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Would you like to be part of a recruiting team that is responsible for fueling the rapid growth of AWS? Do you thrive in high growth ambiguous environments? Are you a process-oriented data driven leader that loves to dive deep to identify and engage top technical talent?
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure Services Recruiting team is seeking a talented, customer focused Sourcing Recruiter to join our global recruiting organization. You will be supporting AWS technical teams to build robust candidate pipelines and drive proactive sourcing strategies.
Successful Sourcing Recruiters on this team utilize their experience in candidate identification, market research, and pipeline development. They thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment, can roll up their sleeves, work hard, and have fun to get the job done. They draw on extensive knowledge of sourcing tools, techniques, and talent markets, building strong relationships with recruiters and hiring managers.
We are looking for a Sourcing Recruiter to help grow and scale hiring in Amazon Web Services (AWS). The Sourcing Recruiter will be aligned to the business working closely with recruiters and AWS Talent Acquisition to execute sourcing strategies; including candidate identification, market mapping, pipeline building, and initial candidate engagement while delivering high-quality candidates for technical roles within AWS.
The ideal candidate must be able to earn trust and collaborate effectively with recruiters and hiring teams. They must be able to plan and prioritize sourcing activities, build and maintain candidate pipelines, have demonstrated ability to use metrics to track sourcing effectiveness and show results, while remaining calm in times of high volume and ambiguity. Thriving in a growth environment and having a strength in creative sourcing will be critical to success in this role. The best candidate will draw on extensive knowledge of sourcing methodologies, tools, and talent markets while building effective partnerships with recruiters, hiring managers, and cross-functional teams.
Key job responsibilities
We are looking for sourcing recruiters who will:
- Partner with recruiters and hiring teams to build effective sourcing strategies for Network Development Engineer roles, leveraging baseline networking knowledge to identify and engage passive candidates through deep understanding of technical talent markets and sourcing channels.
- Proactively source passive tech candidates with networking expertise, assess initial fit for NDE roles, and understand candidate motivations to build strong pipelines for Seattle and Arlington locations.
- Provide sourcing insights and market intelligence to recruiters and hiring managers on networking talent availability, competitive landscape, and effective engagement strategies.
- Develop sourcing models and execute robust search strategies using Boolean, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and other tools to identify candidates with experience in routing protocols, network architecture, and infrastructure systems.
- Recommend ideas and strategies that contribute to pipeline health and quality, implementing new sourcing techniques for hard-to-fill technical openings.
- Document sourcing plans with clear deliverables, timelines, and metrics to track pipeline development and candidate engagement effectiveness.
- Conduct initial candidate screenings to assess technical qualifications and interest level before passing qualified candidates to recruiters.
- Participate in special projects and sourcing initiatives to identify passive networking talent.
A day in the life
As a Sourcing Recruiter supporting AWS Infrastructure Services Networking, you will start your day reviewing pipeline metrics and candidate engagement data from the previous day. You will prioritize your sourcing activities based on urgent Network Development Engineer (NDE) openings in Seattle and Arlington, VA.
Your morning begins with a sync meeting with your Recruiting Business Partner to align on hiring priorities, discuss candidate quality feedback, and adjust sourcing strategies based on recent interview outcomes. You will review job descriptions for new NDE roles and clarify technical requirements to ensure your sourcing approach targets the right talent pools.
Mid-morning, you will conduct targeted searches using LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and other sourcing tools to identify passive NDE candidates with experience in network architecture, routing protocols, and infrastructure automation. You will craft personalized outreach messages that highlight AWS's technical challenges and career growth opportunities, sending 20-30 InMails to qualified candidates.
You will spend time reviewing candidate responses, scheduling exploratory calls, and conducting initial phone screens to assess technical background, interest level, and location preferences. During these conversations, you will gauge candidate motivations and provide insights on AWS's networking infrastructure projects.
In the afternoon, you will meet with hiring managers to discuss talent market insights, review sourcing pipeline health, and refine search criteria based on evolving team needs. You will present market intelligence on NDE talent availability in Seattle and Arlington markets, including compensation trends and competitor hiring activity.
You will dedicate time to building and nurturing talent communities by engaging with candidates in your pipeline, sharing relevant AWS blog posts, and maintaining relationships with passive candidates for future opportunities. You will update your sourcing tracker with candidate interactions, pipeline metrics, and next steps.
Your day concludes with documenting sourcing activities, analyzing conversion rates from outreach to screen, and planning tomorrow's sourcing priorities based on recruiter feedback and hiring manager urgency.
About the team
The AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) Networking Talent Acquisition team is distributed across Amazon hub offices throughout North America, including Seattle, Arlington, NYC, and other key locations. Despite our geographic distribution, we collaborate regularly through daily syncs, bi-weekly team meetings, and cross-functional partnerships to deliver exceptional hiring outcomes.
