Senior Sourcer

Armada; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada is seeking a Senior Sourcer – Contract to Hire to scale our R&D and G&A organizations across software, hardware, product, AI, and G&A functions. You will partner with recruiters and hiring managers to craft multi-channel sourcing strategies, build diverse pipelines, and engage passive candidates across technical disciplines.

This remote role supports West Coast hiring managers and uses data-driven recruiting tools to optimize pipeline health and candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical sourcing experience across software and hardware/AI roles.
• Experience building pipelines and closing top technical talent.
• Familiarity with multi-channel sourcing and talent mapping.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-channel sourcing strategies with recruiters and hiring managers.
• Build diverse, high-quality pipelines for R&D and G&A roles.
• Research, identify, and engage passive candidates across technical disciplines.
• Share market insights and adjust sourcing based on pipeline data.
• Track pipeline health and sourcing metrics to improve,

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Passive candidate engagement

Data-driven recruiting

Sourcing tools

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Gem

Greenhouse CRM

Job description

About the Company

Armada is thehyperscalerfor the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed,scaleand sovereignty. Namedone of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companiesandtothe CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.

With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including FoundersFund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell,Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edgeAI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.

Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.

About the Role

We're hiring a Senior Sourcer – Contract to Hire to help us scale our R&D and G&A organizations, spanning both Software, Hardware, Product, AI, and G&A functions. In this role, you'll partner closely with our recruiters and hiring managers to develop thoughtful, creative sourcing strategies and engage hard-to-find talent at every level, from individual contributors to senior leadership. You'll build diverse, high-quality pipelines for both traditional software roles and specialized hardware/AI systems roles, maintaining a high bar for candidate experience while championing data-driven sourcing practices.

Location.

This role is remote in the continental United States. We are unable to consider candidates outside of the continental USA. You will mainly be supporting West-Coast based hiring managers, so our ideal candidate is comfortable working Pacific Time. .

Mainresponsibilities:

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers across R&D (Software, Hardware, Product, and AI) and G&A to develop and execute multi-channel sourcing strategies, continuously iterating based on data and market signals.

• Build diverse, high-quality talent pipelines for both R&D and G&A roles through proactive outreach, talent mapping, referrals, technical communities, and other creative sourcing channels.

• Research, identify, and engage passive candidates across a range of technical disciplines.

• Serve as a strategic talent advisor by sharing market insights, calibrating candidate profiles with hiring managers, and recommending adjustments to sourcing approaches based on pipeline data.

• Track and analyze pipeline health, sourcing performance, and conversion metrics (outreach, response, and conversion rates) to identify what's working and continuously improve.

• Select, integrate, and champion sourcing tools and AI-enabled recruiting technology to build a scalable, data-driven sourcing process.

• Deliver a thoughtful, high-quality candidate experience throughout the sourcing and hiring process.

• Stay ahead of talent trends and emerging sourcing tools and platforms across both software and hardware AI talent markets.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of technical sourcing experience in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated success across both software and hardware/AI-focused technical roles; prior experience at an early-stage or high-growth hardware or AI company strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of hardware and AI-adjacent technical roles, terminology, and stacks (e.g., silicon/chip design, embedded systems, ML infrastructure) beyond traditional software engineering.

• Proven track record building high-quality pipelines, engaging hard-to-reach passive candidates, and supporting closures of top-tier technical talent.

• Hands-on experience with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, or Greenhouse CRM

• Experience sourcing across a breadth of functions, including R&D (software and hardware AI) and G&A (finance, legal, people, operations).

• Experience partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to develop sourcing strategies and influence search direction.

• Strong communication and candidate management skills, with the ability to craft compelling outreach and build genuine relationships with candidates over time.

• Comfortable using data to assess pipeline health, surface insights, and refine sourcing approaches.

• Experience with AI-enabled recruiting technology.

• Self-motivated and adaptable, able to manage multiple searches simultaneously in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.

Compensation & Benefits

For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting hourly range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications.

We use a geographic pay structure based on cost-of-labor markets.

• Tier 1 (e.g., SF Bay Area, NYC, Seattle): $66.97 – $83.71

• Tier 2 (most U.S. metro areas): $58.23 – $72.79

• Tier 3 (other cities): $55.32 - $69.15

Final compensation will be determined by experience, scope, and level, and may vary from the posted range.

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Compensation

$58—$72 USD

You're a Great Fit if You're

• A go-getter with a growth mindset.You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge

• A detail-oriented problem-solver.You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a 'get-it-done' attitude

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company

• A collaborative team player.You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda

• Highly organized and results-driven.Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.

Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates

Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.