Technical Talent Sourcer at Quantware

ABOUT US QuantWare is building the world’s most powerful quantum processors to solve humanity's greatest challenges. We do this with our unique VIO™ technology, the only QPU architecture that breaks the hardware barriers that have held quantum computing back, unlocking the path to MegaQubit quantum processors. With VIO, we are paving the way for the hyper-scale quantum computers that will change the world. And delivering on that vision demands people who don’t shy away from tackling the hardest challenges of our time. That’s where you come in! As our Technical Talent Sourcer, you’ll be the engine behind our talent pipeline. You’ll join our People & Culture team, working closely with our Talent Acquisition team and Hiring Managers across departments. You’ll own the top of the funnel for priority tech roles, map the market, source targeted talent and hand over qualified candidates to the Talent Acquisition team and Hiring Managers. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING - Research and map the quantum and deep-tech talent landscape across Europe and US, identifying target companies, academic groups, research institutes, and emerging talent pools. - Build and maintain detailed talent maps by discipline and seniority level. - Calibrate profiles with talent acquisition team and hiring managers. - Proactively source via LinkedIn, communities, events, and referrals. - Craft and refine personalised outreach; A/B test; maintain high-quality JD and outreach templates. - Tailor sourcing to diverse markets across the world; adapt to local talent landscapes and compliance. - Operate with agility, reprioritise for hard-to-fill roles and changing team needs. - Build and nurture a diverse talent community within the quantum space; keep pipelines warm and searchable in the ATS (Ashby). - Track sourcing KPIs (reply rates, pass-through, diversity) and keep data clean. - Make the role your own: propose and run new channels, events, and sourcing experiments. - Build and nurture long-term relationships with highly specialized candidates, including PhD researchers and deep-tech professionals, creating a talent network that supports both active roles and future hiring needs. - Own and manage the candidate funnel end-to-end, ensuring accurate tracking, timely follow-up, and consistent pipeline progression. YOUR PROFILE - 3+ years of technical sourcing experience, ideally in a scale-up, deep-tech, or hardware environment. - Bachelor’s or equivalent experience. - Comfortable with engineering vocab and reading deep‑tech profiles. - Strong with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean/X-ray search, and creative sourcing techniques that go beyond standard job boards. - Process‑minded and data‑aware; tidy notes and accurate tracking in an ATS. - A natural relationship builder who thrives in niche talent markets. - Thorough in building and managing candidate pipelines end-to-end, with a strong sense of ownership over funnel progression and follow-through. - Crisp written communication in English. WHAT WE OFFER: At QuantWare, you’ll be part of a high-performing team of world-class experts in an ambitious, fast-moving environment. From day one, you’ll have the trust, tools, and support to do your best work. Here’s what you can expect: Competitive salary - A competitive monthly salary, plus an 8% annual holiday bonus paid out each May Pension that’s built to last - A future-proof pension plan that includes partner and dependent coverage. QuantWare covers 63% of the premium Flexibility built on trust - We focus on outcomes. Work flexibly, in a hybrid setup, with an open vacation policy that lets you manage your time Personal growth - We invest in your L&D, with a budget available to each team member, dependent on their individual ambitions, development needs, and performance. A connected team - We make space to celebrate wins together, with team events, offsites, and spontaneous moments that bring us closer DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AT QUANTWARE We’re an ambitious company, not only for our goals but also to become an even more diverse and inclusive team. We know this helps us with better decisions, more innovation, and strengthens our culture. In particular, we’d love to see more women in the quantum industry! So if you’re a female talent, excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening.