Technical Sourcer

OctoML is an energetic new company changing how developers optimize and deploy machine learning models for their AI needs. We're a team of machine learning systems leaders focused on making machine learning (ML) more efficient and easier to deploy by… applying machine learning to it!

OctoML was founded by the creators of Apache TVM, a popular open-source compiler that transforms ML models into highly-efficient binary code optimized for the specific hardware and model architecture. We are building the Octomizer, a cloud-based "TVM as a Service" product that enables developers to optimize and package their ML models through a modern web app as well as a rich API surface.

We dream big but execute with focus and believe in creativity, productivity, and a balanced life. We value diversity in all dimensions.

We are looking for a Technical Sourcer who will be responsible for identifying and assessing technical talent for our Engineering, Product Management, and Solutions Architect teams.

You will work closely with our Recruiters and Engineering Hiring Managers to develop and execute strategies to locate and attract candidates to OctoML.

OctoML encourages practical and creative ways to surface leading talent, and we invest a lot of time activating passive candidates through a highly engaged approach. Our Recruiting Team is passionate about candidate experience, and this usually begins with the Sourcing Team. You will serve as the first point of contact/impression for OctoML and work to provide an incredible candidate experience throughout the interview process.

As a Technical Sourcer, you will:

• Source active candidates from online databases, contact lists, internal databases, employee referrals.

• Act as a search expert for a functional area(s) by understanding functional hiring needs, position specifications, and search requirements.

• Partner with recruiters to generate ideas, leverage resources, and share information that facilitates an effective search process.

• Screen candidates for availability, interest level, visa status, salary range, relocation needs, basic qualifications.

• Enhance professional training and development by attending company-sponsored classes and meetings.

• Act as a key recruiting partner in building and driving a pipeline of top candidates through multiple channels.

• Partner with Hiring Managers and Recruiters to build effective sourcing, assessment, and closing approaches with an ability to manage customer/partner expectations through a deep understanding of ROI.

• Ideate and execute on innovative sourcing strategies, referral campaigns, and events.

• Optimize the recruiting process to maximize efficiency.

• Coordinate and schedule initial candidate conversation with Recruiter and Hiring Managers.

• Establish strong relationships with diverse candidates and organizations.

• Build candidate pipelines from the ground up for Engineering, Product Manager, and Solutions Architect teams for OctoML.

• Research and map out the talent pool in various industries.

• Track metrics to analyze candidate pipelines with stakeholders.

• Become a subject matter expert in research and sourcing for bespoke openings.

Your qualifications include:

• 3+ years of sourcing experience (agency or internal)

• Have experience with sourcing tools like LinkedIn, Ashby, SeekOut, Hired, Gem, Lever, Greenhouse, etc.

• Skilled at partnering with hiring teams to build effective sourcing and assessment with an ability to manage customer/partner expectations through a deep understanding of ROI

• Participate in special projects/recruiting initiatives, including assessment of best practices in interviewing techniques, leveraging of internal sources of talent, and identification of top performers

• Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as influencing skills

• Organized, pragmatic people who thrive in a results-oriented environment are encouraged to apply

• Experience creating, measuring, and scaling workflow between Candidates, Hiring Managers, and the Recruiting team

• Track record of success in facilitating the identification and attraction of industry-leading talent for immediate business needs, as well as for critical long-term talent planning and pipelining

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

Location: Onsite (post-pandemic) in Seattle, WA or Remote

Our Benefits:

OctoML aims to provide the resources that employees need to be healthy and comfortable.

• 4 weeks paid personal time off + company paid holidays and company downtime 2x per year

• 100% employer paid premium (for employee and dependents) with a low-deductible plan

• Family & Medical Paid Time Off (includes Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, among others)

• Remote and telework setups for employees (post-COVID)

• Flexible work hours

OctoML is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on an evaluation of abilities and effectiveness. We don't discriminate against employees based on any other personal characteristic or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.