Job Description
We are a well-funded series A startup building the future of verifiable computation with zero-knowledge proofs. Our team is growing quickly, and we’re seeking Technical Sourcers to partner with our Talent & People team. This role will focus on identifying and engaging top-tier technical talent for a range of positions, from backend engineers to data scientists and product design and developer relations. As a Technical Sourcer, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the future of our technical teams, maintaining high talent density, and ensuring a diverse and skilled pipeline. While initially contract-to-hire, these roles have the potential for conversion to full-time for exceptional contributors.
Key Responsibilities
- Talent Sourcing: Utilize innovative sourcing techniques to identify, connect with, and attract top technical talent across various channels, including LinkedIn, GitHub, job boards, meetups, and online communities.
- Pipeline Building: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of candidates for both immediate hiring needs and anticipated growth areas, aligning with hiring managers’ strategic goals.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Technical Recruiters and hiring managers to align sourcing strategies with the company’s business objectives and team needs.
- Engagement: Foster genuine connections with passive and active candidates, serving as a brand ambassador to communicate our mission and values.
- Candidate Assessment: Conduct initial screens to assess candidate qualifications, motivation, and alignment with the company’s high-performance culture.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Champion diversity sourcing strategies to ensure a broad representation of backgrounds and experiences in the candidate pool.
- Data and Reporting: Track sourcing metrics (e.g., reach, diversity, conversion rates) to identify what’s working, refine techniques, and report insights to the Talent team.
Why Join us?
- Groundbreaking impact: Help build the future of verifiable computation and empower developers worldwide.
- Career potential: Be a core part of growing technical teams, with possible FTE conversion for standout performers.
- Collaborative environment: Work alongside talented engineers, designers, and product leaders in a flat, high-trust organization.
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a generous compensation package, equity, and benefits that include health insurance, 401(k), and wellness programs.
Apply Today
Join us in transforming the landscape of verifiable computation. If you’re passionate about sourcing top technical talent and want to help shape a high-impact, high-performance organization, we’d love to hear from you.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of technical sourcing experience in high-growth environments, whether at tech companies, startups, or staffing agencies.
- Strong sourcing skills across platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, AngelList, and others, with a proven ability to reach and engage hard-to-find technical talent.
- Knowledgeable about technical roles, including backend engineering, data science, and developer relations; experience in sourcing for open-source or zero-knowledge proof-driven organizations is a plus.
- Analytical mindset, able to track sourcing data and use it to influence sourcing strategies.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, adept at forming relationships and presenting the company’s vision to a wide range of candidates.
- Adaptable and proactive with a commitment to continuous improvement and growth in a dynamic, high-talent-density environment.
- Preference for in-person collaboration at our San Francisco office but open to hybrid and remote arrangements.