The Technical Sourcer will collaborate with hiring managers to identify talent for AI and engineering roles, engage candidates, and improve sourcing strategies.
XPENG is a leading smart technology company at the forefront of innovation, integrating advanced AI and autonomous driving technologies into its vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and robotics. With a strong focus on intelligent mobility, XPENG is dedicated to reshaping the future of transportation through cutting-edge R&D in AI, machine learning, and smart connectivity.
We are seeking a Technical Sourcer to join our dynamic HR team. In this role, you will partner closely with hiring managers to identify and engage top talent for AI and engineering positions, playing a critical role in building high-impact teams.
Responsibilities- Partner with hiring managers and recruiters to deeply understand hiring needs, role requirements, and team priorities.
- Proactively identify, engage, and pipeline passive candidates for AI and engineering roles.
- Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate outreach to assess alignment and interest.
- Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies and campaigns to meet hiring goals.
- Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
- Conduct market research to understand talent landscape, competitor activity, and sourcing opportunities.
- Track, analyze, and report on pipeline metrics to inform stakeholders and improve hiring efficiency.
- Support interview coordination and candidate experience when needed.
- Continuously evaluate and improve sourcing processes and best practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in technical sourcing or recruiting, preferably for software engineering or related roles.
- Proven ability to identify and engage high-quality candidates in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Experience leveraging multiple sourcing channels (e.g., LinkedIn, GitHub, referrals, events).
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively engage and influence candidates and stakeholders.
- Fluency in English; Mandarin proficiency is a strong plus.
- Master’s degree in HR or a related field.
- Familiarity with the autonomous driving or AI industry.
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), preferably Greenhouse.
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to learn quickly in a fast-evolving environment.
What do we provide:
- A fun, supportive and engaging environment.
- Infrastructures and computational resources to support your ML model development/research.
- Opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies with the top talent in the field.
- Opportunity to make significant impact on transportation revolution by the means of advancing autonomous driving.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Snacks, lunches, dinners, and fun activities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or marital status or any other prescribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.
XPeng Motors Palo Alto, California, USA Office
Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94301
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