabet, Microsoft, Pinterest, Atlassian, Expedia, Instacart, Miro, and many others.With a diverse global team spanning Europe and the US, we share a unified mission: to empower every company we collaborate with to reach its fullest potential. As we continue to build the world’s premier talent consultancy, we seek individuals who aspire to reshape the perception of “recruitment” into a genuine driver of business value and enduring competitive advantage.

This contract role calls for a skilled GTM Sourcer/Researcher to support talent discovery and outreach for top companies. The position is fully remote and centers on finding and engaging high-potential candidates for go-to-market teams. Role overview Work closely with hiring teams to identify talent needs, research potential candidates, and build strong pipelines. The focus is on sourcing for go-to-market roles, using a variety of tools and strategies to connect with qualified professionals. Adaptability and initiative are important, as priorities may shift quickly. What you will do Research and identify candidates for GTM positions Engage with potential candidates through outreach Support hiring teams in building effective talent pipelines Requirements Experience with sourcing or research for GTM or similar roles Comfort working independently in a remote setting Ability to adapt to changing priorities

About Our TeamAt OpenAI, our Executive Recruiting team is dedicated to discovering, attracting, and hiring outstanding senior leaders who will steer our company through its upcoming growth phases. We collaborate closely with executives across the organization to outline leadership requirements, shape organizational design, and execute high-judgment search strategies that bring in top-tier talent.About the PositionWe are in search of a talented Executive Sourcer who possesses remarkable research skills, strategic insight, and the ability to build meaningful relationships. In this role, you will gain a deep understanding of leadership positions, identify world-class talent, and influence the initial stages of executive recruitment.You will work in close partnership with Executive Recruiters and senior leaders to clarify expectations, align on ideal candidate profiles, and develop diverse, high-quality talent pipelines for some of OpenAI’s most crucial business searches.As an Executive Sourcer, your contribution will be vital in shaping top-of-funnel strategies, facilitating proactive outreach, conducting market analysis, and providing talent intelligence for our most impactful non-technical leadership roles.Your ResponsibilitiesDirect research, market analysis, and top-of-funnel strategies for non-technical executive searches across various functions (e.g., Finance, Legal, Operations, People, Policy, Communications, GTM).Build and present diverse, high-quality talent pipelines, proactively identifying exceptional leaders through extensive market research, outreach initiatives, and ongoing relationship building.Collaborate with Executive Recruiters and hiring leaders to refine role specifications, ideal candidate profiles, and search methodologies.Engage candidates thoughtfully in their first touchpoints, establishing trust, gauging interest, and articulating OpenAI’s mission and opportunities clearly.Serve as a strategic advisor on talent markets, competitive landscapes, compensation trends, and organizational structures.Establish and nurture evergreen talent networks to meet ongoing or evolving leadership requirements.Analyze market signals and insights to help refine search direction, scope, and sequencing.Handle highly confidential searches with exceptional discretion, judgment, and operational rigor.

Merge creates agentic tools and integrations for advanced LLMs, Fortune 500 companies, and B2B SaaS businesses. The platform includes Merge Unified, which offers a single API for hundreds of integrations, and Merge Agent Handler, enabling AI agents to securely access various third-party tools. Organizations use Merge to manage authentication, security, monitoring, and maintenance throughout the integration lifecycle. The company’s platform aims to help clients speed up product development, reduce sales barriers, lower churn, and save engineering time. Role overview This entry-level Talent Acquisition Sourcer position is based in New York City or San Francisco. The role suits those early in their recruiting careers who want to learn quickly, take on meaningful responsibility, and grow into a full-cycle recruiter. Every hire influences Merge’s direction, so the team values curiosity, humility, and a drive for continuous improvement. What you will do Develop strong candidate pipelines by building structured target lists, researching companies and talent pools, and identifying trends to refine sourcing strategies. Boost candidate engagement through personalized outreach, targeted campaigns across sourcing channels, and ongoing adjustments based on analytics to improve response rates. Maintain accurate ATS data, manage multiple pipelines, and work closely with recruiters to prioritize roles and refine sourcing approaches. Grow quickly by shadowing recruiters and hiring managers, applying feedback, and gradually taking on more of the recruiting lifecycle such as candidate screening and coordination. What Merge looks for Ownership of outcomes and a sense of urgency in daily work. Openness to feedback and a commitment to learning. Curiosity and humility when facing new challenges. Interest in advancing toward full-cycle recruiting responsibilities.

