Talent Sourcer (US & EU Markets) | A-Players

Remote | Full-time | English B2+ | Base + CommissionThis is not a classic sourcing role.As a Talent Sourcer at A-Players, you’re not “supporting recruiters” or sending generic outreach. You are a strategic researcher and signal-finder who operates in an AI-native way, using modern tools to research, map markets, and identify real A-Players who are rarely actively looking and hard to spot.You’ll work closely with Talent Partners and clients, dive deep into each role and company context, and own sourcing strategy end-to-end.What You’ll Own🔹 Sourcing strategyDeeply understand the client’s product, culture, and hiring goalsBuild sourcing hypotheses: where A-Players are likely to be, and whyIdentify non-obvious talent pools, companies, and career patterns🔹 High-signal candidate identificationUse LinkedIn, Boolean search, GitHub, referrals, and creative sourcing methodsApply the A-Players sourcing framework to assess signal vs noisePrioritize quality over volume🔹 Personalized outreachCraft thoughtful, human, highly personalized messagesTailor outreach based on a candidate’s background, motivations, and career trajectoryContinuously iterate messaging based on response quality, not just response rate🔹 Collaboration with Talent Partners and clientsWork as a true partner to Talent Partners on each searchShare insights on candidate motivations, market signals, and role positioningJoin interviews or client calls when helpful (optional, but encouraged)🔹 Process & craft improvementContribute to improving our sourcing playbooks, scripts, and toolingShare learnings about market shifts, hiring bars, and emerging talent hubsBring ideas on how sourcing can create more leverage for the businessWho This Role Is ForYou’ll feel at home here if you:Have strong sourcing experience in tech (1+ years preferred)Enjoy deep research and pattern recognitionCan spot A-Player signals beyond job titles and keywordsWrite excellent, concise, human outreach in EnglishAre self-directed, curious, and allergic to micromanagementCare about craft and long-term reputation, not shortcutsWork in an AI-native way: you already use AI tools in your daily workflow (research, market mapping, candidate analysis, communication) or actively experiment with them to think faster, go deeper, and make better hiring decisionsRequirementsStrong written English (Upper-Intermediate or higher)Experience with LinkedIn, Boolean search, and modern sourcing toolsFull-time availability (not a freelance or side role)Markets & SearchesClients:~60% US~35% Europe~5% Ukraine (impact-driven companies)Search focus:Engineering, Product, Marketing, and Leadership rolesSenior and hard-to-hire profilesUS and EU markets primarilyRecent closed/active searches include:VP of Marketing (Growth & AI) (US)AI Engineer (US & EU)Founding Design Engineer (EU)Product Designer(EU)Director of Lead Generation (US)VP of Marketing (Growth & AI) (US)Customer Success Manager (CSM) (US)VC Analyst (US & EU)CX Director (UA)Senior Full-Stack Engineer (US & EU)Lead Backend Engineer (UA)About A-PlayersA-Players is a US-based recruiting company with aUkrainian core team. We work exclusively with impact-driven tech startups and VCs in the US and Europe — from early-stage, YC-backed teams to post-Series A companies scaling their leadership and core functions.We don’t operate as a traditional agency. We embed deeply into our clients’ teams, work on full exclusivity, join weekly syncs, help founders shape hiring strategy, and own searches end-to-end.What Makes A-Players DifferentSourcing is treated as a strategic function, not a support taskHigh hiring bar — both for candidates and for ourselvesReal collaboration with Talent Partners and foundersTransparency around business numbers and decision-makingA culture built on Excellence and EmpathyHiring ProcessIntro / pre-screen callDeep-dive interviewCall with our FounderCall with our Co-FounderFinal culture-fit conversationReady to Join?If you’re excited by ownership, complexity, and building something meaningful — we’d love to meet you.Apply or reach out, and let’s start with a conversation.Originally posted on Himalayas