Our team is built on a culture of partnership and inclusion. We believe the best results come from diverse perspectives and collaborative problem-solving. Team members actively share sourcing strategies, market insights, and candidate engagement best practices to elevate our collective impact. We support each other through high-volume hiring periods and celebrate wins together.
We foster an inclusive environment where every team member's voice is heard and valued. Whether you are joining us in Seattle, Arlington, or another hub office, you will find a team that prioritizes connection, knowledge sharing, and mutual support. We invest in each other's growth through mentorship, skill-building sessions, and regular feedback.
Our team partners closely with AIS Networking business leaders, hiring managers, and cross-functional recruiting teams to fuel AWS's rapid infrastructure growth. We take pride in identifying and engaging top networking talent who will build the backbone of AWS's global infrastructure.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of corporate or search firm progressive recruiting or research experience
- Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of full-time Amazon experience
- Experience with contact management system/applicant tracking system for sourcing, tracking and managing candidates
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing high volume as well as niche hiring
- Experience leading or participating in technology hiring events, technology mixers, and regular attendance and participation at technology meetups and technology user groups
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Location: USA, WA, Seattle
Salary Range: 80,200.00 - 99,100.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Would you like to be part of a recruiting team that is responsible for fueling the rapid growth of AWS? Do you thrive in high growth ambiguous environments? Are you a process-oriented data driven leader that loves to dive deep to identify and engage top technical talent?
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure Services Recruiting team is seeking a talented, customer focused Sourcing Recruiter to join our global recruiting organization. You will be supporting AWS technical teams to build robust candidate pipelines and drive proactive sourcing strategies.
Successful Sourcing Recruiters on this team utilize their experience in candidate identification, market research, and pipeline development. They thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment, can roll up their sleeves, work hard, and have fun to get the job done. They draw on extensive knowledge of sourcing tools, techniques, and talent markets, building strong relationships with recruiters and hiring managers.
We are looking for a Sourcing Recruiter to help grow and scale hiring in Amazon Web Services (AWS). The Sourcing Recruiter will be aligned to the business working closely with recruiters and AWS Talent Acquisition to execute sourcing strategies; including candidate identification, market mapping, pipeline building, and initial candidate engagement while delivering high-quality candidates for technical roles within AWS.
The ideal candidate must be able to earn trust and collaborate effectively with recruiters and hiring teams. They must be able to plan and prioritize sourcing activities, build and maintain candidate pipelines, have demonstrated ability to use metrics to track sourcing effectiveness and show results, while remaining calm in times of high volume and ambiguity. Thriving in a growth environment and having a strength in creative sourcing will be critical to success in this role. The best candidate will draw on extensive knowledge of sourcing methodologies, tools, and talent markets while building effective partnerships with recruiters, hiring managers, and cross-functional teams.
Key job responsibilities
We are looking for sourcing recruiters who will:
- Partner with recruiters and hiring teams to build effective sourcing strategies for Network Development Engineer roles, leveraging baseline networking knowledge to identify and engage passive candidates through deep understanding of technical talent markets and sourcing channels.
- Proactively source passive tech candidates with networking expertise, assess initial fit for NDE roles, and understand candidate motivations to build strong pipelines for Seattle and Arlington locations.
- Provide sourcing insights and market intelligence to recruiters and hiring managers on networking talent availability, competitive landscape, and effective engagement strategies.
- Develop sourcing models and execute robust search strategies using Boolean, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and other tools to identify candidates with experience in routing protocols, network architecture, and infrastructure systems.
- Recommend ideas and strategies that contribute to pipeline health and quality, implementing new sourcing techniques for hard-to-fill technical openings.
- Document sourcing plans with clear deliverables, timelines, and metrics to track pipeline development and candidate engagement effectiveness.
- Conduct initial candidate screenings to assess technical qualifications and interest level before passing qualified candidates to recruiters.
- Participate in special projects and sourcing initiatives to identify passive networking talent.
A day in the life
As a Sourcing Recruiter supporting AWS Infrastructure Services Networking, you will start your day reviewing pipeline metrics and candidate engagement data from the previous day. You will prioritize your sourcing activities based on urgent Network Development Engineer (NDE) openings in Seattle and Arlington, VA.
Your morning begins with a sync meeting with your Recruiting Business Partner to align on hiring priorities, discuss candidate quality feedback, and adjust sourcing strategies based on recent interview outcomes. You will review job descriptions for new NDE roles and clarify technical requirements to ensure your sourcing approach targets the right talent pools.
Mid-morning, you will conduct targeted searches using LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and other sourcing tools to identify passive NDE candidates with experience in network architecture, routing protocols, and infrastructure automation. You will craft personalized outreach messages that highlight AWS's technical challenges and career growth opportunities, sending 20-30 InMails to qualified candidates.
