Talent Acquisition Sourcer – Contract

Tailscale

Talent Acquisition Sourcer building technical and specialized talent pipelines for Tailscale’s secure networking software. Engaging passive candidates across distributed teams and functions.

Posted 9/4/2026contractRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$65 - CA$71 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent sourcing and recruiting within high-growth technology environments, utilizing strong research skills and innovative sourcing strategies to engage passive candidates effectively. Proficient in managing multiple searches while leveraging data and analytics to optimize pipeline performance and candidate experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent Sourcing ExperienceTechnical Talent SourcingResearch SkillsCandidate EngagementSourcing Data Analysis

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Talent SourcingRecruitingSourcing StrategiesPipeline ManagementMarket MappingCandidate AssessmentData AnalysisSourcing TechniquesUnderstanding Complex RolesInclusive Sourcing Practices

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsRelationship BuildingPersonalized Outreach

Tools & Technologies

Sourcing PlatformsATS TechnologyAI-Enabled PracticesAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

High-Growth Technology CompaniesEngineeringProductDesignGTMG&AInfrastructureNetworkingSecurityDeveloper Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Talent Acquisition Partners to understand candidate profiles, hiring priorities, and sourcing needs
Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies across Engineering, Product, Design, GTM, G&A, and other functions
Identify and engage passive talent through sourcing channels, research methods, communities, networks, and creative approaches
Manage multiple searches and adjust strategies based on pipeline performance, candidate feedback, and priorities
Understand Tailscale’s product, technology, business, and culture to identify suitable candidates
Translate technical and specialized role requirements into effective searches
Research companies, technologies, communities, and talent pools
Build knowledge of talent markets in infrastructure, networking, security, developer tools, cloud technologies, and other areas
Evaluate pipeline health and search challenges using sourcing data and market insights
Conduct talent research and market mapping
Surface insights on candidate availability, market trends, and search constraints
Build reusable talent maps and research
Incorporate inclusive sourcing practices and broaden candidate representation
Create personalized outreach and build relationships with passive candidates
Assess candidate interest, motivation, experience, and potential alignment
Ensure seamless candidate handoffs and a consistent candidate experience
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Partners, Sourcers, Operations, and hiring teams
Participate in sourcing jams and share techniques, talent pools, market observations, and learnings
Support high-priority or specialized searches
Improve sourcing tools, workflows, data quality, automation, and AI-enabled practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of talent sourcing and/or recruiting experience
Experience within high-growth technology companies or similarly competitive talent environments
Experience sourcing technical talent across multiple functions, including Engineering, Product, Design, GTM, or G&A
Ability to understand complex or unfamiliar roles and translate candidate requirements into sourcing strategies
Strong research skills and sourcing techniques beyond basic keyword, title, or traditional platform searches
Passive candidate engagement and personalized outreach skills
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple searches and use sourcing data to evaluate pipeline effectiveness
Experience using sourcing platforms and ATS technology
Interest in AI, automation, and emerging sourcing tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self
Competitive total compensation package (contract position is not eligible for the full-time, exempt benefits listed below)
Remote-first work environment
Virtual and in-person social events
Corporate co-working program
Annual company retreat and team off-sites
$1,500 USD annually for professional development
Mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities
Flexible paid time off program
Company-owned laptop (Mac or PC)
Monthly home internet reimbursement
$500 USD workstation customization allowance
Paid parental leave top-ups: 20 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents
Accessible and inclusive hiring process with accommodations available