Technical Sourcer

Aston Carter; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Technical Sourcer to own the top of the recruiting funnel, identifying and engaging passive candidates for critical roles. This on-site role is based at the Austin, TX campus and involves building a world-class recruiting function from the ground up.

You will collaborate with Talent Acquisition Partners, use AI-driven sourcing and advanced search techniques, and engage with technical experts to represent roles accurately and assess fit.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sourcing or recruiting experience in-house or agency.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced search.
• Strong Boolean sourcing skills.
• Proven track record of engaging passive candidates and initial qualification conversations.
• Proficiency with an ATS and disciplined candidate data management.
• Ability to quickly research and understand new role profiles, particularly in technical domains.
• Comfort engaging with technical professionals, including software engineers and engineers.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
• Strong written communication for crafting outreach messages.
• Organized and detail-oriented approach to managing multiple searches and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Own the top of the recruiting funnel by identifying and engaging passive candidates for Partner-led searches.
• Source candidates using advanced techniques, including Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and other channels.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for current and anticipated roles.
• Develop, test, and iterate sourcing models for difficult positions and improve pipeline quality.
• Conduct initial qualification screens to assess candidate viability and interest.
• Hand off qualified candidate pipelines to Talent Acquisition Partners with market context.
• Draft, personalize outreach messages at scale using AI sourcing tools.
• Identify non-obvious channels and talent pools to access high-caliber candidates.
• Compile sourcing insights including talent availability and market signals.
• Document sourcing plans with deliverables, timelines and success metrics.

Skills

2+ years sourcing

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

Passive candidate outreach

ATS proficiency

Role profiling

Technical outreach

Strong writing

Organized

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

N/A

Job description

Job Title: Technical Sourcer

Job Description

As a Technical Sourcer, you will own the top of the recruiting funnel and act as the hunter who finds exceptional talent that traditional job postings will never reach. You will map markets, crack hard-to-fill searches, and engage passive, in-demand candidates using advanced sourcing techniques and modern AI tooling. Partnering closely with Talent Acquisition Partners on highly critical roles, you will be measured by the caliber of talent you surface rather than the volume of outreach you send. In this on-site role based at the Austin, TX campus, you will help build a world-class recruiting function from the ground up and directly influence who joins the team shaping the future of construction and 3D-printed housing.

Responsibilities

• Own the top of the recruiting funnel by identifying and engaging passive candidates for Talent Acquisition Partner–led searches.
• Source candidates using advanced techniques, including Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and other relevant channels.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines focused on passive and hard-to-reach candidates for current and anticipated roles.
• Develop, test, and iterate sourcing models for difficult or specialized positions, recommending new techniques to improve pipeline quality and volume.
• Conduct initial qualification screens to assess candidate viability and interest, focusing on top-of-funnel evaluation rather than full assessment.
• Hand off qualified candidate pipelines to Talent Acquisition Partners at an agreed definition of done, including relevant market context to ensure smooth progression.
• Draft, personalize, and send high-quality outreach messages at scale using AI sourcing and messaging tools.
• Identify and surface non-obvious channels, communities, and talent pools to expand access to high-caliber candidates.
• Compile and share sourcing insights with Talent Acquisition Partners, including talent availability, competitive dynamics, and broader market signals.
• Document sourcing plans with clear deliverables, timelines, and success metrics for each search.
• Maintain excellent data hygiene within the applicant tracking system and related tools, ensuring accurate candidate records and adherence to response timelines.
• Follow established recruiting playbooks and processes while contributing ideas to improve sourcing strategy, tools, and workflows.
• Collaborate closely with a full-cycle recruiter to align on role requirements, target profiles, and stakeholder expectations.
• Comfortably engage with technical experts, including software engineers, technology leaders, and structural and civil engineers, to accurately represent roles and assess fit.
• Quickly research new domains and role types to understand target profiles and refine sourcing strategies.

Essential Skills

• At least 2+ years of sourcing or recruiting experience in an in-house or agency environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, including advanced search and outreach capabilities.
• Strong Boolean sourcing skills across at least one talent domain.
• Proven track record of engaging passive candidates and conducting initial qualification conversations.
• Proficiency with an applicant tracking system (ATS) and disciplined candidate data management.
• Ability to quickly research and understand new role profiles, particularly in technical domains.
• Comfort engaging with technical professionals, including technology and software engineering experts, and occasionally structural and civil engineers.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
• Strong written communication skills for crafting compelling outreach messages.
• Organized and detail-oriented approach to managing multiple searches, pipelines, and timelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 4+ years of sourcing experience with demonstrated independent ownership of specialized or hard-to-fill roles.
• Experience sourcing technical or niche roles such as engineering, software, robotics, skilled trades, or construction / AEC.
• Hands-on experience using AI sourcing and outreach tools at volume to personalize and scale candidate engagement.
• Experience in a high-volume recruiting or search-firm environment.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and contract recruiting environments.
• Comfort working closely with a full-cycle recruiter and hiring stakeholders to refine and adjust search strategies.
• Interest in the future of construction and 3D-printed housing, and enthusiasm for contributing to dignified, affordable, resilient, and sustainable shelter.
• Desire to help build a world-class recruiting function from the ground up in a growing company with a strong culture.
• Openness to potential long-term opportunities, including the possibility of conversion from contract to full-time, depending on business needs and performance.

Work Environment

This role is based on-site at the Austin, TX headquarters campus and requires working onsite five days a week. You will primarily support one recruiter and partner closely with a full-cycle recruiter who works directly with hiring managers and key stakeholders. The environment is fast-paced and growth-oriented, with exposure to the innovative tools and technologies used to build 3D-printed homes. You will work within modern recruiting systems, including an applicant tracking system, LinkedIn Recruiter, and AI-driven sourcing and outreach tools. The culture emphasizes collaboration, high performance, and continuous learning, offering the opportunity to get in early with a growing organization and see the direct impact of your sourcing efforts on the team and mission.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 400. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.