Amazon

2026 AWS Sourcing Recruiter

Amazon$80K — $99K *
Staffing
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree program graduation between June 2024 and June 2026 or degree obtained in the last 24 months.
  • Ability to relocate to Seattle, WA based on business needs.
  • Availability for full-time, 40-hour workweek starting Summer 2026.
  • No visa sponsorship available for this role.
  • Experience in setting benchmarks and metrics in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

  • Source and engage candidates for technical roles in AWS.
  • Build relationships with prospective candidates and represent Amazon's culture.
  • Manage and prioritize job searches to meet timelines.
  • Set and track benchmarks against hiring metrics.
  • Collaborate with business leaders and hiring managers for talent acquisition.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) matching for retirement savings.
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave policies.
  • Support for adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
  • Access to mental health resources and flexible spending accounts.
Full Job Description
AWS is looking for driven, detail-oriented, and customer-obsessed new graduates to join our Talent Acquisition team, helping identify and attract world-class talent that fuels innovation across Amazon and serving as the next generation of leaders in our growing global recruiting organization.

Please note the following eligibility requirements to apply for this role:

- Graduate from bachelor's degree program between 6/2024 and 6/2026, or graduated from bachelor's degree program within past 24 months.

- Ability to relocate to Seattle, WA based on business need. Relocation assistance provided, if eligible.

- Ability to begin 40-hour/week, full-time employment in Summer 2026.

- We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

For FAQs, please visit: https://amazon.jobs/content/en/faq/university-talent

Successful sourcers utilize their experience in setting benchmarks, forecasting and tracking against metrics, and prioritizing to hit customer goals. 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 knowledge of Talent Acquisition and functional areas of the business, forging dynamic relationships with business leaders and hiring managers.

Key job responsibilities

In this role, you will source and engage candidates for technical profiles - including software development engineers, technical product managers, and other specialized roles - supporting teams that build and scale AWS services. You will proactively identify, reach out to, and build relationships with prospective candidates, serving as their first point of contact with Amazon and representing our team's culture and mission.

Candidates must be able to successfully manage, prioritize, and fulfill job searches against a timeline and have experience setting benchmarks and metrics. They must understand how to prioritize and achieve SLAs. The best candidates will draw on knowledge of talent acquisition and tech roles and areas of the business, forging dynamic relationships with business leaders, hiring managers, and HR business partners. They have a reputation for being exceptional at candidate generation, client/account management, strong organizational skills, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, have an ability to prioritize their time, demonstrate a sense of urgency, and understand the value of providing amazing customer service.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Are 18 years of age or older

- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program with a graduation conferral date between June 2024 and June 2026, or graduated from a bachelor's degree program in the past 24 months

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Work, internship, or other leadership experience in a professional environment

- Strong academic, leadership and/or extracurricular record

- Majors/concentrations in HR Management, Organizational Development, business administration, or related fields

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.

USA, WA, Seattle - 80,200.00 - 99,100.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

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