Executive Technical Sourcer - Contract

Full Time
3 weeks ago

This is a 6+ month temporary position focused on identifying and engaging top-tier executive talent. Option to be remote.

Who We AreWayfair’s Talent Acquisition team is a strategic partner committed to finding and attracting high-caliber leaders across the organization. We are seeking a highly skilled Executive Technical Sourcer to focus on strategic executive search efforts within our Technical Talent Acquisition organization. As a key brand ambassador, you’ll be the first point of contact with executive candidates and an expert consultant to hiring leaders. You’ll bring deep industry knowledge, innovative sourcing strategies, and a commitment to delivering a world-class experience for both candidates and stakeholders. If you're interested in making a significant impact through executive sourcing in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment, apply today!

What You’ll Do

  • Lead executive-level sourcing efforts, with a focus on high-impact roles within technical fields like Software Engineering, Data Science, and Product Management.
  • Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies aimed at engaging executive candidates through targeted outreach, networking, and industry events.
  • Partner closely with hiring managers and senior stakeholders to deeply understand leadership needs and design effective search strategies.
  • Build strong relationships with passive candidates, nurturing long-term engagement and talent pipelines for critical technical leadership positions.
  • Use market intelligence, research, and data analytics to provide insights and refine executive search strategies.
  • Ensure a seamless candidate experience, balancing transparency, responsiveness, and discretion throughout the executive recruiting process.

What You’ll Need

  • 3+ years of specialized executive sourcing or recruiting experience, preferably in technical disciplines such as Software Engineering, Data Science, or Analytics.
  • Demonstrated success in building and executing sourcing strategies for senior and executive-level roles within the tech industry.
  • Strong ability to engage and influence senior leaders and hiring managers as a trusted partner and strategic advisor.
  • Advanced sourcing skills, including expertise in leveraging various channels (e.g., networking, Boolean searches, industry events) to identify and engage top executive talent.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple executive searches simultaneously.
  • Comfort working in a data-driven environment, with a proven ability to leverage insights to drive sourcing decisions.
  • A high level of discretion, tact, and diplomacy when working with senior-level candidates and stakeholders.

About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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