Sofar Ocean is the leading ocean intelligence platform, closing the data gap for better predictability and outcomes. Backed by USV.
About the role
We're hiring our first in-house Sourcing Partner to build the top of our hiring funnel. You'll own finding and engaging the people we need to hit our growth plans, with a focus on hard-to-find talent: security-cleared engineers, government-facing technical roles, and sales hires who can open new markets. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of sourcing or full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally at a startup
- A track record of filling technical roles, with engineering sourcing and GTM as core strengths
- Strong Boolean and LinkedIn Recruiter skills, plus comfort finding talent beyond LinkedIn
- Experience with Ashby or a similar ATS, and a habit of keeping data clean
- Clear, warm writing that makes candidates want to talk to us
- An outgoing, curious approach to meeting people and building relationships
More about this role
Sofar Ocean is building the world's largest real-time ocean sensor network. Our Spotter buoys collect ocean data across the globe, and our software, including Wayfinder for voyage optimization, turns that data into decisions for commercial shipping, government, and defense customers. We're a team of about 100 based at Pier 28 in San Francisco, and we're growing fast.
We're hiring our first in-house Sourcing Partner to build the top of our hiring funnel. You'll own finding and engaging the people we need to hit our growth plans, with a focus on hard-to-find talent: security-cleared engineers, government-facing technical roles, and sales hires who can open new markets.
You'll report to the Head of People and work directly with hiring managers across engineering, product, and sales. This is a high-ownership role on a lean team. You'll have real influence over how we source, what tools we use, and how we measure success.
Partner with hiring managers at kickoff to define the profile, target companies, and must-have signals for each role
Source and engage passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Ashby, Metaview, referrals, communities, and creative channels
Write outreach that...
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