WindBorne Systems · 2 months ago
Talent Sourcer - Contract
WindBorne Systems is revolutionizing weather forecasts with innovative smart weather balloons that gather critical atmospheric data. They are seeking a Talent Sourcer - Contract to assist in identifying and engaging exceptional talent for strategic technical and operational roles during a critical growth phase.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Geospatial
Responsibilities
Partner with hiring managers and the People team to develop a clear understanding of each hiring manager’s needs and define sourcing priorities
Identify and engage qualified candidates for specialized roles (software, hardware, firmware, and operations)
Build and maintain robust, diverse pipelines using creative sourcing strategies (LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, technical forums, referrals, etc.)
Manage research lists, outreach campaigns, and candidate tracking within Ashby (our ATS)
Share regular updates on sourcing metrics, outreach success rates, and market trends
Maintain a high standard of documentation and data integrity throughout the sourcing lifecycle
Qualification
Required
2+ years of engineering sourcing or recruiting experience (in-house or agency)
Proven success in sourcing for highly technical or niche roles
Proficiency with sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, Ashby or similar ATS)
Strong written communication and candidate engagement skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple roles simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Curiosity and passion for technology, science, and WindBorne's mission
Preferred
Experience sourcing or engineering in a startup environment is a strong plus
Company
WindBorne Systems
WindBorne collects atmospheric data using smart weather balloons for weather forecasting, climate research, and environmental monitoring.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$26MKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationKhosla VenturesFootwork
2024-12-10Series Unknown· $5M
2024-05-29Series A· $15M
2023-06-22Seed· $6M
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