Technical Sourcer (Engineering)

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Palo Alto, CA
110K-180K Annually
Mid level
Social Media • Software
We serve the public conversation. We believe real change starts with conversation.
The Role
Responsible for building sourcing strategies to attract engineering talent, manage candidate pipelines, and partner with recruiting teams to meet hiring needs.
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Job Title: Technical Sourcer (Engineering)
Location: Palo Alto (Onsite)
Salary Range: $110,000 - $180,000 + Equity

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Who We Are

The recruiting team at X is focused on bringing the best talent in the world to X. 

You’ll take ownership of building our sourcing engine to attract and hire world-class technical talent. This role offers a unique opportunity to partner directly with our Engineering teams, serving as the first point of contact for industry professionals and delivering an exceptional candidate experience from the very start.  

What You’ll Do

  • Innovate and execute creative sourcing strategies to deliver top technical talent to X. 

  • Own talent mapping research, referral generation, and targeted sourcing campaigns.  

  • Effectively align candidates’ motivations with X’s value proposition, roles, and expectations.  

  • Manage pipeline activity reports and analyze historical data to optimize hiring impact and efficiency.  

  • Partner closely with the recruiting team to anticipate upcoming headcount needs and proactively understand how new hires fit into the organization.

Who You Are

  • 3+ years of technical sourcing experience, ideally in a similar role at a high-growth technology company or startup.  

  • Proficiency with Boolean search operators, x-ray searches, and advanced sourcing techniques.  

  • Excellent written and verbal storytelling skills to engage candidates and stakeholders effectively.  

  • Strong ability to influence at various organizational levels, leveraging data-driven decision-making.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical job profiles, such as Software Engineering, Data Science and/or Design.

Top Skills

Boolean Search Operators
X-Ray Searches
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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
1,500 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

We serve the public conversation. We believe real change starts with conversation. That’s why it matters to us that people have a free and safe space to talk. We put people first. Be you, really. That’s how we build trust. Together we’re creating a culture that’s supportive, respectful, and a pretty cool vibe. Sure, we’re not perfect, we’re people. But we’re open and honest about who we are and what we do.

Why Work With Us

Life’s not about a job, it’s about purpose. We believe real change starts with conversation. Here, your voice matters. Come as you are and together we’ll do what’s right (not what’s easy) to serve the public conversation.

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