# Technical Sourcer at Thinking Machines

- Company: Thinking Machines
- What the company does: Connectionism: Research Blog by Thinking Machines Lab. Backed by a16z, Accel and GV.
- Company website: https://thinkingmachines.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $200K to $275K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-04
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/thinkingmachines/0b0b63c8-79b6-4901-9861-4a7f98370d30
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/thinking-machines-technical-sourcer/

## About the role

We're hiring a Recruiting Sourcer to build the pipeline of exceptional research and engineering talent that will define the next generation of AI. You'll partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and our technical leaders to identify, engage, and build relationships with candidates across research, engineering, and infrastructure.

## What they're looking for

- 3+ years of sourcing or recruiting experience, ideally supporting technical roles in AI labs or tech startups
- Track record of successfully identifying and engaging passive technical candidates, including researchers and engineers
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, personalized outreach
- Familiarity with the AI/ML research landscape, including key labs, conferences, and communities
- Experience using sourcing tools and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, academic search tools)
- Experience building sourcing processes and infrastructure at an early-stage or fast-scaling company

Tags: Operations