Senior Talent Sourcer

If you’re a Recruiter/Sourcer looking to work on breakthrough technology at the intersection of photonics, silicon, and AI in a scaling deep-tech startup, this opportunity is for you! This hands-on role has a direct impact on building world-class technical teams and offers the chance to shape and influence sourcing strategy, not just execute it. You’ll partner closely with recruiters and engineering leaders in a fast-moving environment, where sourcing excellence directly enables our ability to hire and scale.

This hands-on role is not just about executing tasks;it’s about making a real impact by helping to build world-class technical teams. You’ll have the chance to shape and influence our sourcing strategy while collaborating closely with recruiters and engineering leaders in a dynamic environment. Your expertise in sourcing excellence will play a crucial role in our ability to execute and scale effectively.

Join us in this exciting journey!

Responsibilities:

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to deeply understand technical requirements across photonics, silicon, hardware, packaging, firmware, systems, supply chain, and product engineering
• Proactively source and engage passive candidates using advanced research techniques across LinkedIn, GitHub, SeekOut, technical communities, publications, and professional networks
• Build and maintain long-term pipelines for hard-to-fill, high-bar technical roles in the semiconductor and photonics ecosystem
• Craft personalized, technically credible outreach that resonates with senior and niche technical talent
• Conduct high-level screening to assess technical alignment, motivation, and availability before handoff to recruiters
• Deliver consistent sourcing output and pipeline depth aligned to hiring priorities
• Maintain clean, accurate candidate data and pipeline reporting in the ATS
• Provide market intelligence on talent availability, competitor activity, and compensation trends
• Partner on diversity sourcing strategies and inclusive hiring initiatives
• Continuously experiment with new sourcing tools, AI-enabled research techniques, and outreach approaches
• Ensure a high-quality, transparent candidate experience aligned with Lightmatter’s values

Qualifications:

• 8 years recruiting experience with a minimum of 4 years as a sourcer
• Proven experience sourcing for semiconductor and hardware roles (hardware systems, packaging, or manufacturing-adjacent functions)
• Ability to translate complex technical roles into compelling outreach and conversations
• Advanced sourcing research skills, including use of AI-enabled tools and sophisticated Boolean strategies
• Deep experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms
• Track record of high engagement and conversion rates with passive, senior-level candidates
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent searches in a dynamic startup environment
• Highly organized, data-driven approach with strong ATS hygiene and reporting discipline
• Collaborative mindset and strong partnership with recruiters and hiring managers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience sourcing highly specialized or senior roles in photonics or photonics architecture
• Familiarity with semiconductor product lifecycles, tapeouts, and deep-tech hiring dynamics
• Experience building talent pipelines from scratch in a startup environment
• Experience with international sourcing and relocation
• Background supporting diversity sourcing initiatives in technical hiring