Sr. Technical Sourcer - Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. 

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. 

In this position, you will be a critical member of Rivian’s high-impact recruitment team, focused on sourcing top talent for senior executives’ highest-priority roles. As part of the specialized SWAT team, the Sourcer will work closely with Talent Acquisition Managers and senior leadership to identify and engage highly sought-after candidates for executive-level and critical technical roles. This role demands a strategic, proactive, and innovative sourcing approach to meet the urgent hiring needs of our leadership team.

• Partner closely with senior executives and Talent Acquisition Managers to understand urgent hiring needs and business-critical roles.
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to identify high-caliber candidates for executive and senior-level roles, leveraging various platforms, tools, and networks.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of top-tier passive candidates for critical roles across the organization.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach and screening to assess technical skills, cultural fit, and alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and recruiters to ensure seamless handoff of qualified candidates and smooth interview processes.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior executives and Talent Acquisition Managers on sourcing progress and key metrics.
• Leverage data and sourcing metrics to inform strategy and optimize sourcing processes for efficiency and quality of hire.
• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring candidates have a positive experience and promoting Rivian as an employer of choice.
• Stay updated on industry trends and sourcing best practices, continuously improving sourcing strategies and tools to meet the evolving needs of the organization.
• Support recruiting events, meet-ups, and executive-level hiring initiatives to build relationships and expand the talent pipeline.

• 5+ years of sourcing experience, with a focus on senior-level or technical roles in fast-paced environments.
• Proven track record of sourcing high-caliber talent for executive or business-critical positions.
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition strategies and best practices, including passive candidate engagement.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and senior leaders alike.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, managing multiple high-priority searches with tight deadlines.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and other sourcing platforms.
• Data-driven approach to sourcing, with the ability to use metrics to refine and optimize strategies.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align sourcing efforts with the company’s strategic priorities.
• Passion for creating a positive candidate experience and contributing to the company’s growth by hiring top talent.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.  

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.