Senior Technical Sourcer (United States)

What you'll be doing

• Build and manage strong pipelines of technical talent across engineering, data, and product disciplines using advanced sourcing techniques and tools
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements, technical skillsets, and team priorities
• Craft compelling outreach and nurture strategies to convert passive candidates into engaged prospects, and then A/B test to see what performs best
• Maintain structured sourcing plans with regular reporting on outreach metrics, candidate quality, and funnel health that drive iterative improvements
• Partner directly with hiring leaders to execute talent market mapping efforts to identify trends, competitor activity, and opportunities for proactive engagement
• Develop and implement employer brand strategies to engage, activate, and attract top technical talent across key channels
• Develop and share sourcing best practices across the TA team, helping to uplevel overall sourcing capabilitiesPrioritize inclusive sourcing practices and build diverse candidate pipelines for every search
• Use StackAdapt’s ATS and CRM tools to track and manage candidate pipelines effectively

What You'll Bring to the Table

• 5+ years' exerience and passion for technical sourcing or recruiting, with a strong focus on outbound talent engagement
• Expertise in sourcing for roles in software engineering, data science, infrastructure, or similar technical areas
• Proficiency with sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Gem, and other sourcing tools, as well as more creative avenues like Reddit, events, and x-ray sourcing
• Abundant creativity in creating personalized outreach skills
• Proven ability in managing sourcing pipelines, prioritizing competing needs, and adapting to evolving hiring goals
• Experience using data to inform strategies, share insights, and improve sourcing outcomes
• Deep understanding of DEI best practices in talent sourcing
• Highly organized and self-directed with a bias for action and experimentation

Career Growth Path: At StackAdapt, we recognize that sourcing is a strategic craft—and we’re committed to helping you grow as a leader in the space. In this role, you’ll shape how we attract technical talent, influence hiring strategy, and drive innovation. From here, your path could lead to...

• Becoming a subject matter expert and owning high-impact sourcing initiatives company-wide
• Expanding into full-cycle recruiting for senior or specialized technical roles
• Leading efforts in employer brand, talent intelligence, or competitive market research
• Partnering cross-functionally on programs spanning DEI, workforce planning, or global hiring strategy

Interview Process: We value clarity and candidate experience, so here’s what you can expect during our interview process

• Introductory Chat (45 mins): A get-to-know-you conversation with the Hiring Manager
• Case Study (60 mins): Collaborate on a sourcing-focused exercise with our Talent Leadership team
• Behavioral Interview (60 mins): A deeper dive into your experience with members of our Talent Acquisition team
• Wrap Up (30 mins): Opportunity for you to reverse interview the hiring manager and follow up on any outstanding questions
• Each stage is designed to foster open dialogue and mutual understanding—so you can learn about us while we get to know you.