Senior Technical Sourcer

Decagon
San Francisco, CA
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for technical sourcers who actively build talent pipelines in the AI industry and collaborate with engineering leaders.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4+ years in high-growth tech firms and a history of sourcing elite engineers
    — “Have 4+ years of technical sourcing experience, ideally at a high-growth or talent-dense technology company
  • Individuals who consistently deliver scalable hiring solutions for engineering teams
    — “Consistently build high-quality pipelines and deliver against ambitious hiring goals

Things to consider

  • In-office requirement may not accommodate remote-preference candidates
    — “We’re an in-office company, driven by a shared commitment to excellence and velocity
  • High expectations for sourcing effectiveness and innovation in talent strategies
    — “Bring a high level of ownership, urgency, and creativity in finding hard-to-reach talent

How to stand out

  • Highlight data-driven sourcing strategies and measurable pipeline success in your resume
    — “Use data and market knowledge to measure, iterate, and improve sourcing effectiveness
  • Showcase creative outreach methods tailored to niche engineering roles
    — “Creative and resourceful in finding hard-to-reach talent and crafting compelling outreach
  • Demonstrate experience with AI/ML or infrastructure roles in your sourcing portfolio
    — “Have sourced specialized talent across areas like AI/ML, infrastructure, or distributed systems
  • Emphasize collaboration with engineering leaders in your interview narrative
    — “Partner closely with recruiters, engineering leaders, and hiring managers to build strong talent pipelines
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • building strong talent pipelines
  • identifying and engaging exceptional software engineers
Typical background
4+ years of technical sourcing experiencebackground in high-growth or talent-dense technology companies

Skills & requirements

Required

Technical SourcingPipeline BuildingTalent MappingRecruiting

Preferred

Ai/ml SourcingDistributed Systems Sourcing

About the role

Original posting from Decagon via Ashby

About Decagon

Decagon is the leading conversational AI platform empowering every brand to deliver concierge customer experiences.

Our technology enables industry-defining enterprises like Avis Budget Group, Block’s Cash App and Square, Chime, Oura Health, and Hunter Douglas to deploy AI agents that power personalized, deeply satisfying interactions across voice, chat, email, SMS, and every other channel.

We’re building a future where customer experiences are being redefined from support tickets and hold music to faster resolutions, richer conversations, and deeper relationships. We’re proud to be backed by world-class investors who share that vision, including a16z, Accel, Bain Capital Ventures, Coatue, and Index Ventures, along with many others.

We’re an in-office company, driven by a shared commitment to excellence and velocity. Our values — Just Get It Done, Invent What Customers Want, Winner’s Mindset, and The Polymath Principle — shape how we work and grow as a team.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Decagon is looking for a Senior Technical Sourcer to help us identify and attract exceptional engineering talent as we continue to scale our technical organization.

You’ll partner closely with recruiters, engineering leaders, and hiring managers to build strong talent pipelines across our engineering organization. You’ll have significant ownership over how we map the market, identify and engage talent, and continuously raise the bar for the engineers we bring to Decagon.

YOU MAY BE A GOOD FIT IF YOU:

  • Have 4+ years of technical sourcing experience, ideally at a high-growth or talent-dense technology company
  • Have a strong track record of identifying and engaging exceptional software engineers
  • Consistently build high-quality pipelines and deliver against ambitious hiring goals
  • Are creative and resourceful in finding hard-to-reach talent and crafting compelling outreach
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment and build strong partnerships with recruiters and hiring managers

EVEN BETTER IF YOU:

  • Have experience sourcing at an AI company, high-growth startup, or talent-dense organization
  • Have sourced specialized talent across areas like AI/ML, infrastructure, or distributed systems
  • Use data and market knowledge to measure, iterate, and improve sourcing effectiveness
  • Bring a high level of ownership, urgency, and creativity in finding hard-to-reach talent

Compensation

$110k - $200k + equity

Benefits

We proudly offer the following benefits for our full-time employees:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
  • Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
  • Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension)
  • Parental Leave
  • Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
  • Monthly stipend to support your wellness, lifestyle, and work-life balance
  • Daily lunches and snacks in the office to keep you at your best
  • Take what you need vacation policy (subject to local requirements; UK employees receive 25 days of statutory leave)

These benefits are described in more detail in Decagon’s policies, may vary by location, and can change at any time according to applicable compensation and benefits plans.

Source: Decagon careers (Ashby)

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