Sourcer

Outset invented a better way to do research: AI-powered user interviews.

Global brands like Hubspot, Microsoft, Uber and Nestle use Outset to achieve deeper, qualitative insights about their users at unprecedented speed and scale.

The research industry is massive (>$140B and growing) and ripe for disruption. Incumbents are outdated, slow, and burdened by high-cost services. That's our opportunity.

Outset is backed by top Silicon Valley investors and raised a $30M Series B in December 2025—less than six months after our Series A—led by Radical Ventures with participation from M12 (Microsoft’s venture arm), 8VC, Y Combinator, and Adverb Ventures.

The raise follows a breakout year, with our business growing 8x as enterprise customers across industries adopt our category, AI‑moderated research, as the new standard for understanding people.

We’re a tight-knit team of 30 based in San Francisco’s Financial District, serving some of the world’s largest enterprises

As a Sourcer, you’ll partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to identify, engage, and attract top talent. You’ll build thoughtful sourcing strategies, nurture passive candidates, and ensure every interaction reflects our culture and values. This is a highly visible, hands-on role that directly impacts the growth of our company.

Responsibilities

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to deeply understand technical and non technical roles and priorities

• Proactively source, engage, and screen candidates using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Github, and other platforms

• Build and maintain strong, diverse talent pipelines for key functions

• Develop creative strategies for reaching passive talent and delivering an exceptional candidate experience

• Track metrics and leverage data to continuously improve sourcing effectiveness

• Promote our employer brand through consistent, authentic outreach and storytelling

• Stay current on market trends, competitive intelligence, and sourcing best practices

Requirements

• 3-6 years of hands-on sourcing experience, including at least 1 year at a startup

• Strong understanding of technical and non technical roles

• Proven ability to creatively identify and engage passive candidates

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

• Proficiency with sourcing tools and applicant tracking systems - ideally Ashby, Juicebox, LinkedIn Recruiter

Benefits

• Daily collaboration with founders, shaping the core product vision.

• Exposure to and collaboration with design and research leaders at top global brands.

• Competitive cash and equity compensation. Actual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

Outset is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, free from discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.