Technical Sourcer

Technical Sourcer
Location: Palo Alto, CA (on-site)

About 1X

We’re an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, on a mission to build a truly abundant society through general-purpose robots capable of performing any kind of work autonomously.

We believe that to truly understand the world and grow in intelligence, humanoid robots must live and learn alongside us. That’s why we’re focused on developing friendly home robots designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life.

Role Overview

We are looking for a true Technical Sourcer to help us identify and engage top-tier passive talent across technical roles in the robotics and AI industry. You will work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates. If you’re passionate about craft and love applying various sourcing techniques beyond just LinkedIn Recruiter, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements and ideal candidate profiles.

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans focused exclusively on passive candidate engagement for highly specialized technical roles.

• Utilize a wide variety of sourcing tools, databases, forums, and creative strategies beyond LinkedIn Recruiter to uncover hidden talent.

• Build and maintain top-of-funnel pipelines, tracking engagement and conversion metrics for continuous improvement.

• Conduct initial outreach and personalized messaging to assess passive candidates' fit and interest.

• Maintain accurate and organized candidate data in our ATS.

• Stay current on industry trends and competitor hiring practices to inform sourcing strategies.

• 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing with a strong focus on passive candidate engagement.

• Demonstrated success sourcing for complex, niche technical roles (e.g., AI, robotics, embedded systems, mechanical design).

• Mastery of advanced sourcing techniques and tools.

• Ability to think creatively and strategically to identify and engage top passive talent.

• Strong collaboration skills and experience working closely with recruiters and hiring managers.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Must be available to work on-site 100% in Palo Alto, CA

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary Range: $110,000 – $150,000

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer
1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.