Technical Talent Sourcer: AI-Driven Engineer Sourcing

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainspring Energy is expanding its technical recruiting team to accelerate engineering hiring. This high-impact sourcing role owns the top of the funnel, engaging with recruiters and hiring managers to identify and qualify exceptional engineering talent.

You will use AI-powered tools and modern sourcing platforms to build precise pipelines across hardware, software, and firmware disciplines, ensuring fast, high-quality outreach and candidate engagement.

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of technical sourcing experience in a high-growth or technical environment.
• Demonstrated success sourcing engineers across hardware and software domains.
• Strong proficiency with modern sourcing tools and talent intelligence platforms.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance sourcing research, outreach personalization, candidate screening, and workflow efficiency.
• Ability to quickly understand complex technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive outbound sourcing campaigns for high-priority engineering roles.
• Build targeted pipelines across hardware, mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, manufacturing, and software engineering disciplines.
• Conduct detailed talent mapping and market research for niche or hard-to-fill skill sets.
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to align on candidate profiles and outreach strategies.
• Develop personalized, high-conversion outreach that clearly communicates Mainspring's mission, culture, technology, and growth trajectory.
• Leverage sourcing platforms and alternative channels to identify high-signal candidates.
• Utilize AI-enabled sourcing tools and automation thoughtfully to improve search precision, messaging personalization, workflow efficiency, and candidate engagement.
• Qualify and conduct initial outreach conversations as needed.
• Track sourcing metrics (response rates, conversion rates, from posting to interviews) and continuously optimize strategy.
• Maintain clean, accurate data within the ATS

Skills

Technical sourcing

Engineering talent

AI-powered sourcing

Candidate outreach

Market research

ATS data hygiene

Tools

Sourcing platforms

Talent intelligence platforms

AI tools for sourcing

Job description

Mainspring Energy is expanding its technical recruiting team to accelerate engineering hiring. This high-impact sourcing role owns the top of the funnel, engaging with recruiters and hiring managers to identify and qualify exceptional engineering talent.

You will use AI-powered tools and modern sourcing platforms to build precise pipelines across hardware, software, and firmware disciplines, ensuring fast, high-quality outreach and candidate engagement.