Senior Sourcer (AI / ML / Infra) - Contract

Senior Technical Sourcer – AI Infrastructure (Remote, 3–6 Month Contract) Location: Remote (US-Based) Engagement Type: Contract (W2 or 1099) Compensation: $50–$90/hr Duration: 6 months (Potential for conversion) Start Date: ASAP About the Role Blaze Talent is seeking an elite Technical Sourcer to support a high-growth AI Hyperscaler client. This isn’t a generalist role; you will be the primary engine driving top-of-funnel talent for the teams building the massive-scale compute, networking, and power systems that make modern AI possible. You will be embedded within a world-class engineering organization, hunting for the 1% of talent capable of building and scaling AI infrastructure at a global level. What You’ll Do Market Mapping & Intelligence: Map the talent landscape across competing hyperscalers, chipmakers, and specialized AI labs. Identify "pockets of talent" within hardware-accelerated compute and distributed systems. Deep-Technical Sourcing: Build robust pipelines for highly specialized roles including GPU/TPU Kernel Engineers, Distributed Systems Architects, InfiniBand/RDMA Networking Specialists, and AI Platform Engineers. Strategic Outreach: Craft highly personalized, technical outreach that resonates with senior engineers who are inundated with recruiter spam. You must speak the language of AI infra. Calibration & Partnership: Work daily with Engineering Directors and VPs to calibrate on "the bar." You will act as a market consultant, providing data on talent density and competitive compensation trends. Pipeline Optimization: Move beyond LinkedIn. Leverage GitHub, ArXiv (research papers), Slack communities, and open-source contributions to find "stealth" talent. High-Velocity Delivery: Maintain a high volume of qualified "first-screens" while ensuring the candidate experience is white-glove from the very first touchpoint. Required Qualifications AI Infrastructure Expertise: Must have prior experience sourcing for AI Infrastructure, Data Centers, or Large-Scale Cloud Systems. You should understand the difference between Model Training vs. Inference and the role of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and interconnects. 5+ Years Sourcing Experience: A proven track record of finding "purple squirrels" in the deep-tech space, preferably with experience at a major Cloud Service Provider (CSP) or a high-growth AI startup. Technical Fluency: Ability to screen candidates for proficiency in low-level programming (C++/CUDA/Rust), distributed frameworks (PyTorch/Ray), and hardware/software co-design. Advanced Tooling: Mastery of LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and technical sourcing extensions. Experience with Ashby (ATS) is a significant plus. Persistence & Creativity: A "hunter" mentality. You enjoy the challenge of finding talent that isn't looking to be found. Availability: Must be able to operate during US business hours (PST preferred). Why This Role? This is a chance to work at the absolute center of the AI boom. Our client is an industry leader providing the backbone for the next generation of LLMs. If you are a sourcer who loves the "deep tech" side of the house and wants to work on a high-stakes, high-impact project, this is for you. Compensation The base pay range for this role is $50 – $90 per hour.