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Technical Sourcer

Cartesia*HQ - San Francisco, CAPeople
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Salary
$140K - $180K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
16 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Cartesia is seeking a full-time Technical Sourcer to join its team in San Francisco, California. This hands-on role is ideal for professionals with two to five years of experience who want to drive growth at an innovative foundation model company.

Role Overview

As a Technical Sourcer, this position acts as the primary engine for organizational growth by identifying and engaging world-class technical talent. The individual will handle candidate screening, process management, and strategic hiring initiatives alongside the recruiting team. This is an onsite role based at the company headquarters in San Francisco.

Key Responsibilities

Build and execute strategic talent mapping and innovative sourcing approaches to attract top-tier professionals for ML engineering, research, software platform, and product engineering teams.
Explore unconventional channels beyond standard platforms, utilizing academic events, research papers, open-source repositories, and professional communities.
Maintain a strong and steady pipeline of passive candidates to support critical organizational needs.
Design compelling, authentic, and personalized outreach tailored specifically to highly sought-after technical audiences.
Serve as the initial point of contact for prospective candidates to ensure a high-quality candidate journey.
Partner directly with hiring managers and recruiters to comprehend precise role requirements and calibrate search parameters.

Requirements

Possess two to five years of professional experience specifically focused on technical sourcing and engineering hiring.
Demonstrate a proven capability to source for specialized technical domains and discuss concepts related to deep learning, machine learning, natural language processing, and large-scale systems.
Show a strong history of utilizing advanced sourcing methodologies like Boolean search, complex ecosystem navigation, and talent mapping.
Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills to engage technical candidates effectively.
Maintain strong attention to detail alongside hands-on familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting software.

Skills and Tools

Technical sourcing
Talent mapping and Boolean search
Pipeline generation and candidate screening
Applicant tracking systems
Natural Language Processing (NLP) familiarity
Cross-functional collaboration

Salary and Benefits

Competitive annual base salary ranging from $140,000 to $180,000 USD alongside an attractive equity package.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and their families.
Generous parental leave offering 9 weeks of paternity leave and 12 weeks of maternity leave.
401(k) retirement plan participation.
Monthly commuter allowance stipend.
Flexible paid time off policy.
Daily catered lunch, dinner, and office snacks.

About the Company

Cartesia builds artificial intelligence that interacts with and learns from the world similarly to humans. Founded by PhDs from the Stanford AI Lab who invented State Space Models, the organization focuses on efficient, large-scale foundation models. The company receives backing from prominent investors and industry experts.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Cartesia careers page to submit an application and learn more about open opportunities.

Skills and tech stack

NLP

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Technical Sourcer role?

The annual base salary ranges from $140,000 to $180,000 USD, supplemented by an equity package.

Where is this position located?

This is an in-office position based at the company headquarters in San Francisco, California.

How much experience is required?

Candidates must have two to five years of experience in technical sourcing with a strong focus on engineering hiring.

What benefits are provided for US employees?

Benefits include fully covered health insurance, 401(k), flexible paid time off, parental leave, daily meals, commuter allowance, and equity.

Is visa sponsorship available?

Visa sponsorship is assessed on a case-by-case basis depending on the specific role and location, though success cannot be guaranteed.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Cartesia careers page.

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