Nexus
Talent Acquisition Partner, Sourcer
Nexus, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About Nexus:
Nexus is a $25M Series A startup at the forefront of verifiable computation, powered by zero-knowledge proofs. We are dedicated to building a new verifiable Internet where truth, privacy, and security are upheld through advanced computational methods. With our open-sourced Nexus zkVM, we enable developers to compute proofs for any program, using any programming language. Our mission is to scale this technology globally, creating the Nexus Network, the world’s most powerful computing system designed to process trillions of proofs per second.Role Overview:
Nexus is expanding, and we’re seeking multiple Sourcers to partner with our Talent Acquisition team. This role will focus on identifying and engaging top-tier talent for a range of positions across all departments: R&D, Marketing, Brand, Strategy, People and Operations. As a Sourcer at Nexus, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the future of our teams, maintaining high talent density, and ensuring a diverse and skilled pipeline. While initially contract-to-hire, these roles have the potential for conversion to full-time for exceptional contributors.Key Responsibilities
Talent Sourcing:
Utilize innovative sourcing techniques to identify, connect with, and attract top talent across various channels, including inbound applicants pool, LinkedIn, GitHub, job boards, meetups, and online communities.
Pipeline Building:
Build and maintain a robust pipeline of candidates for both immediate hiring needs and anticipated growth areas, aligning with hiring managers’ strategic goals.
Collaboration:
Work closely with Talent Acquisition Partners and hiring managers to align sourcing strategies with Nexus’s business objectives and team needs.
Engagement:
Foster genuine connections with passive and active candidates, serving as a brand ambassador to communicate Nexus’s mission and values.
Candidate Assessment:
Conduct initial screens to assess candidate qualifications, motivation, and alignment with Nexus’s high-performance culture.
Data and Reporting:
Track sourcing metrics to identify what’s working, refine techniques, and report insights to the Talent team.
Qualifications
2+ years of sourcing experience
in high-growth environments, whether at tech companies, startups, or staffing agencies.
Strong sourcing skills
across platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, Wellfound, and others, with a proven ability to reach and engage hard-to-find talent.
Experience hiring for technical roles is strongly desired,
including backend, frontend and full-stack engineering, data science, and developer relations; experience in sourcing for open-source or zero-knowledge proof-driven organizations is a
big plus.
Analytical mindset,
able to track sourcing data and use it to influence sourcing strategies.
Exceptional interpersonal skills,
adept at forming relationships and presenting Nexus’s vision to a wide range of candidates.
Adaptable and proactive
with a commitment to continuous improvement and growth in a dynamic, high-talent-density environment.
Why Join Nexus?
Groundbreaking impact:
Help build the future of verifiable computation and empower developers worldwide.
Career potential:
Be a core part of growing Nexus’s technical teams, with possible FTE conversion for standout performers.
Collaborative environment : Work alongside talented engineers, designers, and product leaders in a flat, high-trust organization.
We recognize the benefits of building a diverse and inclusive team and aspire to embed respect for all people and cultures.Apply TodayJoin Nexus in transforming the landscape of verifiable computation. If you’re passionate about sourcing top talent and want to help shape a high-impact, high-performance organization, we’d love to hear from you.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Nexus is a $25M Series A startup at the forefront of verifiable computation, powered by zero-knowledge proofs. We are dedicated to building a new verifiable Internet where truth, privacy, and security are upheld through advanced computational methods. With our open-sourced Nexus zkVM, we enable developers to compute proofs for any program, using any programming language. Our mission is to scale this technology globally, creating the Nexus Network, the world’s most powerful computing system designed to process trillions of proofs per second.Role Overview:
Nexus is expanding, and we’re seeking multiple Sourcers to partner with our Talent Acquisition team. This role will focus on identifying and engaging top-tier talent for a range of positions across all departments: R&D, Marketing, Brand, Strategy, People and Operations. As a Sourcer at Nexus, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the future of our teams, maintaining high talent density, and ensuring a diverse and skilled pipeline. While initially contract-to-hire, these roles have the potential for conversion to full-time for exceptional contributors.Key Responsibilities
Talent Sourcing:
Utilize innovative sourcing techniques to identify, connect with, and attract top talent across various channels, including inbound applicants pool, LinkedIn, GitHub, job boards, meetups, and online communities.
Pipeline Building:
Build and maintain a robust pipeline of candidates for both immediate hiring needs and anticipated growth areas, aligning with hiring managers’ strategic goals.
Collaboration:
Work closely with Talent Acquisition Partners and hiring managers to align sourcing strategies with Nexus’s business objectives and team needs.
Engagement:
Foster genuine connections with passive and active candidates, serving as a brand ambassador to communicate Nexus’s mission and values.
Candidate Assessment:
Conduct initial screens to assess candidate qualifications, motivation, and alignment with Nexus’s high-performance culture.
Data and Reporting:
Track sourcing metrics to identify what’s working, refine techniques, and report insights to the Talent team.
Qualifications
2+ years of sourcing experience
in high-growth environments, whether at tech companies, startups, or staffing agencies.
Strong sourcing skills
across platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, Wellfound, and others, with a proven ability to reach and engage hard-to-find talent.
Experience hiring for technical roles is strongly desired,
including backend, frontend and full-stack engineering, data science, and developer relations; experience in sourcing for open-source or zero-knowledge proof-driven organizations is a
big plus.
Analytical mindset,
able to track sourcing data and use it to influence sourcing strategies.
Exceptional interpersonal skills,
adept at forming relationships and presenting Nexus’s vision to a wide range of candidates.
Adaptable and proactive
with a commitment to continuous improvement and growth in a dynamic, high-talent-density environment.
Why Join Nexus?
Groundbreaking impact:
Help build the future of verifiable computation and empower developers worldwide.
Career potential:
Be a core part of growing Nexus’s technical teams, with possible FTE conversion for standout performers.
Collaborative environment : Work alongside talented engineers, designers, and product leaders in a flat, high-trust organization.
We recognize the benefits of building a diverse and inclusive team and aspire to embed respect for all people and cultures.Apply TodayJoin Nexus in transforming the landscape of verifiable computation. If you’re passionate about sourcing top talent and want to help shape a high-impact, high-performance organization, we’d love to hear from you.#J-18808-Ljbffr