Technical Sourcer (Contract)

A Technical Sourcer at Anyscale is responsible for identifying, engaging, and recruiting top AI and ML talent. This includes sourcing candidates through multiple channels, building a strong candidate pipeline, collaborating with hiring managers, conducting market research, and championing diversity and inclusion initiatives. The sourcer must maintain accurate records and reporting on their sourcing metrics to keep the Talent Acquisition team informed.

To be a Technical Sourcer at Anyscale, candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, along with at least one year of experience in recruiting or sales, and one year specifically in sourcing, either in-house or as part of an agency. An understanding of AI and ML market trends is essential, as well as strong communication and organizational skills.

Anyscale advocates for diversity and inclusion by implementing specific strategies aimed at attracting a varied candidate pool. The Technical Sourcer will be key in executing these initiatives, ensuring that recruiting practices are equitable and that candidates from diverse backgrounds feel valued and welcomed.

Anyscale boasts a collaborative culture with a focus on teamwork and empowerment among its employees. As a Technical Sourcer, you’ll be part of a small yet mighty recruiting team where your contributions have a direct impact on the company’s success, all while working in a fast-paced and innovative startup environment.

The Technical Sourcer position at Anyscale is compensated on an hourly basis, with a pay rate of $50 per hour. The compensation is market-based and data-driven, ensuring transparency and consistency, with adjustments made as the market evolves.

When asked this question, outline your method for identifying candidates, including how you utilize various sourcing channels such as LinkedIn, job boards, and networking events. Emphasize your creativity and ability to utilize data insights to enhance your sourcing strategies.

Focus on discussing how you assess a candidate's technical capabilities, cultural fit, and motivation. Talk about specific metrics or interview techniques you use to ensure candidates align with the role’s requirements and the team's dynamics.

Discuss how you actively seek out diverse candidates through your sourcing techniques, community outreach, and partnerships with diverse organizations. Highlight your commitment to inclusion as a key aspect of your recruitment philosophy.

Explain your methods of maintaining communication with candidates, such as personalized messaging and regular updates. Mention how you establish relationships that encourage ongoing dialogue and interest in the role.

Share the software or systems you use for tracking sourcing metrics (like ATS or CRM tools) and explain how you leverage data to optimize your sourcing strategies and reporting procedures.

Use this opportunity to showcase a specific instance where your innovative sourcing tactics led to successfully filling a challenging role. Highlight the methods you used and the skills that made you effective.

Talk about your strategies for continuous learning, including following industry blogs, attending webinars, or engaging in professional networks where you can gather insights on evolving trends and technologies in AI and ML.

Provide an example that illustrates your ability to understand hiring needs, align on role specifics, and work together on candidate evaluations, ultimately leading to a successful hire.

Discuss how you prioritize a positive experience for candidates, ensuring open communication, respect, and transparency throughout the recruitment journey, reflecting on the importance of their experience.

Demonstrate your conflict resolution skills by discussing the importance of constructive dialogue. Explain how you would seek to understand the hiring manager’s perspective while presenting data or insights to back your recommendations.