Talent Researcher - Technical Recruitment

About Postman

Postman is a leading API platform utilized by over 45 million developers and 500,000 organizations worldwide, including 98% of Fortune 500 companies. The company simplifies the API development process, facilitating collaboration to enable faster, better API creation. Founded in Bangalore with headquarters in San Francisco, Postman has offices globally and is backed by investors such as Battery Ventures and Nexus Venture Partners.

Role Overview

We seek an experienced Talent Researcher to join our Talent Acquisition team to spearhead sourcing efforts for technical positions based primarily in the US. This role requires partnering with recruiters, hiring managers, and business leaders to create targeted and effective talent acquisition strategies that attract a diverse and exceptional candidate pool.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead proactive sourcing initiatives for critical technical and business roles including Software Engineers and Product professionals across various teams.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements and team culture, ensuring alignment in sourcing strategy.
• Perform talent mapping across chosen companies and geographies, developing innovative engagement tactics.
• Use multiple sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Boolean search, networking events, and AI agent tools to identify and attract passive candidates.
• Maintain a robust talent pipeline aligned with current and future hiring demands.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach, screening, and evaluation to confirm fit with position and team.
• Work closely with recruiters to manage candidate progression efficiently through the hiring stages.
• Manage candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse), ensuring accuracy and organization.
• Analyze recruitment data and market trends to continuously refine sourcing methodologies and enhance the quality of candidates sourced.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first contact through preliminary hiring phases.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in talent sourcing with demonstrable success in high-paced, growth-focused settings.
• Specialized experience sourcing for technical roles including Software Engineers, Applied Engineers, and Product Designers.
• Proficiency in advanced sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Boolean search techniques, and AI-powered sourcing agents.
• In-depth understanding of technology talent markets, industry trends, and competitor hiring strategies.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to partner effectively with recruiters and hiring managers.
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Data-driven approach utilizing metrics to optimize sourcing efficiency and candidate quality.
• Excellent communication skills focused on creating a premium candidate interaction experience.

Additional Information

Postman embraces a pay-on-performance policy and offers flexible working hours within a collaborative and enjoyable team environment. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, flexible paid time off, wellness reimbursements, monthly lunch stipends, wellness programs, team-building events, and a donation matching program to support community causes.

Currently, employees based in Bangalore work onsite three days a week, transitioning to five days per week by the end of the year to promote collaboration and trust through in-person engagement.

Company Values and Equal Opportunity

Postman fosters a culture of curiosity, transparency, inclusivity, and dedication to delivering outstanding products. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and non-discriminatory hiring practices.