Decagon develops conversational AI that enables brands to deliver personalized customer interactions across channels like voice, chat, email, and SMS. Well-known companies such as Avis Budget Group, Block’s Cash App and Square, Chime, Oura Health, and Hunter Douglas rely on Decagon’s technology to create tailored experiences for their customers. Supported by investors including a16z, Accel, Bain Capital Ventures, Coatue, and Index Ventures, Decagon is committed to moving beyond traditional support models to offer faster resolutions and more meaningful conversations. The company operates from its San Francisco office, emphasizing a culture of excellence and speed. Core values include Just Get It Done, Invent What Customers Want, Winner’s Mindset, and The Polymath Principle. Role overview As the Senior Product & Design Talent Sourcer, the focus is on supporting Decagon’s rapid growth by leading sourcing for high-priority Product and Design positions. This role works closely with Recruiters and Product and Design leaders to identify, engage, and attract talent in Product Management and Product Design. The position offers both impact and autonomy. A strong sense for product and design quality, deep understanding of the talent market, and a proven track record in building talent pipelines are essential for success. Team collaboration The Talent team at Decagon partners with leadership to shape organizational design, set standards of excellence, and recruit individuals who will help shape the company’s future. Adaptability, problem-solving, and a focus on organizational growth define the team’s approach. Location This role is based in-office in San Francisco.

About ScaleAt Scale AI, we are on a mission to propel the advancement of artificial intelligence applications. The foundation of exceptional AI models is high-quality data, and we are committed to delivering just that. Our Generative AI Platform harnesses enterprise data to tailor powerful foundation models securely, unlocking unparalleled AI value across diverse industries. The Scale Data Engine offers comprehensive capabilities for data collection, curation, annotation, model evaluation, safety, and optimization.We empower some of the globe's most sophisticated large language models and generative systems through top-tier reinforcement learning from human feedback, data generation, evaluation, and alignment. Major technology firms (like Microsoft and Meta), leading enterprises (including Fox and Accenture), AI pioneers (such as OpenAI and Cohere), and U.S. Government entities (like the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force) rely on Scale to provide the mission-critical data and infrastructure essential for their AI projects.The RoleAs Scale experiences rapid expansion, our Recruiting team plays a crucial role in meeting our ambitious technical hiring objectives. We are in search of a talented Technical Sourcer who will collaborate closely with our Engineering and AI teams to recruit exceptional Software Engineers, Applied AI Engineers, and Machine Learning Engineers.This high-impact position allows you to influence our hiring strategy, cultivate top talent pipelines, and ensure an outstanding candidate experience that embodies Scale’s core values of excellence, velocity, and innovation.What You’ll Do:Evaluate and screen incoming applicants to pinpoint high-potential candidates.Lead strategic outbound sourcing initiatives to attract elite talent across various roles in software engineering, AI/ML, and product domains.Work closely with hiring managers and business leaders to grasp team requirements, then design and implement sourcing strategies that yield results.Adapt and refine our processes as the company evolves, consistently seeking avenues to enhance efficiency and impact.Stay updated on talent market trends, salary benchmarks, and competitive insights to influence hiring strategies.Leverage data to guide your efforts—monitor key metrics and convert insights into actionable recommendations for hiring partners.Collaborate cross-functionally with recruiters, coordinators, and interviewers to ensure a seamless and transparent candidate experience.

