weren't looking until you reached out, the ones who change everything once they're in the room.
We're not looking for someone to send bulk messages on LinkedIn. We're looking for a sourcing strategist - someone who thinks creatively, uses AI and data to go where others don't, and genuinely cares about the quality of talent we bring into Upwind.
You'll work across a wide variety of roles - R&D, product, business, and beyond - and you'll be a true partner to our recruiters and hiring managers. You'll also help shape how the world sees Upwind as a place to work. This is a role with real visibility, real ownership, and real impact.
What We're Looking For
Own the sourcing strategy- build pipelines for diverse roles across R&D, Product, Sales, and more. Go beyond job boards and LinkedIn; find talent others miss.
Be the intelligence layer - use data, market mapping, and competitive insights to inform where we should be looking and who we should be targeting.
Partner with hiring managers and recruiters - understand each role deeply, not just the title. Know what "great" looks like for every search.
Challenge the way sourcing is done - bring AI tools, automation, and unconventional approaches to outreach and pipeline building.
Drive employer branding initiatives - create content, build presence, and represent Upwind authentically in the talent market.
Create candidate experiences worth remembering - every first touchpoint matters, and you'll make it count.
Continuously improve - track what's working, report on pipeline health, and iterate fast when something isn't.
Requirements: 3+ years of sourcing or talent research experience in a fast-growing startup - must.
Cross-functional sourcing experience - comfortable working across technical (R&D, Product, Data) and non-technical roles.
Real AI capabilities - you're actively using AI tools in your sourcing workflow, not just familiar with them.
Data-driven mindset - you use market data, pipeline metrics, and conversion rates to make smarter decisions.
Creative outreach - your messages get replies. You know how to write to a person, not a persona.
Employer branding sensibility - you understand that sourcing and brand-building go hand in hand.
Proactive by nature - you spot gaps before anyone asks and move on them.
Strong organizational skills - you can manage multiple searches across multiple stakeholders without dropping the ball.
Excellent communication skills - high EQ, strong relationship builder, a true people-person.
High level of English - both written and verbal.
This position is open to all candidates.