You will spend time reviewing candidate responses, scheduling exploratory calls, and conducting initial phone screens to assess technical background, interest level, and location preferences. During these conversations, you will gauge candidate motivations and provide insights on AWS's networking infrastructure projects.
In the afternoon, you will meet with hiring managers to discuss talent market insights, review sourcing pipeline health, and refine search criteria based on evolving team needs. You will present market intelligence on NDE talent availability in Seattle and Arlington markets, including compensation trends and competitor hiring activity.
You will dedicate time to building and nurturing talent communities by engaging with candidates in your pipeline, sharing relevant AWS blog posts, and maintaining relationships with passive candidates for future opportunities. You will update your sourcing tracker with candidate interactions, pipeline metrics, and next steps.
Your day concludes with documenting sourcing activities, analyzing conversion rates from outreach to screen, and planning tomorrow's sourcing priorities based on recruiter feedback and hiring manager urgency.
About the team
The AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) Networking Talent Acquisition team is distributed across Amazon hub offices throughout North America, including Seattle, Arlington, NYC, and other key locations. Despite our geographic distribution, we collaborate regularly through daily syncs, bi-weekly team meetings, and cross-functional partnerships to deliver exceptional hiring outcomes.
Our team is built on a culture of partnership and inclusion. We believe the best results come from diverse perspectives and collaborative problem-solving. Team members actively share sourcing strategies, market insights, and candidate engagement best practices to elevate our collective impact. We support each other through high-volume hiring periods and celebrate wins together.
We foster an inclusive environment where every team member's voice is heard and valued. Whether you are joining us in Seattle, Arlington, or another hub office, you will find a team that prioritizes connection, knowledge sharing, and mutual support. We invest in each other's growth through mentorship, skill-building sessions, and regular feedback.
Our team partners closely with AIS Networking business leaders, hiring managers, and cross-functional recruiting teams to fuel AWS's rapid infrastructure growth. We take pride in identifying and engaging top networking talent who will build the backbone of AWS's global infrastructure.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of corporate or search firm progressive recruiting or research experience
- Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of full-time Amazon experience
- Experience with contact management system/applicant tracking system for sourcing, tracking and managing candidates
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing high volume as well as niche hiring
- Experience leading or participating in technology hiring events, technology mixers, and regular attendance and participation at technology meetups and technology user groups
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Location: USA, WA, Seattle
Salary Range: 80,200.00 - 99,100.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Sourcing
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like CPSM or CIPS, and reference letters confirming your sourcing specialization. PERM audits frequently target procurement roles, so a clean credential file prevents costly delays before your employer even files.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify companies that have sponsored sourcing or procurement professionals before. Employers already familiar with PERM timelines for your occupation are far more likely to commit to sponsoring a foreign national through the full EB-2 or EB-3 process.
Find green card sponsoring sourcing jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter sourcing roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never navigated PERM for procurement or supply chain positions.
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation standards
Not all sourcing titles clear the specialty occupation bar for EB-2. Roles emphasizing strategic category management, complex contract negotiation, or technical supplier qualification are stronger than general purchasing coordinator positions. Review the O*NET profile for your specific title before accepting an offer.
Negotiate your start date around PERM processing timelines
DOL PERM processing currently runs six to twelve months before your employer can file the I-140. Build that window into your employment contract discussions so you're not scrambling with a soon-expiring work visa while the labor certification is still pending.
Understand how EB-3 backlog affects your country of birth
EB-3 priority dates for India and China are years behind the rest of the world. If you were born in either country, ask your employer about EB-2 eligibility or consult an immigration attorney about National Interest Waiver options before committing to a filing strategy.
Green Card Sourcing: Frequently Asked Questions
Do sourcing roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are possible depending on your education and the role's requirements. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree or you have a bachelor's degree plus five or more years of progressive sourcing experience. EB-3 covers positions requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Strategic sourcing, global procurement, and category management roles with clear degree requirements typically qualify under one of these two tiers.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for sourcing professionals?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status that expires or depends on lottery selection. There is no annual cap concern at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to four years or longer, compared to the faster but temporary H-1B visa path.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a sourcing job?
Your employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. This includes posting the position through required channels, documenting applicant rejections, and filing a certified application with DOL. The prevailing wage for the sourcing position, determined using the OFLC Wage Search, must be offered. Any audit by DOL can add six to twelve months to the process.
How can I find sourcing employers who will sponsor a green card?
Start by searching Migrate Mate, which filters sourcing and procurement roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This narrows your search to companies that have already completed PERM filings for similar roles, so you're not investing time in applications where sponsorship is unlikely or the employer has no experience with the process.
Can I switch employers during my green card process without losing my place in line?
Once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your priority date is current or nearly current, you may be able to port your green card to a new employer in the same or similar occupational category under AC21 portability rules. Sourcing and procurement roles generally share enough overlap that a move within the same function can qualify, but USCIS makes this determination case by case.