Technical Sourcer - RD Mid Platform - San Jose; Third-Party Associate

Technical Sourcer - RD Mid Platform - San Jose (Third-Party Associate)

Location:

San Jose

Team:

HR

Employment Type:

Third-party Associate

Job Code:

A54652

About the Team At Byte Dance, our RD Mid-Platform teams provide the foundational layer that powers our diverse ecosystem of global products. This team builds the core backend services, data infrastructure, front-end development frameworks, and enterprise-wide security solutions that enable our product teams to innovate and iterate at a global scale.

As a Technical Sourcer on the RD Mid-Platform TA team, you will be a strategic partner in finding the engineering talent that builds this engine. You will collaborate closely with recruiters and hiring managers to support our explosive growth, serving as a key advocate for our company and ensuring a high-quality, welcoming experience for every candidate.

• Act as a strategic partner to recruiters and hiring managers across both English and Mandarin-speaking regions, deeply understanding their technical requirements to build targeted talent maps and refine search strategies.
• Design and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and attract top-tier technical talent, with a focus on Front-end, Back-end, Infrastructure, and Security engineering.
• Proactively build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future roles using advanced sourcing techniques (e.g., Boolean, Linked In Recruiter, Git Hub, technical forums, etc.).
• Collaborate with the wider recruiting team to refine sourcing processes, improve efficiency, and share best practices.
• Champion an exceptional and inclusive candidate experience, acting as the first point of contact and ensuring a seamless transition to the recruiter.
• Track and analyze sourcing metrics and market data to provide insights, optimize strategies, and consult with hiring teams on the talent landscape.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1+ years of equivalent sourcing experience in a high-volume environment (via search firm or in-house recruiting environment).
• Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment, demonstrating strong prioritization, multitasking, and organizational skills. Experience with research/sourcing tools such as Linked In, other social media, or technical forums.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and engage passive candidates effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience sourcing for highly specialized, in-demand technical roles, particularly in Security Engineering or Infrastructure.
• A data-driven mindset, with experience using metrics to inform sourcing strategies.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruiting software.

Important Note:

Please be advised that 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 Byte Dance, you will not be a Byte Dance 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 Byte Dance for recruitment purposes and shared with a third-party agency in accordance with Byte Dance's Applicant Privacy Notice

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…