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Technical Sourcer - USDS - San Jose (Third-Party Associate)

Location:

San Jose

Employment Type:

Third-party Associate

Job Code:

A103093

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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. 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: - 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 This is a temporary position. You will not be an employee of TikTok USDS JV. You will be an employee of a third-party agency. As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $30 - $50. Placement in the range depends on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and location. Your benefits, if any, will be provided by your contracting vendor/agency. 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 3. Exercising sound judgment.


Job Information

About USDS

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.

On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is 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 bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

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. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. 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

TikTok 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 TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. 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.

USDS Reasonable Accommodation

USDS 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. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA

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