Technical Sourcer (Venture-Backed Startup Recruiting) - A316

📋 Description

• • As a Technical Sourcer for a venture-backed startup recruiting firm, you will be instrumental in identifying and engaging top-tier talent for high-growth technology companies.
• • This role is designed for an individual with a passion for research, a keen analytical mind, and a talent for uncovering hidden gems within the competitive landscape of engineering, product, and design.
• • You will architect sophisticated search strategies, conduct deep-dive research, and build comprehensive talent intelligence to support the hiring needs of innovative startups.
• • Your primary focus will be on mapping talent ecosystems, understanding competitive hiring landscapes, and identifying candidates that traditional sourcing methods often miss.
• • This is a fully remote, full-time position requiring collaboration with teams operating on EST business hours, making it ideal for candidates in LATAM, the Philippines, or other global remote locations.
• • Pearl Talent partners with leading US and EU startups, many of whom have secured significant funding from top-tier investors like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund.
• • Our clients are seeking exceptional, driven individuals who can grow with their organizations and contribute to long-term success.
• • You will play a critical role in connecting these visionary founders with the sharpest minds in technology.
• • Your impact will extend to driving the identification of high-impact talent, contributing to strategic hiring decisions through market intelligence, and maintaining robust talent pipelines.
• • You will support internal recruiting teams by providing data-driven insights for targeted outreach strategies.
• • A significant portion of your role (40%) will involve Market Mapping & Talent Intelligence, where you'll conduct in-depth research into key sectors such as AI/ML, SaaS, and Fintech.
• • You will identify high-talent-density companies, analyze their team structures, and develop detailed talent maps that highlight key players, competitors, and potential candidate pools.
• • Monitoring hiring patterns, headcount growth, and organizational structures within relevant companies will be a crucial aspect of this research.
• • Another substantial part of your responsibility (35%) will be Strategic Candidate Sourcing.
• • This involves building high-quality candidate pipelines for Engineering, Product, and Design roles using advanced sourcing techniques.
• • You will leverage tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Crunchbase, and other research platforms to identify passive candidates and hidden talent within competitive startup environments.
• • Developing targeted outreach lists based on specific technical requirements will be essential for success.
• • The role also includes Deep Research & Market Insights (15%), where you will deliver valuable intelligence regarding startup funding rounds, company growth, and hiring signals.
• • Tracking competitor movements and emerging talent hubs within the startup ecosystem will provide crucial context for hiring strategies.
• • You will provide this intelligence to internal recruiting teams to inform strategic hiring decisions.
• • Finally, Data Integrity & Research Documentation (10%) ensures the accuracy and usability of the information you gather.
• • You will maintain accurate and organized talent pipelines within structured research trackers, ensuring market maps and candidate databases are up-to-date and actionable.
• • Managing sourcing data within shared documentation tools like Google Sheets will be a daily task.
• • This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of the startup ecosystem, gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies and high-growth companies.
• • You will be part of a dynamic team that values data-driven insights and strategic talent acquisition.
• • The role requires a proactive, analytical, and highly organized individual who thrives in independent, research-heavy work and enjoys building structured insights.
• • By excelling in this role, you will directly contribute to the success and growth of some of the most promising startups in the world, making a tangible impact on their ability to innovate and scale.
• • You will develop a deep understanding of the technical talent market, becoming an expert in identifying and engaging specialized professionals.
• • This is more than just a sourcing role; it's a strategic partnership with clients to build their most critical teams.
• • Your ability to think critically, research thoroughly, and communicate findings effectively will be key to your success and the success of the startups you support.
• • Embrace the challenge of finding the needle in the haystack and become an indispensable asset to our clients' growth journeys.