Job description
StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.
StackAdapt is hiring our first Senior Technical Sourcer to join our growing Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you will focus on creatively identifying, engaging, and nurturing top-tier technical talent across Software Engineering, Data Science, Product, and related technical functions. You’ll partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to build strategic sourcing plans, provide talent insights, and help StackAdapt stay competitive in a rapidly evolving tech talent market.
This role is ideal for a proactive and insights-driven sourcing specialist who is passionate about Talent Acquisition and how we deliver diverse, high-quality pipelines, and understands how to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
What you’ll be doing
- Build and manage strong pipelines of technical talent across engineering, data, and product disciplines using advanced sourcing techniques and tools
- Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements, technical skillsets, and team priorities
- Craft compelling outreach and nurture strategies to convert passive candidates into engaged prospects, and then A/B test to see what performs best
- Maintain structured sourcing plans with regular reporting on outreach metrics, candidate quality, and funnel health that drive iterative improvements
- Partner directly with hiring leaders to execute talent market mapping efforts to identify trends, competitor activity, and opportunities for proactive engagement
- Develop and implement employer brand strategies to engage, activate, and attract top technical talent across key channels
- Develop and share sourcing best practices across the TA team, helping to uplevel overall sourcing capabilitiesPrioritize inclusive sourcing practices and build diverse candidate pipelines for every search
- Use StackAdapt’s ATS and CRM tools to track and manage candidate pipelines effectively
What You’ll Bring to the Table
- 5+ years’ exerience and passion for technical sourcing or recruiting, with a strong focus on outbound talent engagement
- Expertise in sourcing for roles in software engineering, data science, infrastructure, or similar technical areas
- Proficiency with sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Gem, and other sourcing tools, as well as more creative avenues like Reddit, events, and x-ray sourcing
- Abundant creativity in creating personalized outreach skills
- Proven ability in managing sourcing pipelines, prioritizing competing needs, and adapting to evolving hiring goals
- Experience using data to inform strategies, share insights, and improve sourcing outcomes
- Deep understanding of DEI best practices in talent sourcing
- Highly organized and self-directed with a bias for action and experimentation
Career Growth Path: At StackAdapt, we recognize that sourcing is a strategic craft—and we’re committed to helping you grow as a leader in the space. In this role, you’ll shape how we attract technical talent, influence hiring strategy, and drive innovation. From here, your path could lead to…
- Becoming a subject matter expert and owning high-impact sourcing initiatives company-wide
- Expanding into full-cycle recruiting for senior or specialized technical roles
- Leading efforts in employer brand, talent intelligence, or competitive market research
- Partnering cross-functionally on programs spanning DEI, workforce planning, or global hiring strategy
Interview Process: We value clarity and candidate experience, so here’s what you can expect during our interview process
- Introductory Chat (45 mins): A get-to-know-you conversation with the Hiring Manager
- Case Study (60 mins): Collaborate on a sourcing-focused exercise with our Talent Leadership team
- Behavioral Interview (60 mins): A deeper dive into your experience with members of our Talent Acquisition team
- Wrap Up (30 mins): Opportunity for you to reverse interview the hiring manager and follow up on any outstanding questions
- Each stage is designed to foster open dialogue and mutual understanding—so you can learn about us while we get to know you.
About the Team
You’ll join a close-knit, high-performing technical recruiting team that supports Engineering, Product, Data Science, and Design hiring across StackAdapt. We operate with a shared commitment to collaboration, candidate experience, and delivering smart, scalable hiring solutions. Our team brings a mix of in-house and agency backgrounds and is known for being proactive, data-driven, and highly trusted by our hiring partners. We’re excited to welcome someone who brings curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit to our team.
StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability (or superpower) status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process, please let our Talent team know.
About StackAdapt
We’ve been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We’ve been awarded:
Ad Age Best Places to Work 2024
G2 Top Software and Top Marketing and Advertising Product for 2024
Campaign’s Best Places to Work 2023 for the UK
2024 Best Workplaces for Women and in Canada by Great Place to Work®
#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising
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