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Talent Sourcer
·Southaven, MS · Memphis, TN·via Greenhouse
Posted by xAI on 4 November 2026. Still on their Greenhouse board when we checked 28 min ago. Half of xAI's roles come down within 75 days.
1+ yrsFull time
What the posting is about
As a Talent Sourcer at SpaceXSI, you'll build robust talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles across machine learning, software engineering, and more. You'll source passive candidates through various channels, engage them with personalized outreach, and represent SpaceXSI accurately. This role requires onsite presence in Memphis, TN, and may need extended hours.
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LevelNot stated
Experience asked1+ years
EmploymentFull time
LocationSouthaven, MS, Memphis, TN
RemoteNot stated
Visa sponsorshipNot stated
SalaryNot published, and most postings do not
Posted2026-11-04
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The posting, as the company wrote it
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.
SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.
TALENT SOURCER
We are seeking highly motivated Talent Sourcer who operate with intensity, intellectual rigor, and deep ownership to support SpaceXSI as we scale. You will build robust talent pipelines filled with the top talent in the world across machine learning research, software engineering, infrastructure, product, and business operations. The ideal candidate is a creative, self-driven sourcer who can leverage both traditional and non-traditional approaches to identify and engage exceptional talent that is not applying, and who is deeply aligned with the mission of building Super Intelligence.
Successful candidates will have outstanding communication skills, hold themselves accountable, possess a willingness and drive to manage a demanding high-volume workload, and thrive in a team environment with strong presentation skills. As a Talent Sourcer for SpaceXSI, you will build pipelines for hard-to-fill roles and often be a candidate’s first conversation with SpaceXSI. You will partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers, own the search and handoff as an extreme owner, and ensure passive talent is closeable and excited about the opportunity.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Run intake with recruiters and hiring managers and turn each role into a searchable profile
Source passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, X, niche technical communities, events, and target-company mapping, using Boolean and X-ray searches
Use AI research tools to move faster, and write personalized outreach yourself
Send personalized outreach to generate quality response rates, and qualify interested candidates over the phone
Build and maintain pipelines for current and upcoming roles, and keep ATS records accurate
Track metrics to ensure pipelines are hitting the demand the business requires
Map competitor talent pools and share market insights with the team
Represent SpaceXSI and SpaceX clearly and accurately in every candidate conversation
Maintain a strong sense of urgency while preserving quality and judgment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of recruiting or sourcing experience; or associate degree and 2+ years of recruting or sourcing experience; or 3+ years of professional experience as a recruiter or sourcer in lieu of a degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
3+ years of technical sourcing or technical recruiting experience, including passive outreach
Experience sourcing hard-to-fill roles across more than one function, from individual contributor through leadership
Proven Boolean and X-ray search skills, including building and refining your own search strings
Experience writing personalized outreach that gets a response from passive candidates
Working proficiency with an ATS (Greenhouse preferred) and at least one dedicated sourcing or research tool
Experience turning a hiring manager’s intake into a searchable candidate profile
Experience mapping talent markets, including target companies and competitor pools
Skill at judging technical depth well enough to pass a calibrated slate to a recruiter
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
This position is based in Memphis, TN, and requires being onsite full-time.
SpaceXSI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice .
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