Job Description
Work From Anywhere in LATAM or the Philippines
Work Schedule: EST | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday
Compensation Range: $2,500/month based on experience
A boutique executive search firm specializing in technical hiring for venture-backed startups is looking for a Technical Sourcer to own deep candidate research and deliver high-signal pipelines for Engineering, Product, and Design roles exclusively within the US market.
The firm operates at low volume and high depth — running a small number of concurrent searches with the precision and rigor of executive search, not high-volume staffing. Clients are venture-backed companies from Seed through Series D across AI/ML, SaaS, and Fintech, and the bar for candidate quality reflects what US-based CTOs and hiring managers expect from onshore technical talent.
This is a dedicated sourcing role with no full-cycle recruiting responsibilities. Day-to-day work involves building structured talent maps, conducting deep-dive company and candidate research, identifying passive candidates through advanced Boolean search, and maintaining organized pipeline data. Success means consistently surfacing candidates that align tightly with role criteria — right domain, right level, right trajectory — with minimal misses per submission.
Must-Have
- 5+ years of sourcing experience with a track record of low-volume, high-depth searches (fewer concurrent reqs, deeper per-search research investment)
- Demonstrated experience sourcing US-based candidates for US-based companies — not offshore or contractor staffing for US clients
- Advanced proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter including Boolean construction, filter logic, and passive candidate identification
- Experience building talent maps or conducting structured market intelligence research (org analysis, headcount tracking, competitor mapping)
- Verifiable sourcing outcomes on CV: closure rates, search turnaround, promotion to #1 sourcer, or recognition for troubleshooting underperforming searches
- Willingness to operate exclusively in a sourcing capacity — no candidate management, no full-cycle ownership, no client-facing responsibilities
- B2+ English (CEFR) for internal written communication and pipeline documentation
Nice-to-Have
- Background at a boutique executive search or dedicated research firm (5–50 person shop with a structured deep-research methodology)
- Prior experience as a software engineer, developer, or technical practitioner before transitioning into sourcing
- Familiarity with GitHub, Google Scholar, or patent databases for locating technical candidates outside of LinkedIn
- Experience using Crunchbase, PitchBook, or AngelList/Wellfound for startup research and hiring signal identification
- Exposure to venture-backed startup ecosystems — specifically Seed through Series D hiring within SaaS, Fintech, or AI/ML
About Pearl Talent
Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.
Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we’re building for:
Watch here: https://www.loom.com/share/863b8e426e6d48309aa8f4ea4c1c94cd
Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills
Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere
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
- Topgrading Interview
- Client Interview
- Job Offer
- Client Onboarding
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