Job description
Associate Talent Sourcer (India – Remote)
About Recruiting from Scratch (RFS)
At
Recruiting from Scratch (RFS)
, we’re on a mission to become the go-to technical recruiting partner for high-growth startups and cutting-edge tech companies across the U.S. We operate
100% remotely
, collaborating with some of the most exciting, investor-backed teams to help them find
world-class technical talent
.
As an
Associate Talent Sourcer
, you’ll play a critical role in identifying, engaging, and building pipelines of exceptional candidates for some of the most impactful technical roles in the market.
This position is
remote, India-based
, and requires
hands-on experience in U.S. IT recruitment and startup hiring
.
The Role
This isn’t just about sourcing — it’s about being a
strategic sourcing partner
to recruiters and account managers.
You’ll craft creative approaches to connect top technical talent with fast-growing U.S. startups.
You’ll work across
engineering, AI/ML, product, and GTM roles
, supporting
multiple high-priority searches
in competitive markets.
You’ll combine
sourcing expertise, storytelling ability
, and
market insight
to fuel our clients’ growth while delivering a
world-class candidate experience
.
What You’ll Do
Be a Talent Strategist
– Partner with recruiters and account managers to understand hiring needs and develop targeted sourcing strategies.
Discover Top Talent
– Use
LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Boolean and X-Ray searches
, and other platforms to identify top U.S. talent.
Tell the Story
– Craft thoughtful, personalized outreach that conveys each client’s mission, culture, and opportunity.
Build for Now & Later
– Develop pipelines of passive talent for current and future hiring needs.
Share Market Insights
– Provide data-driven feedback and market intel to refine hiring profiles and strategies in real time.
Measure & Improve
– Track sourcing metrics, assess funnel health, and optimize your approach using data.
Champion the Candidate Experience
– Ensure all candidate interactions reflect RFS’s high standards of professionalism, clarity, and care.
Optimize Data & Tools
– Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records and pipelines in our
ATS (RecruiterFlow)
.
What You’ll Bring
Experience:
3–6 years of
technical sourcing experience
,
must include
U.S. IT/Software Engineering recruitment and startup hiring exposure.
Proven Success:
Strong track record filling
engineering, machine learning, and product roles
for
U.S.-based startups
.
Tools Expertise:
Proficiency in
LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, Boolean search, GitHub, Stack Overflow, X-Ray search
, and other sourcing platforms.
Diversity Focus:
Experience with
diversity sourcing
and building
inclusive talent pipelines
.
Communication:
Exceptional
written and verbal communication skills
to create engaging, personalized outreach.
Role Assessment:
Ability to evaluate candidates for
engineering, AI/ML, product, and GTM roles
.
Data-Driven:
Use metrics and insights to continuously refine sourcing strategy.
Organization:
Maintain
clean, accurate pipeline data
and track key sourcing metrics (outreach, response rates, conversion).
Collaboration:
Thrive in a
fast-paced, high-volume
, and
fully remote
environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary:
Up to ₹100,000/month (based on experience & location)
Commission:
Uncapped earnings on successful placements
Paid Leave & Performance Bonuses
Fully Remote
– Work from anywhere in
India
High-Growth Career Path
– Exposure to top-tier
U.S. startups
and
scaling tech teams
Required Skill Profession
Computer Occupations