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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
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Translate your credentials into PERM language
PERM applications specify exact educational and experience requirements. Before applying, verify your degree field maps to the job description your employer will file, since a mismatch between your credentials and the posted minimum requirements can delay or invalidate the labor certification.
Benchmark your salary against the prevailing wage
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for your location and job level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level II or Level III wage for Sourcing Manager roles in your metro before salary negotiations begin, so sponsorship isn't blocked by a low offer.
Target employers with in-house procurement teams
Companies with dedicated procurement or supply chain departments are structurally more likely to sponsor EB-2 and EB-3 roles, since they've already classified Sourcing Manager as a recurring specialty position. Manufacturing, retail, and logistics firms regularly file PERM for this occupation.
Clarify the green card timeline before signing
Unlike H-1B visa, PERM-based sponsorship takes 18 to 36 months before you receive permanent residency, and your employer must commit to the role existing through your I-140 approval. Confirm the hiring manager understands this timeline and that the position isn't project-based or temporary.
Search green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Filter sourcing and procurement roles by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 filing history using Migrate Mate, which surfaces PERM disclosure data by job title and location so you can focus your applications on companies already set up to sponsor.
File your I-140 concurrently if EB-3 backlog applies
If your country of birth faces an EB-3 priority date backlog, ask your employer to file the I-140 petition immediately after PERM approval rather than waiting. An approved I-140 locks in your priority date even if you change employers later, protecting years of sponsorship progress.
Green Card Sourcing Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sourcing Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Sourcing Manager positions typically qualify for EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or when the candidate holds a master's and the employer can document that the advanced degree is a standard requirement, not a preference.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary status capped at 65,000 registrations annually and subject to lottery selection. PERM-based sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition stage, and approval leads to permanent residency rather than a time-limited status. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together take 18 to 36 months or longer depending on your country of birth and priority date.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a Sourcing Manager employer?
The employer must conduct a good-faith recruitment effort showing no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied for the role at the prevailing wage. This includes posting the job through specific channels DOL requires, documenting all applicants reviewed, and filing the ETA Form 9089 with the Office of Foreign Labor Certification. The entire recruitment and filing window typically runs three to six months before PERM certification.
Can I find Sourcing Manager jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you search procurement and sourcing roles filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, using PERM disclosure data. This narrows your search to companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for similar roles, which significantly reduces the negotiation burden on your end.
What happens to my green card sponsorship if I change jobs mid-process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, your PERM labor certification does not transfer and the process restarts from the beginning. Once your I-140 is approved and you've been waiting more than 180 days, USCIS portability rules may allow you to transfer the priority date to a new sponsoring employer in the same or a similar occupational classification, protecting your place in the queue.