Expand human ambition in the physical world.
Critical infrastructure is constrained by labor shortages, hazardous working conditions, and operational complexity. Watney builds and deploys autonomous robotic systems that increase the speed and capacity of buildout, starting with data centers.
We believe the most important decision you can make is what you work on and who you work with. Watney builds and deploys autonomous robotic systems for the largest hyperscalers in the world. Come work with the former GSM for the iPhone, the architect of Uber's realtime pricing engine, and the engineer behind the world’s fastest EV racecar at ETH Zurich.
About the RoleWatney is looking for a Technical Sourcer to join our fast-growing talent function and help us build one of the most exceptional teams in robotics. You'll work closely with our founders and recruiting team to identify the very best talent available.
This is a hands-on, technical sourcing opportunity to scale Watney from 25 to 60+ by the end of the year. This role will represent Watney’s primary sourcing engine across multiple disciplines simultaneously: technical, GTM, operational, and leadership roles.
What You'll DoImplement sourcing strategies for several open searches at once.
Reach candidates who aren't actively job hunting through direct outreach,
referrals, and community engagement.Calibrate with founders and hiring managers deeply technical and complex searches.
Help maintain a standard of operational recruiting excellence as we grow the talent team from the ground up.
Have 2+ years of experience as a sourcer, ideally at a fast-moving startup or tech company
Have a sharp eye for talent: you find candidates others miss, and you create pipeline in unique ways
Are obsessively organized and take pride in running a tight, candidate-friendly process
Communicate clearly and warmly: candidates feel cared for, not processed
Are comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities without losing track of the details
Learn tools quickly and are comfortable in Ashby or a comparable ATS
Have sourced in robotics, deep tech, or hardware (a plus, not required).
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive team. At Watney Robotics, we welcome people of all backgrounds and identities, and we make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential. If you’re passionate about robotics but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply!
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Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience as a sourcer
- Ability to develop sourcing strategies for multiple open searches
- Ability to identify and engage passive candidates through direct outreach, referrals, and community engagement
- Strong organization and ability to manage detailed recruiting processes
- Clear and warm communication skills
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities
- Ability to learn recruiting tools quickly and comfort using Ashby or a comparable ATS
- Experience at a fast-moving startup or technology company
- Sourcing experience in robotics, deep tech, or hardware
What We Do
Join us on our mission to deploy an abundant, intelligent workforce. Watney develops autonomous robots to enable the growth of critical infrastructure. Having recently raised $21 million in seed funding from Conviction, Abstract and A*, we’re partnering with the world’s largest hyperscalers to accelerate datacenter buildout and breakfix. You'll work alongside - The former GSM for the iPhone - The former founding engineer at Worldcoin - The engineer who built the world’s fastest EV racecar at ETH Zurich - … and many more Join now for a ground-floor seat with outsized ownership and visibility as we scale from prototype to production fleets. Ship real systems, shape the rollout playbook, and leave fingerprints on a category-defining robotics company.
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