E‑Commerce Tech Sourcer | Passive Candidate Expert

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Technical Sourcer for the San Jose area to partner with hiring managers and recruiters across English and Mandarin-speaking regions. This temporary six-month assignment is managed by a third-party agency, with the contractor serving as a third-party associate.

You will develop innovative sourcing strategies, engage passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow and other communities, and help build a strong talent pipeline for critical roles in a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sourcing experience in high-volume environments.
• Excellent communication and outreach that resonates with technical audiences.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other social platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to define candidate profiles and calibrate needs.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for top technical talent.
• Identify and engage passive candidates via LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and niche communities.
• Refine sourcing processes to boost efficiency and candidate quality.
• Lead talent projects, including virtual events and diversity-focused sourcing.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Outreach craft

LinkedIn Recruiter

Communication skills

Technical communities

Tools

GitHub

Stack Overflow

Sourcing tools

Job description

TikTok is seeking a Technical Sourcer for the San Jose area to partner with hiring managers and recruiters across English and Mandarin-speaking regions. This temporary six-month assignment is managed by a third-party agency, with the contractor serving as a third-party associate.

You will develop innovative sourcing strategies, engage passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow and other communities, and help build a strong talent pipeline for critical roles in a