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Senior Technical Sourcer

Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining best-in-class hardware, software and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated…

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Austin, TX
Company size
10–500
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6mo ago
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Senior Technical Sourcer · Saronic

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Job title
Senior Technical Sourcer
Job location
Austin, Texas
Job description
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Position Overview:
As a Senior Technical Sourcer, you will identify and engage world-class engineering talent across autonomous systems, robotics, AI/ML, hardware, and electrical. You will focus on uncovering highly specialized, often passive candidates and partnering closely with recruiters and engineering leaders to build strong, forward-looking talent pipelines in a fast-paced defense environment.
Responsibilities
  • Proactively source hard-to-find talent across Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Robotics, Electrical, Embedded, Autonomy, and Systems Engineering
  • Develop creative sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, referrals, events, and targeted research
  • Build and maintain long-term pipelines for critical and future hiring needs
  • Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to define search strategies and align on priorities
  • Conduct initial screens to assess technical depth, domain expertise, and program eligibility (including defense requirements)
  • Provide market insights and track sourcing metrics to continuously improve effectiveness
  • Maintain accurate and organized records of sourcing activity within the ATS
  • Track and analyze sourcing metrics including pipeline health, conversion rates, and time-to-engagement
  • Ensure a high-quality candidate experience through thoughtful communication and timely follow-up
  • Qualifications
  • 5+ years of technical sourcing or recruiting experience, including 3+ years supporting deeply technical engineering roles
  • Proven success sourcing in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Electrical, Embedded, Robotics, or related fields
  • Strong proficiency with advanced sourcing tools and Boolean techniques
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, robotics, manufacturing, or other regulated environments
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to influence senior technical stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple high-priority searches independently in a startup environment

  • Preferred:
  • Experience supporting roles within defense, aerospace, robotics, manufacturing, or other highly regulated technical environments
  • Background in high-growth or scaling organizations
  • Working knowledge of autonomous systems and hardware/software integration landscapes
  • Physical Demands
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).
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    Saronic headquarters

    Austin, TX

    Company size

    10500 employees

    Founded

    2022

    Total raised

    $2,745,499,911

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    Funding rounds

    • Series D$1.8B
    • Debt Financing$150M
    • Series C$600M
    • Series B$175.5M
    • Series A$55M
    • Seed$15M