Technical Sourcer
Thinking Machines Lab · San Francisco
Frontier labonsite$200k–$275k
At a glance
Highlights
- Build pipelines of exceptional research and engineering talent for frontier AI.
- Help build the sourcing function from the ground up at a fast-moving startup.
- Craft outreach that resonates with researchers shaping human-AI communication.
What they offer
- Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid parental leave
- Relocation support as needed
Ideal candidate
A creative, autonomous relationship-builder who loves finding rare technical talent and crafting personalized outreach to researchers advancing human-centered AI.
Requirements
- 3+ years of sourcing or recruiting experience, ideally supporting technical roles in AI labs or tech startups
- Track record of identifying and engaging passive technical candidates, including researchers and engineers
- Excellent written communication skills with ability to craft compelling, personalized outreach
- Familiarity with the AI/ML research landscape, including key labs, conferences, and communities
- Experience using sourcing tools and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, academic search tools)
- Experience building sourcing processes and infrastructure at an early-stage or fast-scaling company
- Comfort operating with significant autonomy and adapting quickly as priorities shift
- visa sponsorship
- We sponsor visas - committed to working through the visa process together.
Lab profile
About Thinking Machines Lab
Builds frontier AI that extends human will and judgment through customizable models and interfaces.
What they build
- Inkling frontier models
- Tinker model customization
- Human-AI communication interfaces
Known for
- Frontier model training
- Post-training and reinforcement learning
- Evaluation infrastructure
- GPU supercomputing and reliability
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