The Trade Desk seeks a Technical Sourcer to develop and execute sourcing strategies for technical talent including software engineers, ML/AI specialists, and data engineers. The role partners with recruiters and hiring managers to understand requirements and deliver market intelligence. Responsibilities include crafting personalized outreach, advising on talent market conditions, leveraging AI-enabled sourcing tools, and maintaining candidate data in ATS/CRM systems. Requires 5+ years of technical sourcing or recruiting experience, proficiency with sourcing platforms and tools, understanding of technical concepts, and a data-driven approach. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid sick and vacation time, stock-based compensation, and employee stock purchase plan. Base salary range is $85,300 to $156,400 USD. Location: Bellevue, Washington, United States.
What you'll do
Develop and execute customized sourcing strategies by role, level, and location to identify and engage top technical talent including software engineers, ML/AI specialists, and data engineers
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Requirements
5+ years of experience in technical sourcing or technical recruiting for software, product-driven, or AI/ML companies or equivalent agency recruiting experience focused on engineering talent
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 such as LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Boolean search, ATS/CRM systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Workday), and AI-assisted sourcing tools
Ability to understand technical concepts like distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, machine learning, full-stack development and translate hiring needs into talent market strategies
Data-driven mindset comfortable tracking KPIs, analyzing funnel metrics, and using insights to refine strategy
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with talent for crafting compelling candidate messaging
Ability to manage multiple complex searches in parallel while maintaining a high quality bar
Strong sense of ownership, adaptability, and 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
Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependentsRetirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company matchShort and long-term disability coverageBasic life insuranceWell-being benefitsReimbursement for certain tuition expensesParental leaveSick time of 1 hour per 30 hours workedVacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours through the first year and 160 hours thereafterAround 13 paid holidays per yearEligibility for stock-based compensation grantsVariable compensation-based incentives and commissions depending on roleEmployee Stock Purchase Plan allowing purchase of company stock at a discount
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