Join our dynamic team at dev2 as a Talent Researcher/Sourcer in the field of Executive Search. In this fully remote role, you will play a key part in identifying and attracting top-tier executive talent for our clients. Your expertise in talent sourcing and research will be crucial in building strong pipelines of candidates and facilitating successful placements.

Casca develops advanced Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) solutions for the banking sector. The team in San Francisco focuses on automating manual processes in legacy systems, with the goal of transforming how banks operate. Role overview The Talent Sourcer at Casca supports the company’s growth by identifying and engaging candidates for both engineering and operational positions. This role manages the early stages of recruitment, from sourcing and outreach to candidate qualification and interview coordination. Collaboration with hiring managers and engineering leads is central to defining job requirements and building a strong, diverse pipeline. What you will do Source talent (80%) Find passive and active candidates for technical and non-technical roles using LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Boolean search, and niche communities. Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs, keeping candidates engaged through personalized communication. Write outreach messages and employer branding content that resonate with candidates and encourage responses. Work with hiring managers to clarify ideal candidate profiles, distinguishing between essential and preferred skills, and adjust sourcing strategies as needed. Track sourcing metrics such as response and conversion rates, using data to refine sourcing methods. Research market trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor activity to inform sourcing efforts. Coordinate interviews (20%) Manage interview scheduling, aligning interviewer and candidate availability and panel requirements. Act as the main contact for candidates during interviews, providing timely updates and preparation materials. Handle logistics for technical assessments and interview days, whether onsite or virtual, ensuring all details are addressed. Maintain accurate candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS). Collaboration and impact This position works closely with hiring managers and engineering leaders to define role requirements, foster a diverse candidate pool, and ensure a candidate experience that reflects Casca’s values and culture.

Navigating the procurement landscape has become increasingly complex, even for the most forward-thinking organizations. With global enterprises spending over $120 trillion annually—more than 30 times the yearly consumer e-commerce expenditure—the reliance on vendors to streamline operations has never been greater.Founded in 2020, Zip aims to revolutionize this landscape with an intuitive procurement platform designed for a seamless user experience akin to consumer applications. Within just four years, we have carved out a new niche and established ourselves as a leader in this $50 billion+ total addressable market. Leading organizations, including OpenAI, Snowflake, Anthropic, Coinbase, and Prudential, trust Zip to efficiently manage significant spending.Our exceptional team comprises talent from industry-defining companies such as Airbnb, Meta, Stripe, Salesforce, Apple, and Google. With a valuation of $2.2 billion and $370 million in backing from prominent investors like Y Combinator, Tiger Global, BOND, DST Global, and CRV, we are dedicated to advancing innovative technology, expanding into new international markets, and most importantly, delivering unparalleled value to our clients. Join our mission!Your RoleAs a vital member of Zip's Engineering recruitment team, you will be instrumental in shaping our workforce. In the role of Engineering Sourcer (Contract), your responsibilities will include identifying, engaging, and screening top-tier candidates. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and committed to achieving excellence in quality and results.You WillSkillfully identify and attract outstanding Software Engineering candidatesBuild a robust pipeline of high-caliber candidates for both ongoing and critical rolesEngage with exceptional technical talent, vet candidates, and oversee the interviewing and hiring processes, always prioritizing an excellent candidate experienceCollaborate with Zip’s leadership to define hiring needs and ideal candidate profilesWork closely with cross-functional team members to ensure recruitment successMonitor recruiting metrics and performance to continuously refine Zip's recruiting strategiesQualificationsA minimum of 1 year of experience in engineering sourcingStrong ability to influence and establish relationships with senior leadershipExcellent written and verbal communication skillsA strong sense of ownership and commitment to excellence in all tasks

