About the Role
We're hiring a Recruiting Sourcer to build the pipeline of exceptional research and engineering talent that will define the next generation of AI. You'll partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and our technical leaders to identify, engage, and build relationships with candidates across research, engineering, and infrastructure. This role is foundational to our growth. You'll need to think creatively about where to find rare technical talent, craft outreach that resonates with researchers and engineers who aren't actively looking, and help us build a sourcing function from the ground up at a fast-moving startup.
Responsibilities
- Build and manage a pipeline of candidates across research, engineering, and infrastructure roles, using creative and diverse sourcing channels
- Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements and translate them into effective sourcing strategies
- Write and send personalized outreach that engages passive candidates, including senior researchers and engineers
- Track pipeline metrics and sourcing effectiveness, and iterate on strategy based on what's working
- Represent Thinking Machines' mission and culture authentically to prospective candidates throughout the sourcing process
- Help build and refine our sourcing tools, processes, and infrastructure as the team scales
Requirements
- 3+ years of sourcing or recruiting experience, ideally supporting technical roles in AI labs or tech startups
- Track record of successfully identifying and engaging passive technical candidates, including researchers and engineers
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, personalized outreach
- Familiarity with the AI/ML research landscape, including key labs, conferences, and communities
- Experience using sourcing tools and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, academic search tools)
- Experience building sourcing processes and infrastructure at an early-stage or fast-scaling company
- Comfort operating with significant autonomy and adapting quickly as priorities shift
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years
Salary/Compensations
- $250,000 - $300,000 USD
Benefits
- Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid parental leave
- Relocation support as needed
- Visa sponsorship
About the Company
- The mission of Thinking Machines is to build AI that extends human will and judgment.
