Strategic Technical Sourcer — AI/ML Talent

The Trade Desk; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,500 - 129,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock-based compensation grants

Comprehensive healthcare (medical, den

Job summary

The Trade Desk is seeking a seasoned Technical Sourcer to shape our pipeline of software, ML/AI, and data talent. You will collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers, and engineering leaders to understand complex role requirements and translate them into effective market strategies.

You’ll craft personalized outreach, manage multiple searches concurrently, and leverage AI and advanced sourcing tools to improve candidate quality and speed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing or technical recruiting for software, product‑driven, or AI/ML companies
• Demonstrable success sourcing and engaging highly specialized technical talent at a premier tech company, high‑growth startup, or leading SaaS organization
• Deep proficiency with sourcing platforms and tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Boolean search, ATS/CRM systems (Greenhouse, Lever, Workday), and AI‑assisted sourcing tools
• Ability to understand technical concepts (distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, machine learning, full‑stack development) and translate hiring needs into talent market strategies
• A data‑driven mindset – comfortable tracking KPIs, analyzing funnel metrics, and using insights to refine strategy
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting compelling candidate messaging
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex searches in parallel while maintaining a high quality bar
• Strong sense of ownership, adaptability, and a bias for action in a fast‑moving environment
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
• Passionate about people, inclusive hiring practices, and building diverse teams

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute customized sourcing strategies by role, level, and location to identify top technical talent
• Partner with recruiters, coordinators, and hiring managers to understand role requirements and team dynamics
• Become an expert in The Trade Desk story, engineering challenges, and values‑driven culture
• Craft thoughtful, personalized outreach that resonates with passive, specialized talent
• Serve as a strategic talent advisor – providing market insights and adjusting criteria based on data
• Deliver timely pipeline updates and adapt sourcing strategies as hiring plans evolve
• Conduct market research, competitive intelligence, and industry mapping to advise on compensation benchmarks
• Leverage AI-enabled research tools, automation, and emerging sourcing tech to improve quality and efficiency
• Build and maintain talent maps across academia, open‑source, and industry
• Maintain organized candidate data in ATS/CRM with high stakeholder and candidate experience

Skills

Technical sourcing

Sourcing platforms

LinkedIn Recruiter

GitHub

Stack Overflow

Boolean search

ATS/CRM systems

AI-assisted sourcing

Candidate messaging

Tools

Greenhouse

Lever

Workday

AI tools for sourcing

Job description

The Trade Desk is seeking a seasoned Technical Sourcer to shape our pipeline of software, ML/AI, and data talent. You will collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers, and engineering leaders to understand complex role requirements and translate them into effective market strategies.

You’ll craft personalized outreach, manage multiple searches concurrently, and leverage AI and advanced sourcing tools to improve candidate quality and speed.