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

Responsibilities

About the Team
At 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 (e.g., LinkedIn, internal databases, niche platforms, academic conferences, job boards, etc.) 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 (e.g., talent maps, competitor analysis) to help inform recruiting strategies and stakeholder decisions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- 1+ years of sourcing experience in a high-volume recruiting environment (in-house or agency).
- Proven ability to support 15+ requisitions simultaneously while partnering with regional stakeholders.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficiency with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and other professional platforms.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic setting.

Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience sourcing or recruiting for Engineering roles, ideally in a high-growth environment.
- Comfort working in global, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities.
- Data-driven mindset and the ability to provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.

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 TikTok, you will not be a TikTok 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 TikTok for recruitment purposes and shared with a third-party agency in accordance with TikTok's Applicant Privacy Notice https://lifeattiktok.com/legal/privacy

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (hourly)

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 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.

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:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and