Carl Wheatley

Carl Wheatley is a Technical Sourcer currently working at Meta (formerly Facebook), specializing in recruiting for Design, Product, and Engineering teams. Here's a comprehensive overview of his professional background:

Professional Role

• Current Position: Senior Technical Sourcer at Meta
• Location: San Francisco Bay Area
• Specialization: Recruiting for Product Design, UX Research, Engineering, and related roles across Meta's organizations including Messenger, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Privacy teams1

Professional Background

Career Journey:

• Started as a golf club manager and golf coach
• Transitioned into technology by developing "PressTee", a mobile application for golf reservations
• Moved into design and then recruiting, with a focus on tech startups and large tech companies1

Professional Experience:

• Meta (Facebook): Technical Sourcer (October 2018 - Present)
• BCG Digital Ventures: Technical Sourcer (November 2017 - October 2018)
• Founder of Wheatley Talent (March 2023 - October 2023)1

Key Skills and Expertise

• Recruiting Specialties:

  • Sourcing for Product Design, UX Research, Engineering
  • Diversity and Inclusion (DEI) focused recruiting
  • Talent mapping and pipeline development

• Technical Tools:

  • Recruiting tools: HireEZ, LinkedIn Recruiter, X-Ray Search
  • Design tools: Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, Axure, InVision1

Professional Approach

Carl is known for:

• Building strong relationships with candidates
• Developing innovative sourcing strategies
• Coaching candidates through interview processes
• Creating targeted hiring programs
• Prioritizing diverse and creative team building12

Personal Philosophy

He emphasizes problem-solving, communication, and an entrepreneurial spirit, with a passion for working with startups and developing creative teams.12