Technical Sourcer (Supercomputing/ML)

Etched • Taipei, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Etched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers - delivering over 10x higher performance and dramatically lower cost and latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep & parallel chain-of-thought reasoning agents. Backed by hundreds of millions from top-tier investors and staffed by leading engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history.
As we scale, we’re looking for a Technical Sourcer (Supercomputing/ML) to build and own some of the most high-leverage, relationship-driven parts of our recruiting function. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a company poised to become the next NVIDIA.
To maintain our competitive edge as we approach production, we’re expanding our team with a data-driven and inventive technical sourcer. You’ll work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, engineers, and leadership to identify, engage, and build pipelines of world-class technical talent.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-talent-density environments and loves the hunt — especially when it means going beyond traditional sourcing channels to uncover exceptional engineers before anyone else does.

Requirements

• Have 3+ years of experience sourcing technical talent in highly competitive markets
• Have deep experience sourcing software, systems, infrastructure, or hardware engineers
• Are highly resourceful and love finding exceptional candidates beyond obvious platforms
• Thrive in ambiguity and enjoy building sourcing engines from scratch
• Are detail-oriented, organized, and operationally strong
• Care deeply about candidate experience and employer brand
• Love working in high-velocity environments with extremely high hiring bars

Nice To Haves

• Experience sourcing in AI, supercomputing, semiconductor, or hardware domains
• A track record of building pipelines for highly niche or emerging technical fields
• Strong technical curiosity and ability to quickly learn new domains

Responsibilities

• Own top-of-funnel sourcing strategy across priority engineering roles in supercomputing, ML systems, firmware, networking, and distributed systems
• Build and maintain high-quality talent pipelines through outbound sourcing, referrals, events, research, and creative outreach
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements, ideal profiles, and search strategy
• Develop market maps for niche technical domains and continuously expand our talent network
• Run high-volume, high-signal outbound campaigns with thoughtful personalization
• Track sourcing performance, conversion rates, and funnel health
• Continuously experiment with new sourcing channels, tools, and techniques
• Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience from first touch onward

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office
• Daily lunch and dinner in our office
• Relocation support for those moving to San Jose

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees