Technical Sourcer - Contractor

XPENG • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

XPENG is a leading smart technology company at the forefront of innovation, integrating advanced AI and autonomous driving technologies into its vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and robotics. With a strong focus on intelligent mobility, XPENG is dedicated to reshaping the future of transportation through cutting-edge R&D in AI, machine learning, and smart connectivity.
We are seeking a Technical Sourcer to join our dynamic HR team. In this role, you will partner closely with hiring managers to identify and engage top talent for AI and engineering positions, playing a critical role in building high-impact teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in technical sourcing or recruiting, preferably for software engineering or related roles.
• Proven ability to identify and engage high-quality candidates in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Experience leveraging multiple sourcing channels (e.g., LinkedIn, GitHub, referrals, events).
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively engage and influence candidates and stakeholders.
• Fluency in English; Mandarin proficiency is a strong plus.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MA/MS) or higher.
• Familiarity with the autonomous driving or AI industry.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), preferably Greenhouse.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to learn quickly in a fast-evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and recruiters to deeply understand hiring needs, role requirements, and team priorities.
• Proactively identify, engage, and pipeline passive candidates for AI and engineering roles.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate outreach to assess alignment and interest.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies and campaigns to meet hiring goals.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct market research to understand talent landscape, competitor activity, and sourcing opportunities.
• Track, analyze, and report on pipeline metrics to inform stakeholders and improve hiring efficiency.
• Support interview coordination and candidate experience when needed.
• Continuously evaluate and improve sourcing processes and best practices.

Benefits

• A fun, supportive and engaging environment
• Infrastructures and computational resources to support your ML model development/research.
• Opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies with the top talent in the field.
• Opportunity to make significant impact on transportation revolution by the means of advancing autonomous driving
• Competitive compensation package
• Snacks, lunches, dinners, and fun activities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees