Founding Technical Sourcer (Robotics Startup)

Tutor Intelligence•Watertown, MA

20h•$100,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Tutor Intelligence is building the technology and processes to let robots go where theyâve never gone before: the average American factory. We understand that general-purpose and generally-intelligent robots are going to be built in our lifetimes, and weâre combining human and artificial intelligence to lead the charge. As an MIT-founded AI software company who deploys its inventions directly into the facilities that need them, on state-of-the-art hardware, every role at Tutor has a direct impact on the global, physical economy. We are looking for a Founding Sourcer to work closely with our CTO and engineering leadership to build and maintain a high-quality software engineering pipeline. This role is focused on top-of-funnel generation and pipeline operations rather than full-cycle recruiting. You will own sourcing strategy and execution for primarily software and technical engineering roles, ensure strong funnel hygiene in Lever, and partner directly with the CTO to keep hiring processes running smoothly, efficiently, and with high signal. This is an early, high-impact role for someone who is technically fluent, comfortable working directly with senior engineers, and excited to creatively find and engage exceptional technical talent.

Requirements

2â5+ years of experience in technical sourcing, recruiting, or a closely related role, with a focus on engineering or software talent
Strong technical literacy; ideally a background in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Hands-on experience sourcing candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS tools such as Lever
Comfort working directly with senior technical leaders and founders in a fast-moving startup environment
Demonstrated ability to identify, engage, and attract high-quality technical candidates through outbound sourcing
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly around pipeline management and process hygiene
Clear, concise written communication skills, especially for technical outreach
High ownership mindset; comfortable operating with limited structure and building processes as you go

Nice To Haves

Experience sourcing for software engineering, AI/ML, robotics, or other deep-tech roles
Familiarity with creative or non-traditional sourcing channels (e.g., open-source communities, research publications, technical forums)
Prior experience at an early-stage startup or on a founding recruiting/sourcing team
Exposure to talent market mapping, long-term pipeline building, or strategic workforce planning

Responsibilities

Partner directly with the CTO and engineering leaders to define sourcing strategies and talent profiles for software and technical engineering roles
Generate top-of-funnel candidates through outbound sourcing across LinkedIn Recruiter and non-traditional channels (e.g., GitHub, Reddit, academic papers, niche communities, creative tooling)
Manage inbound and outbound pipelines in Lever, including stage hygiene, tagging, notes, and coordination with hiring managers
Ensure a smooth and efficient candidate flow by supporting scheduling, handoffs, and communication between candidates and engineering leadership
Continuously experiment with new sourcing approaches, tools, and communities to reach hard-to-find technical talent
Provide clear visibility into pipeline health, sourcing effectiveness, and bottlenecks
Collaborate closely with engineering leadership to iterate on role definitions, candidate calibration, and process improvements