[Hiring] Technical Sourcer @Pearl

Role Description

The Technical Researcher / Sourcer will architect search strategies and conduct deep research for Engineering, Product, and Design (EPD) roles. This role requires a proactive, analytical, and highly organized candidate who thrives in independent, research-heavy work and enjoys building structured insights on talent markets within venture-backed startup ecosystems.

• Drive the identification of high-impact talent for fast-growing startups across Engineering, Product, and Design functions.
• Contribute to strategic hiring decisions by delivering market intelligence on funding rounds, team structures, and hiring trends.
• Maintain structured and actionable talent pipelines that improve efficiency and quality of candidate sourcing.
• Support internal recruiting teams in building targeted outreach strategies based on deep research insights.

Core Responsibilities

• Market Mapping & Talent Intelligence – 40%
  • Conduct deep research to map talent ecosystems within key sectors such as AI/ML, SaaS, and Fintech.
  • Identify high-talent-density companies and analyze team structures within venture-backed startups.
  • Develop comprehensive talent maps outlining key players, competitors, and potential candidate pools.
  • Monitor hiring patterns, headcount growth, and organizational structures within relevant companies.
• Strategic Candidate Sourcing – 35%
  • Build high-quality candidate pipelines for Engineering, Product, and Design roles.
  • Use advanced sourcing techniques across LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Crunchbase, and other research tools.
  • Identify passive candidates and hidden talent within competitive startup environments.
  • Develop targeted outreach lists based on role-specific technical requirements.
• Deep Research & Market Insights – 15%
  • Deliver research insights regarding startup funding rounds, company growth, and hiring signals.
  • Track competitor movements and emerging talent hubs within the startup ecosystem.
  • Provide intelligence to internal recruiting teams to inform strategic hiring decisions.
• Data Integrity & Research Documentation – 10%
  • Maintain accurate and organized talent pipelines within structured research trackers.
  • Ensure market maps and candidate databases remain up to date and actionable.
  • Manage sourcing data within shared documentation tools such as Google Sheets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sourcing or recruiting experience focused on Engineering, Product, and Design roles.
• Proven experience sourcing within the US venture-backed startup ecosystem (Seed through Series D).
• Advanced proficiency using LinkedIn Recruiter for targeted candidate discovery.
• Strong understanding of startup environments, talent density, and fast-growing technology companies.
• Exceptional research and analytical skills with the ability to build structured talent maps.
• Strong attention to detail when managing sourcing pipelines and research data.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience supporting executive search or boutique recruiting firms.
• Familiarity with startup hiring trends across AI, SaaS, Fintech, or emerging technologies.
• Experience sourcing technical talent through GitHub, patents, research publications, or developer communities.
• Previous exposure to market intelligence research related to venture capital or startup growth signals.

Tools Proficiency

• Must-Haves (Required)
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Crunchbase
  • GitHub
  • Google Sheets
• Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)
  • PitchBook
  • AngelList / Wellfound
  • Slack
  • Notion

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills
• Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere
• Performance Bonus: Based on data accuracy, reporting timeliness, and overall sales efficiency
• Team Incentives: Recognition for maintaining 100% CRM hygiene and on-time reporting
• Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
• Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees
• Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts
• Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
• Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide

Our Recruitment Process

• Application
• Screening
• Skills Assessment
• Top-grading Interview
• Client Interview
• Job Offer
• Client Onboarding

Ready to Join Us?

If this role aligns with your skills and goals, apply now to take the next step in your journey with Pearl.