Alliance/Partner Marketing, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Applicant Tracking System, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Automotive Industry, Automotive Technology, Campaigns, Candidate Pipeline, Candidate Qualification, Candidate Sourcing, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Detail Oriented, DevOps, Documentation, GitHub, Information Technology & Information Systems, Java, LinkedIn, Metrics, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Management, Software Engineering, Software as a Service (SaaS), Sourcing Strategy, Startup, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Technical Leadership, Technical Recruiting, Website Conversion, Writing Skills
Job Description
Title: Contract Sourcing Recruiter (Technical Recruiting)
Location: Irvine, CA, 92614
Shift: Standard Shift | Mon - Fri
Duration: 6 Months Contract with possible extensions
XXXX: Up to $40.00 - $45.00/hr. on w2.
Position Overview
Seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Contract Sourcing Recruiter with strong experience in high-volume technical sourcing and top-of-funnel talent generation within fast-paced technology environments.
This role is heavily focused on active sourcing, pipeline generation, candidate outreach, and rapid submittals for technical positions. The ideal candidate will be a true technical sourcer with proven experience building pipelines of qualified technical talent across Software Engineering, Cloud, Infrastructure, Data Engineering, AI/GenAI, and related technology domains.
The recruiter will focus primarily on sourcing activities rather than stakeholder management and should be comfortable generating 15 20 qualified candidates per week after ramp-up.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Sourcing & Pipeline Generation
- Proactively source and identify qualified technical candidates through:
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- GitHub
- Technical communities
- Job boards
- Networking platforms
- Boolean search strategies
- Build and maintain a high-volume top-of-funnel pipeline for technical hiring initiatives
- Generate consistent candidate flow with a target of 15 20 qualified candidates per week after onboarding
- Conduct targeted outreach campaigns to engage passive technical talent
- Continuously refine sourcing strategies to improve speed, quality, and candidate conversion rates
Candidate Engagement & Screening
- Conduct initial candidate outreach and qualification conversations
- Administer and coordinate online technical assessments
- Evaluate candidate alignment with technical requirements, experience, and hiring priorities
- Build short-term candidate relationships to support immediate hiring needs and rapid submissions
- Maintain consistent follow-up and communication throughout the sourcing process
Recruiting Operations & Collaboration
- Manage multiple technical requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Utilize ATS platforms and recruiting tools to track candidate activity and pipeline progress
- Partner closely with recruiting and talent acquisition teams to support hiring goals
- Maintain accurate candidate documentation and sourcing metrics
- Support recruiting process improvements and sourcing automation initiatives
Required Qualifications
- 2 3 years of experience in:
- Technical sourcing
- Technical recruiting
- Talent acquisition
- Proven experience supporting high-volume technical recruiting environments
- Strong understanding of technical skill sets and roles including:
- Software Engineers
- Cloud Engineers/Architects
- Data Engineers
- DevOps Engineers
- GenAI/AI Engineers
- Infrastructure Engineers
- Hands-on experience with:
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Boolean search techniques
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Strong sourcing and pipeline generation capabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience sourcing for:
- Automotive technology companies
- SaaS organizations
- IT infrastructure environments
- Fast-growth/startup environments
- Familiarity with technologies such as:
- Java
- Python
- Kubernetes
- AWS
- Azure
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Experience with sourcing automation tools
- Experience working in agile recruiting environments
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a true technical sourcer with strong experience building high-volume technical talent pipelines in fast-paced tech environments. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys proactive sourcing, outreach, and candidate generation rather than business-facing stakeholder management.
Success in this role will be measured by:
- Pipeline generation volume
- Candidate quality
- Speed to submission
- Sourcing efficiency
- Ability to support rapid hiring initiatives
Team Culture
The Talent Acquisition team values:
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Innovation and continuous improvement
- Agility and adaptability
- Passion for technology
- Professional growth and learning
- Inclusivity and diverse perspectives