Senior Technical Sourcer - Executive/Research (Contract)

About the role

Samsung Research America is at the forefront of research and development in North America. Join a high-performing, world-class Talent Acquisition team and gain visibility across multiple business segments, working in a collaborative environment with the broader HR team. As a Sr. Technical Sourcer, you will partner with engineering teams to build a strong candidate pipeline for roles in Robotics, AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, SoC, Digital Health, and Data Science at various levels, including executive sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Develop impactful and proactive sourcing strategies incorporating multi-channel searches and techniques.
• Create and maintain a strong network of potential candidates with an active market presence and deep industry research.
• Use market data to strategically source candidates and present insights to stakeholders, shaping strategies based on market analysis.
• Work closely with hiring teams to source and qualify target candidates while aligning with broader business needs and setting clear expectations.
• Promote Samsung’s employer brand and utilize advertising techniques to attract top talent.
• Measure conversion rates, tracking passive candidates through the hiring pipeline (applicants, interviews, offers, hires).
• Demonstrate diversity awareness and apply sourcing techniques to reach diverse populations.
• Maintain market and business intelligence, collaborating with hiring managers to refine position requirements.
• Partner with recruiters and coordinators to establish and optimize recruitment processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of sourcing experience within an Advanced Technology organization.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience sourcing for research scientist and engineer roles, engaging niche talent from unique sources.
• Experience sourcing technology leadership (AI, GenAI, ML, CV, Robotics, etc.) for Director+ level positions.
• Proven ability to identify potential candidates on social media and professional networks (e.g., LinkedIn, Slack, GitHub).
• Ability to analyze and present market data to inform sourcing strategies and calibration.
• Expertise in crafting and sending effective recruiting emails.
• Experience coordinating with hiring managers to define position requirements.

Skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in team-based or independent environments.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment with limited supervision and discretion.
• Tenacious drive to solve challenging problems and push beyond adversity.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and team-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional ability to communicate Samsung’s story in a way that resonates with candidates’ motivations and career goals.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize workload effectively.

Pay

Hourly pay rate range: $65 - $85 USD.

Schedule

This position will be performed in an office setting. The role requires sitting and standing at a desk, communicating in person and by telephone, and frequent use of standard office equipment such as computers and telephones.