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ExaExaSan Francisco, CA

Technical Sourcer

Build Exa’s technical sourcing function from scratch, partnering with founders and engineering leaders to identify passive engineering and research candidates. The role requires 3+ years of technical sourcing or recruiting experience, strong written communication, and comfort using AI-driven tools in an ambiguous startup environment.

100k – 180k/yr
On-site3+ YOERecruiting

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Build Exa’s sourcing function from scratch, including outbound sequencing, messaging, and introductory calls across LinkedIn, email, and community platforms.
  • Write compelling cold outreach that converts passive candidates.
  • Use Exa’s search tools and agentic workflows to find and enrich candidate lists.
  • Experiment with sourcing channels such as GitHub, conference attendee lists, Discord communities, and research publications.
  • Partner with founders and engineering leaders to understand hiring profiles deeply.
  • Build and iterate on recruiting systems and workflows.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of sourcing or recruiting experience for engineering and research roles at a startup or high-growth company.
  • Experience sourcing passive candidates.
  • Strong written communication skills and the ability to tell a compelling story in a few sentences.
  • Comfort with ambiguity and building without an established playbook.
  • Curiosity about AI tools and willingness to use Exa’s products in the recruiting workflow.
  • Familiarity with the San Francisco startup ecosystem and technical talent communities.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Premium medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Fertility benefits.
  • Monthly wellness stipend.
  • International candidate sponsorship may be available, including STEM OPT, OPT, H-1B, O-1, and E-3 sponsorship.

Skills

LinkedInEmail Outreachcold outreachGitHubdiscordAI Toolssearch toolsAgentic Workflowscandidate sourcingrecruiting systems

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