Sourcer - #261591

At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

About Us

Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.

Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.

In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.

At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.

Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!

The role

In the position of Sourcer you will play a critical role in identifying and engaging top talent for Wayve. This position requires a proactive approach and strong research and influencing skills, with the ability to build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates. You’ll work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop effective sourcing strategies to meet these needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand position requirements and develop targeted sourcing strategies.
• Utilise various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking events, and other innovative channels to identify potential candidates.
• Conduct thorough candidate research and talent mapping to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings.
• Engage passive candidates through effective outreach, including emails, phone calls, and messages.
• Screen and assess candidates' qualifications, experience and fit for the organisation, as well as influencing passive candidates to convert to active.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of candidate interactions and sourcing activities in the applicant tracking system.
• Build and nurture relationships with potential candidates to ensure a positive candidate experience and long-term engagement.
• Stay informed about industry trends, talent market insights, and competitive intelligence to improve sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to continuously identify opportunities for improvement in our processes and tools.
  
  

About you

In order to set you up for success as a Sourcer at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience.

Essential

• Proven experience in a sourcing or a recruitment role, preferably within the technology industry.
• Research and sourcing skills, confident using various sourcing tools and platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, build relationships with and influence candidates.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with recruitment marketing and employer branding strategies would be advantageous.
  
  

This is a full-time role, based in our office in Sunnyvale. At Wayve we want the best of all worlds so we operate a hybrid working policy that combines time together in our offices and workshops to fuel innovation, culture, relationships and learning, and time spent working from home.

We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.

For more information visit Careers at Wayve.

To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve

DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.