Senior Technical Sourcer

About the role

You own the top-of-funnel talent generation engine for the entire company, ensuring no role stalls due to a lack of qualified candidates. You will develop and own sourcing strategies for a diverse mix of engineering, product, and business/operations roles in a fast-paced environment. You act as the primary pipeline builder, working directly with hiring managers to interpret needs and identify high-signal candidates who are not actively job searching. You will iterate on outreach messaging based on real-world response data to maximize conversion rates from passive talent pools. This position is central to scaling the organization rapidly while maintaining a high bar for quality of hire. You will leverage market research and competitive intelligence to ensure sourcing strategies remain effective and aligned with compensation trends. Ultimately, you are the engine that keeps the pipeline full and the growth trajectory intact.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Own end-to-end sourcing strategy for a portfolio of technical, product, and business/operations roles from initial intake to qualified candidate pipeline.
• Build precise boolean search strings and talent maps to uncover high-potential candidates across niche domains on LinkedIn Recruiter and other platforms.
• Conduct deep market research to identify target companies, talent clusters, and competitive landscapes for each role you support.
• Translate complex role requirements from hiring managers into clear sourcing criteria and profiles of ideal candidates.
• Run highly targeted outbound campaigns that convert passive candidates into responsive pipeline using tailored messaging and sequencing.
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to calibrate on "high signal" indicators and adjust sourcing tactics based on feedback loops.
• Maintain meticulous records and analytics in Ashby, tracking sourcing metrics, channel effectiveness, and funnel conversion rates.
• Proactively monitor competitor talent movement and compensation benchmarks to inform sourcing priorities and positioning.
• Develop and refine job descriptions and positioning language to attract diverse and qualified candidate pools.
• Lead experimental sourcing projects, testing new channels and techniques to improve yield and time-to-fill.
• Synthesize insights from sourcing activities to provide feedback to talent acquisition leadership on process improvements.
• Act as the subject matter expert on candidate availability and market supply for critical roles across the company.
• Drive diversity of sourcing by exploring non-traditional pathways and underrepresented talent communities where appropriate.
• Continuously optimize outreach cadence and messaging based on data-driven A/B tests and response patterns.
• Collaborate on employer branding initiatives that highlight David AI's mission and technical challenges.

Requirements

• 5+ years of sourcing experience with a strong track record at a high-growth startup.
• Demonstrated ability to source across technical (engineering), product, and business/operations roles, not just a single function.
• Strong command of boolean search logic and advanced usage of sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Juicebox, and Ashby or similar ATS.
• A proven track record of building sustainable pipeline for hard-to-fill or niche roles in competitive markets.
• Experience translating ambiguous hiring requirements into actionable sourcing strategies and candidate profiles.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable working autonomously while maintaining alignment with cross-functional partners on goals and priorities.

Nice to have

• Experience sourcing within AI/ML or data-focused companies where technical roles require specialized knowledge.
• Familiarity with market mapping exercises and competitive talent intelligence gathering.
• Experience partnering directly with C-level or senior hiring managers to advise on hiring strategy and pipeline health.

Practical notes

This is a full-time position based in San Francisco. The role operates during standard business hours with flexibility to manage outreach across time zones as needed. No travel is required for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship at this time.