Principal Technical SourcerJoin us at Latent as we strive to assemble a world-class technical team in an ever-evolving market. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing the top of the recruitment funnel, focusing on proactively identifying, engaging, and nurturing relationships with outstanding engineers prior to their active job search.This position transcends simple resume submissions; it demands a keen sense of taste, curiosity, and relentless persistence.ResponsibilitiesLead outbound sourcing initiatives for technical positions, primarily targeting software engineers.Discover high-potential candidates through various channels including LinkedIn, GitHub, referrals, and relevant communities.Craft personalized and engaging outreach messages that resonate and elicit responses.Collaborate closely with recruiters and hiring managers to define what constitutes an ideal candidate.Experiment with diverse sourcing strategies, messaging techniques, and communication channels.Monitor and enhance recruitment metrics, including reply rates, candidate pass-through rates, and time to first conversation.Establish long-term relationships with potential candidates, even when immediate hiring is not available.Who You AreYou possess 1-4+ years of experience in technical sourcing (experience within startups is advantageous).You revel in the challenge of finding candidates that others overlook.You prioritize quality over quantity and detest spammy outreach tactics.You are adaptable and thrive in ambiguous situations, relishing the opportunity to build processes from the ground up.You operate with a sense of urgency and accountability.You have a strong bias towards taking action.Success IndicatorsA reliable stream of high-caliber technical candidates.High engagement rates attributed to thoughtful outreach.Hiring managers have confidence in your judgment and discerning taste.Why Join Us?Experience genuine ownership and visibility within the organization.Play a key role in shaping our sourcing strategies and playbook.Work closely with recruiters and company founders.Make a significant impact on a rapidly scaling team.Gain exposure to a vibrant tech startup ecosystem.

At Magic, we are on a mission to create safe AGI that drives humanity’s progress in tackling the world's most significant challenges. We are convinced that the best way to achieve safe AGI is through the automation of research and code generation, enhancing models, and solving alignment issues more effectively than humans can do alone. Our innovative approach employs cutting-edge pre-training techniques, domain-specific reinforcement learning, ultra-long context utilization, and advanced inference-time computations.About the Role:As a Technical Sourcer at Magic, you will play a pivotal role in assembling the team that is building AGI. You will collaborate closely with our recruiting team, technical leaders, and researchers to identify, engage, and attract top-tier technical talent in AI research and engineering. You will oversee the recruitment funnel, implement creative sourcing strategies, and help us cultivate a world-class talent network.Your Responsibilities:Develop and manage a strong pipeline of exceptional technical talent across research, engineering, and infrastructure roles.Collaborate with hiring managers and recruiters to thoroughly understand role requirements and ideal candidate profiles.Create and implement innovative sourcing strategies for both high-volume and challenging-to-fill positions.Utilize diverse sourcing channels (LinkedIn, GitHub, publications, conferences, communities, etc.) to find outstanding candidates.Engage candidates with a background in AI, deep learning, and large language models.Craft outreach messages that authentically reflect Magic’s mission and the technical challenges we face.Monitor sourcing metrics and continually refine processes for efficiency and effectiveness.Qualifications:Strong technical understanding: either previous experience in a technical role or the ability to accurately assess technical talent. Many team members have engineering backgrounds and we code solutions as necessary.Ability to switch contexts effortlessly: one week you may need to achieve 4,000 unique outreach efforts; the next, you may need to analyze esoteric research papers from PhD candidates. You should be adept at managing both tasks.Proven sourcing expertise, with a track record of identifying and engaging technical candidates at scale.Familiarity with AI, machine learning, and ideally large language models; we actively review the latest research and participate in leading AI conferences on behalf of Magic.Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal.

