Technical Sourcer is an open position at Outset located in San Francisco that suits a resourceful talent professional skilled in engaging specialized engineering talent. The individual in this role will drive candidate pipeline creation and partner with internal stakeholders to fill critical engineering positions.
Role Overview
Outset is hiring a Technical Sourcer based in San Francisco to support rapid team expansion. The position focuses on discovering passive candidates, building comprehensive talent maps, and collaborating closely with engineering leaders and recruiters to shape hiring strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with hiring managers and recruiters to define role criteria, technical needs, and ideal candidate backgrounds.
Construct targeted talent pools and pipelines categorized by domain expertise, technical skills, and geographic locations.
Source passive candidates through platforms like GitHub, LinkedIn Recruiter, technical communities, alumni networks, and open-source projects.
Apply advanced search techniques such as Boolean and X-ray searches alongside talent intelligence tools to locate candidates for hard-to-fill positions.
Craft tailored outreach messages highlighting the company mission, technical challenges, and career growth opportunities.
Perform initial candidate screenings to evaluate technical alignment, motivation, location, and compensation expectations.
Deliver calibrated candidate profiles to hiring teams accompanied by detailed sourcing context.
Track pipeline activity and maintain data accuracy within Ashby.
Monitor funnel metrics, response rates, and diversity representation to refine sourcing approaches.
Deliver market intelligence reports regarding competitor activity and talent availability to leadership.
Cultivate enduring relationships with prospective candidates for future hiring initiatives.
Support inclusive hiring objectives by diversifying talent channels and mitigating bias.
Enhance team workflows through documentation, automation, and standardized research methods.
Requirements
Three to six years of professional technical sourcing experience.
Demonstrated background in sourcing for engineering domains such as machine learning, backend, frontend, full-stack, mobile, platform, data, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, security, and technical leadership.
Capability to evaluate technical talent based on architectural depth, frameworks, and programming languages rather than job titles alone.
Working knowledge of developer communities, GitHub, LinkedIn Recruiter, and referral ecosystems.
Proficiency in candidate research, talent mapping, and Boolean or X-ray search methods.
Written communication skills suitable for drafting authentic outreach to technical professionals.
Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting software.
Ability to handle shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing candidate experience.
Consultative collaboration skills supported by market data utilization.
Detail-oriented methodology focused on metrics and outcomes.
Dedication to inclusive hiring practices.
Familiarity with modern technology stacks including Python, Java, Go, TypeScript, React, Node.js, Kubernetes, cloud platforms, distributed systems, and LLMs.
Nice to Have
Experience using platforms such as Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Gem, SeekOut, hireEZ, or LinkedIn Recruiter.
Skills and Tools
LinkedIn Recruiter
GitHub
Ashby
Boolean search
X-ray search
Python
Java
Go
TypeScript
React
Node.js
Kubernetes
AWS, GCP, Azure
Salary and Benefits
Salary range of $140K to $190K
Equity offerings included
About the Company
Outset builds AI-powered user interviews to provide qualitative insights for enterprise brands. Backed by prominent Silicon Valley investors including Radical Ventures, M12, 8VC, Y Combinator, and Adverb Ventures, the company raised a $30M Series B in December 2025 and serves major global enterprises.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please visit the official Outset careers page.
