At Scale AI, our mission is to accelerate the development of AI applications. For 8 years, Scale has been the leading AI data foundry, helping fuel the most exciting advancements in AI, including generative AI, defense applications, and autonomous vehicles. With our recent Series F round, we’re accelerating the abundance of frontier data to pave the road to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and building upon our model deployment and evaluation platforms to bring and apply AI to both enterprises and governments.

We’re looking for a Sourcing Manager to drive sourcing initiatives across Scale’s highest priority roles globally. The Sourcing Manager will be a critical player in our talent acquisition strategy, responsible for developing and implementing proactive sourcing techniques to attract top-tier talent in the competitive AI and technology landscape. This role requires a blend of technical understanding, strategic thinking, and exceptional relationship-building skills.

You will:

Design and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies targeting exceptional talent in AI, machine learning, engineering, and related technical and non technical domains
Manage a team of technical and non technical sourcers, providing mentorship, coaching, and performance development
Lead, set clear guidelines, coach and develop a team of sourcers
Develop and maintain a robust talent pipeline for both current and anticipated hiring needs across multiple functions
Utilize advanced sourcing tools, social media platforms, professional networks, and innovative outreach techniques to identify and engage passive candidates
Collaborate closely with hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements, team dynamics, and strategic hiring objectives
Create and implement targeted sourcing campaigns for hard-to-fill technical and leadership positions
Leverage data-driven insights to continuously refine sourcing approaches and improve candidate quality
Develop and track key sourcing metrics, including candidate engagement rates, source of hire, and pipeline diversity
Implement and manage employee referral programs to enhance internal talent acquisition efforts
Stay current with emerging trends in AI, technology recruitment, and innovative sourcing methodologies

You have:

5+ years of experience in technical and non technical sourcing, with a proven track record in high-growth tech environments
Deep understanding of the AI and technology talent landscape
Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates in technical roles
Advanced proficiency with recruiting technologies and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, AI-powered sourcing tools)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret recruitment data and metrics
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment
Experience managing and developing sourcing teams
Strong understanding of technical job markets, compensation trends, and talent acquisition strategies
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
This position is based out of our SFHQ or NYC office. We work a hybrid schedule 3x a week in office

Nice to have:

Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Experience recruiting in AI, machine learning, or high-growth technology companies
Demonstrated success in scaling recruiting teams
Proficiency in recruiting technologies and ATS systems (Greenhouse + Gem)
Background in technical assessment and interview methodology design

Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You’ll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of San Francisco, New York, Seattle is:

$160,000—$195,000 USD

PLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.

About Us:

At Scale, we believe that the transition from traditional software to AI is one of the most important shifts of our time. Our mission is to make that happen faster across every industry, and our team is transforming how organizations build and deploy AI. Our products power the world’s most advanced LLMs, generative models, and computer vision models. We are trusted by generative AI companies such as OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft, government agencies like the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, and enterprises including GM and Accenture. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.

We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an affirmative action employer and inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. Please see the United States Department of Labor’s Know Your Rights poster for additional information.

We comply with the United States Department of Labor’s Pay Transparency provision.

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