Venture-backed startup recruiting / technical talent acquisition
work arrangement
fully remote — work from anywhere with est time zone collaboration
job type
full-time
work schedule
monday-friday, 40 hours per week
must maintain consistent overlap with est business hours
locations:
anywhere remote (latam / ph / global remote candidates welcome)
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.
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why work with us?
at pearl, we’re not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary us and eu founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.
about the company
our client is a high-growth, venture-backed startup building world-class engineering, product, and design teams. They operate in fast-moving startup ecosystems and rely on top-tier technical talent to accelerate growth, innovation, and product delivery.
role overview
the technical researcher / sourcer will architect search strategies and conduct deep research for engineering, product, and design (epd) roles. You will develop talent intelligence, map competitive hiring landscapes, and identify candidates that traditional sourcing methods often overlook. 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.
your impact
* 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
* 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.
requirements
must-haves (required)
* 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 (preferred)
* 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.
must-haves (required)
* linkedin recruiter, crunchbase, github, google sheets
nice-to-haves (preferred)
* 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
1. application
2. screening
3. skills assessment
4. top-grading interview
5. client interview
6. job offerclient 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.
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