Talent Sourcer

AI is growing faster than any technology in history and the explosion in demand has created a massive infrastructure gap; we can no longer build chips or power stations fast enough to keep up. The industry is still leaning on a ten-year-old hardware blueprint that has reached its limit. A new paradigm that is faster and more efficient will be the biggest economic opportunity of the next century and create the most important company of the next decade. OLIX is building this next paradigm; the Optical Tensor Processing Unit (OTPU) achieves performance and energy efficiency that is impossible to match from existing chips.

We’re looking for a Talent Sourcer to build and fuel the top of the hiring funnel during one of OLIX's most critical periods of growth. We’re scaling from 25 to 90+ people in the next 6 months across software, hardware, optics, commercial, and operations.

You’ll work closely with leadership, hiring managers, and the People & Operations teams to identify, engage, and activate exceptional talent across multiple hard-to-hire disciplines. You’ll be responsible for designing sourcing strategies, developing market intelligence, and delivering a steady stream of qualified candidates who convert into hires. You’ll also help build the systems, tools, and best practices that allow us to source smarter and faster as we scale.

This role is based in our Kings Cross, London office and is 5 days a week in person.

• Own top-of-funnel sourcing across priority roles (engineering, technical leadership, operations, commercial), ensuring a consistent pipeline of high-calibre candidates.

• Build and execute creative, scalable sourcing strategies across the globe, including outbound campaigns, talent mapping, community engagement, and referrals.

• Conduct first-touch candidate assessments to ensure strong alignment before handing over to recruiters.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, ideal profiles, and market realities; advise on strategy and expectations.

• Uphold best-in-class candidate engagement; your outreach and communication should reflect our values and set the tone for the full hiring journey.

• Build and maintain talent pools for repeat or future hiring needs, ensuring we’re never starting from zero.

• Contribute to employer branding initiatives by identifying where top talent spends time and shaping how we show up in those communities.

• Help refine sourcing processes, tooling, and reporting to scale with the business.
  Manage relationships with external sourcing partners and ensure they deliver consistently high-quality output.

• 5+ years of sourcing experience, ideally within high-growth tech, deep tech, or hardware-centric environments.

• Demonstrated success sourcing top technical talent: whether that’s ML engineers, digital designers, systems architects, or similarly specialised profiles.

• Strong sourcing instincts and fluency with modern tools, boolean strategies, and creative research methods.

• Confident partnering with senior stakeholders and translating ambiguous requirements into clear, actionable sourcing plans.

• Highly organised and responsive; you maintain clean data, tight loops, and predictable output.

• Passionate about building exceptional candidate experiences from the very first touchpoint.

Nice to have:

• Experience in deep tech or hardware-driven environments, especially where talent is scarce and highly specialised.

• Competitive Salary: £60,000–£85,000 commensurate with your experience, skills, and location.

• Equity & Ownership: Meaningful stock options. You’re not just joining the mission; you’re owning a piece of it.

• Proximity Bonus: We value your time. To minimise your commute and maximise your life, we offer a £24k annual Living-Local Bonus if your residence is within 20 minutes of the office.

Health & Wellbeing

• Premium Healthcare: Comprehensive BUPA medical and dental cover, including Medical History Disregarded (MHD), for complete peace of mind.

• Time Off: 25 days of annual leave, plus all UK bank holidays.

The Workspace & Tech

• Elite Hardware: M4 Macs come as standard, with M4 Pro upgrades for our engineering team. We will provide whatever you need to do your best work.

• Optimal Environment: High-spec noise-cancelling headphones and a fully ergonomic workstation designed for deep focus.

• Rapid Prototyping: Access to our high-performance 3D printing lab for work, experimentation, and personal creative projects.

Life at the Office

• Chef-prepared meals: if you need to work late.

• Caffeine on Us: We’ve got you covered with a tab at our favourite local coffee shop.

Relocation & Global Mobility

• Visa Sponsorship: We hire the best in the world. We offer full UK and international visa sponsorship.

• Seamless Relocation: Whether you’re moving across the country or across the globe, our dedicated relocation partner provides funding and concierge support to get you settled.

Due to U.S. export control regulations, candidates’ eligibility to work at OLIX depends on their most recent citizenship or permanent residency status. We are generally unable to consider applicants whose most recent citizenship or permanent residence is in certain restricted countries (currently including Iran, North Korea, Syria, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Venezuela). Applicants who have subsequently obtained citizenship or permanent residency in another country not subject to these restrictions may still be eligible.