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Talent Acquisition Sourcer

Tailscale
Location
Remote (Canada)
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 and talent research
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
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 and technical communities
  • Experience supporting executive or confidential searches 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

As a Talent Acquisition Sourcer at Tailscale, you will be responsible for identifying and engaging exceptional talent to support the company's global scaling efforts. Your role involves developing and executing sourcing strategies across various functions, including Engineering and Product, while utilizing market intelligence and data to enhance sourcing practices. You will also champion inclusive sourcing and cultivate relationships with passive candidates to build a strong talent pipeline.

Benefits
  • Competitive total compensation package including base salary and equity
  • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period
  • Employer-funded retirement contributions
  • Support for personal and professional development with annual budget for training
  • Flexible paid time off program
  • Build-your-own home office setup
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary figure mentioned, only a range provided
  • Role requires deep technical understanding and experience in sourcing, which may limit applicants without such a background
  • The position is fully remote, but some roles may require in-office collaboration depending on team needs
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