Technical Sourcer

The role

We’re looking for a technical sourcer to help build the team at Applied Compute. You’ll find, engage, and close the engineers and researchers who will shape what we build. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role where you’ll work closely with recruiting, hiring managers, and founders to map talent markets, run targeted outreach, and keep a steady flow of exceptional candidates moving through the pipeline. You’ll own top-of-funnel for our technical roles while helping build the sourcing strategy, systems, and processes that let Applied Compute hire exceptional people at scale.

What you'll do

Own top-of-funnel for technical hiring

Source and engage top engineering and research talent across GitHub, LinkedIn, publications, open-source communities, conferences, and your own network

Own strategy on outreaches and engagements

Run first conversations with candidates

Partner with hiring managers

Work closely with hiring managers to understand each role deeply: the technical requirements, the profile that succeeds here, and what to calibrate against

Build and maintain talent maps of target companies, labs, and research groups

Share regular pipeline updates and market insights to refine search strategy

Build and improve sourcing operations

Use Ashby and other sourcing tools to build scalable outreach workflows, sequences, and pipeline tracking

Track funnel metrics such as response rates, pass-through rates, and source of hire, and use them to improve what’s working

Support recruiting initiatives across employer branding, events, and referral programs

What we're looking for

Experience in technical sourcing or recruiting, ideally for engineering, ML, or research roles in a fast-paced startup environment

Strong technical fluency

Exceptional written communication

Creative, resourceful sourcing instincts

High ownership. You treat the pipeline as your own and push to hit hiring goals.

Data-driven mindset. You track your funnel and iterate on your approach.

Candidate-first mindset. You build real relationships and represent Applied Compute thoughtfully.

Excited about an in-person culture (5 days in SF)

STRONG CANDIDATES ALSO HAVE

Experience sourcing for AI/ML research or infrastructure roles

An established network across top engineering and research communities

A track record of making key hires at an early-stage, high-growth company

Experience building sourcing processes or infrastructure from zero to one

Interest in growing into a full-cycle recruiting role

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000–$170,000 . Total compensation for this role also includes meaningful equity in a fast-growing startup, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally. Base salary is determined by a range of factors including individual qualifications, experience, skills, interview performance, market data, and work location. The listed salary range is intended as a guideline and may be adjusted.

Benefits & Logistics

This role is based in San Francisco. We work from our office in the Mission. We offer:

Competitive compensation and equity

100% employer-paid health insurance coverage for you and your family

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Daily lunches and dinners

Transportation and relocation support

5% 401(k) match

We sponsor visas. While we can't guarantee success for every candidate or role, if you're the right fit, we're committed to working through the process with you. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. As set forth in Applied Compute’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.