Senior AI Talent Sourcer

Kake

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

Remote

Sector

Information Technology & Software

Experience Level

Senior (5-8 years)

About the Company

Kake is at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to building exceptional talent pipelines within the AI and engineering domains. The company is committed to fostering a dynamic environment where cutting-edge AI initiatives can thrive. They specialize in identifying and attracting highly specialized talent, crucial for developing and evaluating advanced AI models. Kake's focus extends to nurturing professionals in fields such as AI training, machine learning engineering, research engineering, and AI research, all contributing to the company's pioneering work in artificial intelligence.

Job Description

Kake is seeking a seasoned Senior AI Talent Sourcer to bolster its internal team and cultivate exceptional talent pipelines across critical AI and engineering disciplines.

In this vital role, you will collaborate closely with recruiters and hiring stakeholders to pinpoint, engage, and attract highly specialized professionals. This includes experts in AI training, evaluation, machine learning engineering, research engineering, AI research, and other domain specialists essential for advancing cutting-edge AI initiatives.

If you excel in competitive talent markets, possess a knack for uncovering hard-to-find candidates, and are adept at developing proactive sourcing strategies, your expertise is highly valued here.

To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.

Required Skills

AI Talent SourcingMachine Learning EngineeringResearch EngineeringAI ResearchTalent PipelinesBoolean SearchLinkedIn RecruiterTalent MappingSourcing ResearchGlobal SourcingStakeholder ManagementGenerative AILLM

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with recruiters and hiring stakeholders to understand hiring needs and define sourcing strategies.
  • Own end-to-end sourcing for AI and technical roles, building and maintaining high-quality talent pipelines.
  • Identify, engage, and nurture specialized talent including AI trainers, evaluators, machine learning engineers, research engineers, AI researchers, domain experts, and other specialists contributing to AI model development and evaluation.
  • Leverage a wide range of sourcing channels, including professional networks, technical communities, open-source ecosystems, research platforms, and emerging AI talent networks.
  • Conduct initial candidate assessments and provide insights on talent availability and candidate fit.
  • Maintain accurate candidate data and sourcing activity within the ATS.
  • Contribute to the development of scalable sourcing processes and best practices.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience sourcing AI, machine learning, LLM, research engineering, or related technical talent, with demonstrated success engaging highly specialized candidates in competitive markets.
  • Experience sourcing for AI training, model evaluation, generative AI, or other AI-focused programs.
  • Strong track record of building talent pipelines through proactive sourcing strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and engage talent through non-traditional sourcing channels.
  • Expertise in Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, talent mapping, and sourcing research techniques.
  • Ability to assess and differentiate technical backgrounds across software engineering, machine learning, AI research, data science, and related disciplines.
  • Experience sourcing talent globally across multiple geographies, time zones, and talent markets.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.

How to Apply

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The AI talent landscape is rapidly expanding, demanding specialized expertise to build robust pipelines. This role is pivotal in identifying and engaging top-tier AI and engineering professionals, including AI trainers, evaluators, machine learning engineers, and research scientists. Your impact will directly influence the company's ability to innovate and scale its cutting-edge AI initiatives, driving significant business ROI through strategic talent acquisition. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of AI development by securing the brightest minds in the field.

Posted Date

June 23, 2026