Founded in 2007, Airbnb has transformed the travel landscape by enabling over 5 million hosts to offer unique accommodations and experiences to more than 2 billion guests worldwide. Each day, our hosts create meaningful connections with communities, allowing guests to explore destinations in an authentic manner.Join Our Community:Become a part of our innovative Foundation Recruiting team at Airbnb, where our commitment to building diverse teams drives our approach. As our business continues to evolve, you will have the opportunity to forge consultative relationships with various departments, ensuring we attract and retain the best talent in the industry!Your Impact:As a Recruiter, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the recruitment process, ensuring exceptional experiences for candidates and hiring managers alike. Your consultative approach will involve collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver customized recruitment solutions. We are dedicated to sourcing and hiring top-tier talent, ensuring every candidate feels valued throughout Airbnb's recruitment journey.A Day in the Life:Oversee and streamline the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, feedback, and offers, for candidates at all levels.Develop talent pipelines for multiple requisitions across business teams and geographical locations, emphasizing diversity and balanced candidate slates.Champion inclusion by building diverse pipelines at the initial stages of recruitment.Collaborate with talent partners, hiring managers, HR operations, and finance to devise comprehensive hiring strategies.Educate business leaders and hiring managers on effective processes, interview best practices, and decision-making frameworks.Deliver outstanding candidate experiences, innovating ways to surprise and engage candidates throughout the interview process.Maintain accurate tracking of candidate data, employing systems effectively to provide insightful reports.Utilize creative methods to identify and engage the most passionate individuals for Airbnb.Represent Airbnb with professionalism and integrity, passionately sharing our mission.

Join Decagon, a pioneer in conversational AI, as a Senior Technical Sourcer focused on engineering talent acquisition. In this pivotal role, you will lead the sourcing efforts for our most vital engineering positions and collaborate closely with leadership to attract top-tier technical professionals. Your expertise in identifying and engaging exceptional engineers will be crucial in building a robust talent pipeline that supports our rapid growth. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-autonomy environment where your sourcing strategies will directly influence hiring success.

Join Our Innovative TeamAt OpenAI, we are on a mission to develop safe artificial general intelligence (AGI) that will benefit all of humanity. To accomplish this goal, we need to attract and collaborate with the most talented individuals across the globe, pushing the limits of what is possible.About the RoleAs a Technical Sourcer for Research, your primary focus will be to identify and engage leading AI researchers and scientists who are at the forefront of machine learning and artificial intelligence advancements. You will play a key role in driving sourcing strategies, enhancing outreach efforts, and fostering long-term relationships with top-tier talent from both academia and industry to meet the hiring needs of our Research teams.You will work on a variety of technical and research-centric roles, mapping emerging fields, pinpointing leading contributors, and actively engaging with experts in their respective areas. Collaborating closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and research leaders, you will help build strong candidate pipelines and continuously refine sourcing strategies to support the growth and scalability of our research teams.Your Responsibilities:Execute highly targeted searches that yield precise candidate profiles.Design and implement engaging outreach strategies to connect with even the most passive candidates and cultivate long-term relationships with priority targets.Develop innovative methods to uncover non-traditional, research-adjacent, and emerging talent.Collaborate closely with hiring managers to craft tailored sourcing strategies and provide market insights.Employ a highly organized, data-driven approach to candidate tracking and analysis of funnel metrics.Represent OpenAI at conferences and events, engaging with potential candidates.What We're Looking For:Proven experience in sourcing specialized Engineering and/or AI talent across a range of highly technical domains.

Why Choose ivo?At ivo, we recognize that contract negotiation is a pivotal yet challenging aspect of the contract lifecycle. It remains a time-consuming and costly process, often stuck in outdated methods.Leveraging advanced language models, our cutting-edge product addresses numerous contract negotiation challenges effectively and at scale. With a remarkable 85%+ head-to-head trial win rate, our solution is trusted by some of the world’s leading companies.Position Overview:We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and people-centric Junior Go-To-Market (GTM) Sourcer to enhance our GTM team by establishing robust outbound talent pipelines.This role is perfect for individuals at the start of their careers who aspire to excel in recruiting through exceptional sourcing and outbound talent discovery techniques.If you thrive on research, outreach, and building relationships and are excited about developing a long-term career in recruiting, this position provides hands-on experience, clear responsibilities, and a solid growth trajectory.

