Technical Sourcer

Kaizen Labs • New York, NY

1d • $40 - $60 • Hybrid

About The Position

Kaizen has recently raised its Series A, and we’re entering an exciting phase of growth. We’re looking for an Engineering Recruiter to support top-of-funnel hiring efforts for our engineering team over the next six months. This role will focus primarily on proactive engineering sourcing, pipeline building, and early-stage candidate engagement. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers and recruiting partners to build strong, diverse pipelines and ensure a best-in-class candidate experience at the top of the funnel. This is an ideal opportunity for a recruiter who loves technical sourcing, creative outreach, and hands-on execution in a fast-paced startup environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, with a strong emphasis on engineering or technical sourcing.
• Proven success sourcing for software engineers in a startup or high-growth tech environment.
• Deep comfort using LinkedIn Recruiter and sourcing tools such as Gem or Juicebox.io.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to craft compelling outreach.
• Organized, metrics-driven, and comfortable reporting on pipeline health.
• Someone who leads with empathy and values a positive candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Own top-of-funnel sourcing for all engineering roles, building diverse and high-quality candidate pipelines.
• Leverage Ashby, LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, Juicebox.io, and other sourcing tools to identify and engage top engineering talent.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and recruiters to understand technical requirements and sourcing priorities.
• Conduct initial outreach and early-stage candidate engagement, ensuring a thoughtful, white-glove experience.
• Track and manage sourcing pipelines, sharing regular updates on funnel health and sourcing performance.
• Support early-stage interview coordination as needed to ensure smooth handoffs to full-cycle recruiters.
• Identify creative, outside-the-box sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill engineering roles.
• Contribute ideas to improve sourcing workflows and automation as we scale.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed