JUSTIN JAMES LOPEZ
Kent,WA
Summary
Dynamic technical sourcing professional with over 10 years of experience in driving innovative sourcing strategies and developing robust talent pipelines across diverse sectors. Proven track record in enhancing hiring processes through structured evaluation frameworks and comprehensive candidate profiling. Expertise in leveraging market mapping and fostering stakeholder partnerships to identify and engage top-tier talent, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while optimizing candidate experiences. Committed to delivering results that exceed recruitment objectives and contribute to overall business success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Talent Researcher (Contract)
Waymo
Remote
03.2026 - Current
- Owning talent mapping and L5+ pipeline development for the specialized sub-groups (AI Reasoning, Prediction, and Planner).
- Developing workflows for mapping talent trends and utilizing key success indicators to target focused talent profiles for high priority team needs.
- Utilizing AI tools like Antigravity to develop policy compliant tools to streamline recruiting workflows.
Staff Talent Researcher
The Nuclear Company
Seattle, WA
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Introduced competency-based scorecards and calibrated panels, improving shortlist quality and reducing re-loops.
- Trained new sourcers; improved panel signal with role-specific prompts and calibrated interviewer rubrics.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to review and select AI tooling for team needs.
Sr. Research Recruiter
Amazon Research
Seattle, WA
08.2019 - 09.2025
- Partnered with design, engineering, and research science (Computer vision, AI/ML) to define success profiles, succession needs, and leadership pipelines.
- Standardized HM intake and built a shared skills taxonomy for Amazon’s niche research needs; automated matches to candidates reduced time to first slate and increased candidate throughput +30%
Sr. Technical Sourcer
GM Cruise
Remote
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Owned pipelines for SDE (L6) and ML (L5–L6) during high-growth scaling; mentored three junior sourcers.
Sr. Technical Sourcer Recruiter
Oculus Research
Redmond, WA
11.2016 - 09.2018
- Recruited L6+ engineers and research talent across graphics, computer vision, ML, haptics, and audio/acoustics.
- Sourced via conference proceedings (CVPR/SIGGRAPH/CHI, et al.), patents, and OSS; authored JDs and provided leveling guidance.
- Trained new sourcers; improved panel signal with role-specific prompts and calibrated interviewer rubrics.
Technical Sourcing Recruiter
Amazon, AGS
Seattle, WA
12.2014 - 11.2016
- Supported SWE, QA, TPM, events/marketing, community, and leadership roles across two unannounced projects.
- Implemented structured evaluation frameworks, improving candidate quality and accelerating hiring timelines.
Technical Sourcer - Design & SRE
Google
Austin, TX
10.2013 - 11.2014
- Sourced UX/UI and SRE talent via Boolean, portfolios (Dribbble/Behance/GitHub), and direct outreach.
- Guiding candidate development and aiding the successful navigation through the interview process
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration with hiring managers to refine candidate profiles, resulting in a more targeted approach to sourcing top-tier design talent.
Education
M.S - Human and Organization Development
Villanova University
B.A. - Rhetorical Studies and Persuasive Communication
Villanova University
B.A. - Criminal Psychopathology
Villanova University
Skills
- Market research and sourcing
- Greenhouse, Ashby, GEM, Pinai
- Antigravity tool development
- Leadership talent acquisition
- Data-driven storytelling
- Service level agreements management
- Stakeholder collaboration
Timeline
Staff Talent Researcher (Contract)
Waymo
03.2026 - Current
Staff Talent Researcher
The Nuclear Company
11.2025 - 03.2026
Sr. Research Recruiter
Amazon Research
08.2019 - 09.2025
Sr. Technical Sourcer
GM Cruise
09.2018 - 08.2019
Sr. Technical Sourcer Recruiter
Oculus Research
11.2016 - 09.2018
Technical Sourcing Recruiter
Amazon, AGS
12.2014 - 11.2016
Technical Sourcer - Design & SRE
Google
10.2013 - 11.2014
B.A. - Rhetorical Studies and Persuasive Communication
Villanova University
B.A. - Criminal Psychopathology
Villanova University
M.S - Human and Organization Development
Villanova University