Technical Sourcer

*HQ - San Francisco, CA FullTime

Posted 14d ago

Job Location

*HQ - San Francisco, CA

Tech Stack

Remote Work Policy

On-site

Employment Type

FullTime

Categories

Applied AI Engineer

About the job

Cartesia is a foundation model company pioneering AI that learns and interacts with the world like humans. Our mission is to architect the next generation of AI, building on our invention of State Space Models (SSMs). We are a well-funded startup with a team of experts in AI research, systems engineering, and product development.

As a Technical Sourcer, you will be instrumental in our growth by identifying and engaging top-tier technical talent. This is a hands-on role where you will source, screen, manage candidates, and contribute to strategic hiring initiatives. You will be responsible for developing and executing innovative sourcing strategies across various channels, building robust candidate pipelines, and crafting personalized outreach to attract exceptional individuals.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and attract top-tier talent for Research/ML Engineering, Platform & Software Engineering, and Product Engineering roles.
  • Utilize diverse channels including academic conferences, research publications, open-source communities, and professional networks for sourcing.
  • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified, passive candidates for current and future hiring needs.
  • Craft compelling, personalized, and authentic outreach messages tailored to a highly technical audience.
  • Act as the first point of contact for candidates, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.
  • Collaborate closely with Recruiting and hiring managers to understand technical requirements and calibrate search strategies.

Requirements

  • 2-5 years of experience in technical sourcing, with a focus on Engineering hiring.
  • Proven ability to source for highly specialized technical roles.
  • Comfort discussing concepts related to machine learning, deep learning, NLP, or large-scale systems.
  • Track record of leveraging sourcing techniques including Boolean search, talent mapping, and navigating complex online ecosystems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft technically credible and personally engaging messages.
  • Relentless drive to find the best talent and deep curiosity about the AI landscape.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruiting software.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Attractive equity package
  • Fully covered medical insurance, dental, and vision for employee and family (US Employees Only)
  • 9 weeks paternity leave (US Employees Only)
  • 12 weeks maternity leave (US Employees Only)
  • 401(k) (US Employees Only)
  • Monthly commuter allowance (US Employees Only)
  • Flexible PTO
  • Provided meals and snacks daily
  • Visa sponsorship support

About cartesia

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