Senior Technical Sourcer

Latitude AI is building the future of Ford’s autonomy roadmap to make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. Their fully in-house developed hands-free ADAS platform will debut on the all-new Ford Fathom in 2027.

As a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, Latitude operates independently to develop automated driving technology at the speed of a technology startup. Latitude is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif.

What you’ll do:

We are seeking a Senior Technical Sourcer to identify, engage, and build relationships with top-tier engineering talent. In this role, you will own the top of the funnel for our most complex and hardest-to-fill technical roles—focusing primarily on Autonomy, Machine Learning, and Executive hiring. This contract will be 1 year in length with potential for conversion.

You will partner closely with Hiring Managers and the Senior Recruiting Manager to conduct market analysis, execute targeted outreach campaigns, and align high-caliber talent to our engineering teams.

• Source Passive Talent: Execute targeted, creative sourcing strategies using Findem, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and alternative channels to engage top-tier talent.
• Craft High-Converting Campaigns: Design authentic, compelling outreach messages. Track industry leaders and maintain an active pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Strategic Hiring Partnership: Attend intake meetings, help calibrate job requirements, and provide real-time market insights on talent availability and compensation dynamics.
• Screen & Evaluate: Conduct initial technical screens to assess candidates’ technical background, career motivations, and organizational fit—pivoting talent across open roles within the Latitude ecosystem as needed.
• Pipeline Management: Deliver a seamless candidate hand-off to recruiters with detailed screen notes while maintaining high ATS data hygiene.
• Data-Driven Optimization: Track pipeline conversion metrics to analyze outreach performance, identify high-yielding channels, and iterate rapidly.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Experience: 4+ years of technical sourcing experience, paired with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Domain Expertise: Strong technical acumen, with preferred familiarity in Machine Learning, Autonomous Vehicles, or complex hardware/software systems.
• Sourcing Mastery: Proven expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter and modern AI-driven sourcing platforms (e.g., Findem).
• AI-Leveraged Workflow: Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools and automation to optimize sourcing efficiency and outreach personalization.
• White-Glove Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a track record of delivering a high-touch, candidate-centric experience.
• Agile Screening Ability: Ability to naturally evaluate technical scope and candidate motivations in a fluid, conversational screen without relying on rigid scripts.