About NudgeNudge is on a groundbreaking mission to create the finest technology for brain interaction that enhances lives. Our innovative approach focuses on developing a non-invasive, ultrasound-driven device capable of stimulating and imaging the brain with exceptional resolution and depth. This initiative encompasses a vertically integrated effort that merges cutting-edge hardware, software, and research capabilities to produce products that can ultimately benefit millions, and eventually billions, of individuals.To achieve our goals, we strive to build world-class teams across all facets of our operations. We seek individuals who are not only experts in their fields but also passionate about taking on challenging tasks and executing them with unwavering commitment. Our culture is rooted in high standards of rigor and integrity, and we expect the same from our colleagues.Role OverviewAs a Technical Sourcer at Nudge, you will:Identify and source candidates for highly technical roles across the organization, focusing primarily on engineers and scientists.Collaborate closely with recruiters and hiring managers to gain a comprehensive understanding of role requirements, trade-offs, and hiring priorities.Translate ambiguous or evolving role definitions into clear and actionable sourcing strategies.Engage with candidates through thoughtful, personalized outreach, conducting in-depth analyses of profiles to differentiate genuine expertise from superficial experience.Share valuable market insights and candidate feedback to refine role definitions and enhance the hiring strategy.Continuously optimize sourcing techniques, tools, and workflows as the company scales.Candidate ProfileWe are on the lookout for technical sourcers at various levels, with a strong preference for candidates possessing a minimum of 3 years of industry experience. Regardless of your level, you should have:At least 3 years of experience in sourcing highly technical roles, primarily in engineering.Robust technical knowledge and the capability to swiftly grasp complex systems, technologies, and skill sets.Exceptional pattern recognition and judgment skills for evaluating candidate signals and identifying outstanding talent.Proven ability to source for niche or ambiguous roles where the pool of talent is limited.

Since its inception in 2007, Airbnb has transformed the way people travel and connect. With over 5 million hosts and 2 billion guest arrivals worldwide, we create opportunities for guests to experience local communities authentically.Join Our Community:Become a part of Airbnb's innovative Recruitment Foundation team, where our commitment to building diverse teams is paramount. In a fast-paced business environment, you'll have the unique opportunity to build consultative relationships with stakeholders and serve as a trusted advisor in attracting top talent.The Impact You’ll Make:Your primary responsibility will be to execute talent searches and provide an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring managers alike. Our consultative approach involves working closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions. Committed to sourcing and hiring the best talent in the market, we ensure every individual interacting with Airbnb's recruitment process feels valued and supported.A Day in the Life:Manage and lead a comprehensive recruitment process: sourcing, screening, interviewing, providing feedback, and extending job offers to candidates at all levels, from entry-level to executive.Build talent pools for various positions across multiple teams and regions, prioritizing diversity and balanced candidate slates.Promote inclusivity by creating diverse talent pipelines from the very top of the funnel.Collaborate with HR partners, hiring managers, and finance to develop hiring strategies and plans.Influence business leaders and train hiring managers on the recruitment process, interview best practices, and decision-making processes.Deliver an exceptional candidate experience, discovering new ways to delight participants in our interview process.Maintain accurate tracking of candidate data and effectively utilize systems for reporting to the business.

Join the Team at IvoAt Ivo, we recognize that contract negotiations can be the most challenging part of the contract lifecycle. Our innovative solutions, powered by advanced language models, are designed to simplify and enhance this process, providing exceptional efficiency and effectiveness.With an impressive 85%+ head-to-head trial win rate, our market-leading product is trusted by top global companies. We are on a mission to revolutionize contract negotiation, making it easier for businesses everywhere.Position Overview:We are in search of an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Technical Sourcer to play a key role in growing our Engineering team. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals at the start of their recruiting careers, focusing on sourcing and engaging with potential talent.If you thrive on research, outreach, and building professional relationships, and are eager to develop into a long-term recruiting expert, this role offers valuable hands-on experience, clear ownership of tasks, and a well-defined growth trajectory.

Join our dynamic team as an Infrastructure Data Center Consultant on a 12-month contract basis. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in data center infrastructure to deliver exceptional solutions that enhance our operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative strategies, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance. Your contributions will be vital in ensuring the success of our data center initiatives.