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Talent Acquisition Sourcer

Tailscale
Location
Remote (United States)
Posted
23 days ago
Department
People & Talent
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years of talent sourcing and/or recruiting experience
  • Significant experience sourcing highly competitive talent in high-growth or highly technical environments
  • Demonstrated success sourcing across multiple functions
  • Deep experience identifying highly technical Engineering and Product talent
  • Advanced expertise in sourcing techniques, talent research, market mapping, and building pipelines
  • Ability to quickly understand complex or ambiguous roles and translate them into sophisticated sourcing strategies
Nice to have
  • Deep experience sourcing infrastructure, networking, security, developer tools, distributed systems, cloud, or similarly technical engineering talent
  • Experience finding technical talent through open-source ecosystems, GitHub, technical communities, research, and other channels
  • Experience supporting executive or confidential searches and sourcing globally
  • Experience building talent maps or market intelligence that influenced hiring strategy
  • Experience facilitating sourcing jams or sharing advanced sourcing practices
What the job really is

The Talent Acquisition Sourcer at Tailscale will focus on identifying and engaging top talent to support the company's growth. This senior role involves developing sourcing strategies for various technical and leadership positions, managing multiple searches, and utilizing market intelligence to enhance sourcing effectiveness. The sourcer will also champion inclusive sourcing practices and collaborate with Talent Acquisition Partners to ensure a seamless candidate experience.

Benefits
  • Inclusive, flexible environment
  • Competitive total compensation package including base salary and equity
  • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period
  • Remote first company with virtual and in-person social events
  • Employer-funded retirement contributions
  • Annual professional development budget of $1500
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the tech stack or tools used for sourcing
  • The role requires deep sourcing expertise, which may imply high expectations for performance
  • The position is fully remote, which may or may not suit all candidates depending on their work preferences
Job score3.6/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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