ROLE OVERVIEWOur client is an AI lab headquartered in Redwood City, CA. The role is hybrid and a six-month contract. There is a strong possibility of extension, or to turn into full-time as  long as you can come on-site at least one day a week. However, you can also be fully remote, but there will be no chance for conversion or extension.The team is approximately 160 employees as of 2026—lean, high-output, and scaling. This sourcer will sit at the core of their technical hiring engine. The work directly impacts product capability and the company's long-term AI research moat.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESSourcing & Pipeline DevelopmentBuild and maintain quality pipelines for hard-to-fill engineering roles, including SRE, Infrastructure, and Staff-level Software EngineersExecute passive sourcing strategies through market mapping, talent mapping, and direct outreach to passive candidatesDevelop deep market intelligence on competitive talent landscapes and emerging technical talent poolsUtilize advanced sourcing tools and Boolean search techniques to identify qualified candidates across multiple channelsCandidate Evaluation & QualificationScreen and qualify candidates based on technical competencies and cultural fit aligned with hiring manager expectationsCalibrate quickly with hiring managers to understand role requirements and adjust sourcing strategy accordinglyMaintain high standards for candidate quality over volume, ensuring well-vetted pipelinesProvide detailed candidate assessments and recommendations to support hiring decisionsPipeline Management & CommunicationManage multiple concurrent engineering requisitions independently and efficientlyTrack pipeline metrics and provide regular updates on sourcing progress and candidate statusCommunicate proactively with hiring managers on pipeline health, candidate availability, and market conditionsRespond to feedback promptly and adjust sourcing approaches to continuously improve candidate qualityStakeholder CollaborationPartner closely with the recruiting team to ensure seamless handoff of qualified candidatesBuild and maintain relationships with passive candidates for future opportunitiesCollaborate with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and candidate profilesSupport the broader recruiting function with market insights and talent trend analysisWORK LOGISTICSThis role is onsite Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week at the client's Palo Alto officeCandidates must confirm commutability and schedule alignment before advancing in the interview process
