Technical Sourcer - USDS - Los Angeles (Third-Party Associate)

About the TeamAt TikTok, our US Data Security (USDS) team is a dedicated organization established to safeguard US user data and ensure national security interests are protected. Our USDS teams are building a new, secure-by-design infrastructure and service ecosystem. This is a mission-driven team with the critical responsibility of protecting our platform and users. As a Technical Sourcer on the USDS 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. In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager / department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time. 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 (., LinkedIn, internal databases, niche platforms, academic conferences, job boards, 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 (., talent maps, competitor analysis) to help inform recruiting strategies and stakeholder decisions.

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