Handshake
Senior Technical Sourcer (Contract)
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San Francisco, CA
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Contract
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TBD
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June 29th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Handshake is hiring a Senior Technical Sourcer (Contract) to lead technical talent sourcing across multiple disciplines such as Software Engineering, Machine Learning, AI Research, and Product Management. The role involves partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to build candidate pipelines using market research, talent mapping, and creative sourcing, while managing the sourcing pipeline and improving strategies to support a fast-growing AI business.
Highlights
- Own sourcing for technical roles, including engineering, machine learning, AI research, product management, product design, and infrastructure.
- Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to align on candidate profiles and sourcing strategies.
- Engage passive candidates through personalized outreach and advanced sourcing techniques across platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, and technical communities.
- Provide market insights on talent availability and competitive landscape to inform hiring decisions.
- Track and analyze sourcing metrics using ATS tools such as Ashby to improve process effectiveness.
- Continuously identify opportunities to enhance sourcing tools, workflows, and strategies.
- Required experience: 4–6+ years in technical sourcing supporting high-growth tech companies in relevant technical functions.
- Proficiency with ATS platforms (Ashby preferred), LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and advanced sourcing tools.
- Contract role with an initial 3-month term and potential for extension based on performance.
- Full-time position based in San Francisco focusing exclusively on priority technical hiring.
Senior Technical Sourcer (Contract) Full Description
About the Role
We're seeking a Senior Technical Sourcer (Contract) to join our Technical Recruiting team, partnering closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and leadership to build strong technical talent pipelines across the organization.
This is a high-impact, high-velocity role focused on sourcing exceptional talent across Software Engineering, Machine Learning, AI Research, Product Management, Product Design, Infrastructure, and other technical functions as hiring priorities evolve. You'll own sourcing for priority searches, using market research, talent mapping, and creative sourcing strategies to identify and engage hard-to-reach candidates.
Based in our San Francisco office, you'll take ownership of your sourcing pipeline while partnering closely with the Technical Recruiting team to help scale one of the fastest-growing AI businesses.
Your Role
- Own sourcing across technical hiring, including Software Engineering, Machine Learning, AI Research, Product Management, Product Design, Infrastructure, and other technical functions as business needs evolve
- Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs, calibrate candidate profiles, and develop effective sourcing strategies
- Build and engage high-quality passive candidate pipelines through personalized outreach, Boolean search, talent mapping, referrals, and research across LinkedIn, GitHub, research publications, conferences, and technical communities
- Craft thoughtful outreach that effectively communicates Handshake's mission and AI vision while creating a great candidate experience
- Provide market insights on talent availability, competitive landscape, and sourcing effectiveness to help inform hiring decisions
- Track sourcing activity and pipeline health, maintaining accurate data in Ashby and using metrics to improve results
- Identify opportunities to improve sourcing strategies, tools, and workflows as we continue to scale
Desired Capabilities
Experience: 4–6+ years of technical sourcing experience, with a strong track record supporting Engineering, Machine Learning, AI Research, Product Management, Product Design, or Infrastructure hiring in high-growth technology companies
Technical Sourcing Expertise: Proven ability to identify, engage, and build relationships with highly sought-after technical talent using advanced sourcing techniques and research
Technical Market Knowledge: Experience sourcing across multiple technical disciplines, including software engineering, machine learning, AI research, product management, product design, or infrastructure
Research Mindset: Naturally curious with the ability to identify niche talent pools and uncover hard-to-find candidates
Drive & Urgency: You thrive in fast-moving environments with shifting priorities and ambitious hiring goals
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and engage technical candidates through thoughtful, personalized outreach
Metrics-Minded: You use sourcing metrics and pipeline data to continuously improve outreach effectiveness and hiring outcomes
Tools: Proficiency with ATS platforms (Ashby a plus), LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and modern sourcing tools, with the ability to quickly learn new systems
Contract Details
- Type: Contract role
- Duration: Initial 3-month term with strong potential for extension based on business needs and performance
- Location: San Francisco (5 days)
- Scope: Full-time focus on technical sourcing for priority roles
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