Technical Sourcer

Technical Sourcer - RD Mid Platform - San Jose (Third-Party Associate) Location: San Jose Team: HR Employment Type: Third-party Associate Job Code: A54652 Responsibilities About the Team: At ByteDance, 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, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, 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. Qualifications 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 LinkedIn, other social media, or technical forums. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and engage passive candidates effectively. High oral proficiency in Mandarin required, along with medium written proficiency. 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 Important Note: Please be advised that this job posting is on behalf of a third-party agency. This is a 12-month temporary assignment managed by a third-party agency, who will be your employer. While you may be assigned to work at ByteDance, you will not be a ByteDance 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 ByteDance for recruitment purposes and shared with a third-party agency in accordance with ByteDance's Applicant Privacy Notice Job Information The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $30- $50. Compensation 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 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. Legal & Compliance 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: Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues; Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; Exercising sound judgment. About Us Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. Why Join ByteDance Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are 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 enrich life - a mission we work towards every day. As ByteDancers, 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. 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 ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. Reasonable Accommodation ByteDance 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. 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