Technical Sourcer, Engineering (Contract)

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About NewsBreak</strong></p> <p><strong>Local life runs on local information.</strong> What happened down the street? Who can fix this? Where should we go tonight? NewsBreak started in 2015 to answer these questions, and today more than 40 million people a month rely on us to follow what’s going on in their zip code.</p> <p><strong>Three platforms with one vision: powering local life.</strong> Led by founder and CEO Jeff Zheng, NewsBreak is our local life and news platform; Nearby AI connects people with local businesses; and NDot AI helps publishers and creators grow and earn.</p> <p><strong>Building for the long term.</strong> A $115 million Series C made us a unicorn in 2021, and we keep investing in our people. We’re Great Place to Work® certified and named to <em>Fast Company</em>’s Best Workplaces for Innovators (2025) and <em>Fortune</em>’s Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™ (2026).</p> <p><strong>Everyone makes an impact.</strong> Whether you write code, shape products, tell our story, or run the business, we want people who own projects end to end, stay curious, and speak up. Join us.</p> <p>Learn more at: NewsBreak, Nearby AI, NDot AI</p></div><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>About the Role</strong><br>We're looking for an experienced Technical Sourcer to join us on a 3-month contract basis to build and drive our engineering talent pipeline. You'll partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to identify, engage, and screen software engineering candidates across levels, and act as a subject-matter expert on sourcing strategy and market mapping.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Own end-to-end sourcing pipelines for software engineering roles (backend, full-stack, infrastructure, etc.) using LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Juicebox and other sourcing tools</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Craft and execute personalized outreach campaigns to passive candidates, iterating on messaging based on response data</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Conduct in-depth phone screens to assess qualifications, motivation, and fit</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to align on role requirements, build search strategy, and calibrate candidate quality</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Build talent maps and competitive intelligence on target companies/talent pools</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Maintain accurate candidate data and pipeline status in the ATS</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Track and report on sourcing metrics (response rates, pipeline conversion, time-to-fill) and adjust strategy accordingly</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">3–5 years of technical sourcing or recruiting experience (agency or in-house)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong track record sourcing for software engineering roles, with solid understanding of engineering concepts, tech stacks, and terminology</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for candidate outreach and stakeholder management</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Advanced proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools (Boolean/X-ray search, GitHub, etc.)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Highly organized and able to independently manage multiple open roles at once</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Able to work onsite in Mountain View, CA for the duration of the contract</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience sourcing for AI/ML or data roles</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with an ATS (Greenhouse, Lever, etc.)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience building talent maps or market intelligence reports</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Employment Details</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Type: Hourly, non-exempt</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Duration: 3-month contract</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Location: Onsite, Mountain View, CA</li> </ul> <p><strong>The hourly rate for this position is $40-50/hr.</strong></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Pay may vary based on a number of factors including job-related skills, level, experience, geographic location and relevant education or training. At NewsBreak, we design our overall rewards package to attract top talents. Depending on the position, the role may also be eligible for discretionary bonus and options. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.</div><div class="title">Annual Base Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$76,800</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$96,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15apsJLgHq1p5NJR3fzFmdctKX4QIzzf2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110601223912453011659&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">CPRA Privacy Notice for California Candidates</a></p> <p> </p></div>