Talent Acquisition & Sourcing Specialist

Fireflies; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a passionate Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment. This role demands a unique blend of technical and non-technical recruiting expertise, with a focus on building strong candidate pipelines and optimizing hiring processes. The ideal candidate will leverage their experience in outreach campaigns and employer branding to attract top talent. If you are metrics-driven, adaptable, and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a culture that values communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Work Remotely

Flexible Leave Policy

No Boss Culture

Flexible Working Hours

LGBTQ+ Friendly

Company Offsites/Virtual Retreats

Tech Reimbursements

Qualifications

• 6+ years in software development with recruiting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Boolean search and sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates using platforms like LinkedIn and GitHub.
• Manage the entire hiring pipeline from sourcing to offer closure.

Skills

Recruitment Coordination

Sourcing Strategies

Boolean Search

Employer Branding

Metrics Accountability

Technical Recruiting

Communication Skills

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

ATS

CRM

AI-driven Sourcing Tools

Job description

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist with an engineering degree who is deeply passionate about hunting top talent, building pipelines, and optimizing hiring processes . The ideal candidate should have a strong grasp of technical and non-technical hiring , sourcing strategies , and recruitment coordination , along with experience in outreach campaigns and employer branding . This role requires someone who is metrics-driven, highly accountable, super active, and capable of handling multiple roles at once while delivering high-quality results at scale .

Responsibilities

• Sourcing Talent Hunting : Find top candidates for technical and non-technical roles using platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, Twitter, and niche job boards.
• Boolean Advanced Search : Use Boolean search, X-ray searches, and AI-driven sourcing tools to identify hidden talent.
• Recruitment Coordination : Manage the entire hiring pipeline from sourcing to offer closure.
• Outreach Engagement : Craft compelling messages to attract top talent and build strong candidate relationships.
• Employer Branding : Post on social media and engage with relevant communities to build Fireflies.ai s hiring presence.
• Interview Selection : Conduct initial screenings, coordinate interviews, and work with hiring managers to ensure a smooth process.
• Ability to Handle High-Volume Complex Roles : Work on high-impact, niche, and unique roles such as AI Engineers, Growth Hackers, full-stack engineers, and Design roles etc.
• Metrics Accountability : Track sourcing efficiency, outreach conversion rates, and hiring speed to continuously optimize recruitment efforts.
• Tech-Savvy Data-Driven : Use ATS, CRM, and automation tools to improve hiring workflows and make data-backed decisions.

Roles to Hire:

• Ex: Senior Engineers, Product Growth Marketer, CTOs

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experience Background:
  • 6+ years in software development
  • Former CTO or lead developer
  • Built an app with 10,000+ users
  • Experience in product-driven companies, delivering high-quality, reliable products
  • Remote work experience with an international mindset
• Technical Open Source Presence:
  • Active on GitHub (1,000+ commits/year, followers are a plus)
  • Strong contributions to open-source projects
  • Technical blog writing or public speaking experience
• Communication Impact:
  • Clearly articulates roles and impact on projects (beyond minor metric improvements)
  • Strong written and verbal communication throughout the hiring process
• Tech Stack Proficiency:
  • React, Node, Meteor, Docker, AWS, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ

Ideal Candidate

• Engineering degree (B.Tech, B.E., or similar background).
• 1-4 years of experience in technical and non-technical recruiting.
• Strong knowledge of Boolean search, sourcing strategies, and recruitment automation tools.
• High energy, passionate, and eager to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Ability to run outreach campaigns and social media hiring effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong cultural fit for Fireflies.ai .
• Ability to manage multiple hiring priorities, meet aggressive hiring goals, and work in a data-driven manner .

Values that are important to us:

• You should be a great communicator and culture maintainer.
• Take a look at our culture document
• Youre data-driven and customer-focused
• You value fast incremental engineering cycles
• You maintain design excellence and minimize complexity
• You measure your results automate when possible
• You get 10% better at something every week
• You have an internal compass and take accountability initiative
• We value overcommunication, candid feedback and a results-driven culture

Perks and benefits :

• Competitive comp
• Work remotely anywhere in your respective country
• Ability to move laterally within a team and grow rapidly
• Paid time off and flexible leave policy
• No boss culture
• Flexible working hours
• LGBTQ+ friendly
• Company Offsites/Virtual Retreats
• Tech reimbursements