Technical Sourcer

Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does on our platform: play video games. Over 90% of our users play games, spending a combined 1.5 billion hours playing thousands of unique titles on Discord each month. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games.

This position is temporary and US-based only.

Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does on our platform: play video games. Over 90% of our users play games, spending a combined 1.5 billion hours playing thousands of unique titles on Discord each month. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games.

Discord's Talent team is seeking a proactive Technical Sourcer to lead our top-of-funnel recruitment efforts for technical positions. In this role, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining a healthy pipeline of qualified candidates through strategic sourcing, applicant review, ATS sourcing, and referral management. Familiarity with recruiting and the ability to manage a high volume of candidates while seamlessly collaborating with Recruiters will make you successful in this role.  

This position is US-based only. We are seeking candidates located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

What you'll be doing: 

• Own the entire top-of-funnel recruitment process for assigned technical roles
• Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive candidates
• Review and screen incoming applications to identify qualified candidates
• Drive employee referral initiatives to maximize internal network potential
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and ideal candidate profiles
• Track, analyze, and report on recruiting metrics to optimize sourcing strategies

What you should have:

• 3+ years of experience in technical sourcing or recruitment, preferably in a high-growth environment
• Demonstrated success in building candidate pipelines for technical roles
• Strong understanding of technical roles, skills, and qualifications
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter and Seekout)
• Experience with boolean search techniques and advanced sourcing methods
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong project management capabilities with the ability to prioritize multiple requisitions
• Data-driven approach to sourcing with the ability to analyze and report on key metrics

Would like to have: 

• Experience sourcing for staff or leadership roles in software engineering, data science, machine learning, or other specialized technical roles
• Knowledge of working with AI tools
• Knowledge of programming languages, technical frameworks, and industry terminology
• Build and nurture talent communities to create sustainable pipelines
• Stay current on market trends, competitive intelligence, and industry best practices

The US base salary range for this temporary full-time position is $132,000 to $165,000 + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and, do not include benefits.

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Why Discord? 

Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We're a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! Your future is just a click away!

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