Technical Sourcer - USDS - San Jose (Third-Party Associate)

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and sick days

Job summary

A leading social media platform in San Jose is seeking a Technical Sourcer to partner with recruiters and develop effective sourcing strategies. You'll proactively source candidates, manage pipelines, and contribute to a dynamic team. Ideal candidates have experience in high-volume recruiting and strong organizational abilities. This role offers a competitive hourly pay range of $30-50.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of sourcing experience in a high-volume recruiting environment.
• Ability to support 15+ requisitions simultaneously.
• Proficiency with sourcing tools and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with recruiters to develop sourcing strategies.
• Proactively source candidates through multiple channels.
• Maintain accurate tracking in Applicant Tracking System.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

Job description

Technical Sourcer - USDS - San Jose (Third-Party Associate)

Responsibilities

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to develop and execute sourcing strategies for high-impact roles within engineering and technical functions.
• Proactively source passive and active candidates through multiple channels (e.g., LinkedIn, internal databases, niche platforms, academic conferences, job boards, etc.) with a focus on quality and speed.
• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for current and future openings.
• Conduct outreach and pre-screening conversations to assess candidate fit, technical skills, and interest.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date tracking in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other sourcing tools.
• Deliver market intelligence and sourcing insights (e.g., talent maps, competitor analysis) to help inform recruiting strategies and stakeholder decisions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years of sourcing experience in a high-volume recruiting environment (in‑house or agency).
• Proven ability to support 15+ requisitions simultaneously while partnering with regional stakeholders.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and other professional platforms.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience sourcing or recruiting for Engineering roles, ideally in a high‑growth environment.
• Comfort working in global, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities.
• Data‑driven mindset and the ability to provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.

Important Note

This job posting is on behalf of a third‑party agency. This is a 6‑month temporary assignment managed by a third‑party agency, who will be your employer. While you may be assigned to work at TikTok, you will not be a TikTok employee. All contractual terms, including payroll and benefits, will be handled by a third‑party agency. By applying, you agree that the information provided in your application may be processed and retained by TikTok for recruitment purposes and shared with a third‑party agency in accordance with TikTok's Applicant Privacy Notice https://lifeattiktok.com/legal/privacy.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Hourly). The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $30- $50. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems;
3. Exercising sound judgment.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet