Full-Time

Staff Technical Sourcer

Posted on 4/4/2025

Snapchat

Snapchat

1-10 employees

Multimedia messaging app with disappearing content

Compensation Overview

$121k - $214k/yr

Senior

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Los Angeles, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Expected to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Category
Technical Recruiting
People & HR
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Requirements
  • Deep experience sourcing, inclusive of specialized and niche Marketing, Sales and Product positions
  • Demonstrated ability influencing senior leaders
  • Experience hitting or exceeding performance goals consistently by engaging and attracting the very best
  • Experience mentoring junior teammates
  • A sourcing maven, who is able to find untapped talent outside traditional means and engage top talent with your personalized approach
  • Well networked with a deep talent network of diverse talent
  • Ability to work with, and influence, multiple facets of the organization (i.e. across function, level, location, etc.) and tailor communication based on the audience
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, and extraordinary attention to detail and follow-through
  • Stellar organizational skills, working with a sound sense of urgency and possessing the ability to quickly prioritize various top priorities
  • Ability to think operationally and develop processes for efficiency
  • Broad understanding of general HR requirements
  • Embodiment of Snap’s values of Kind, Smart, and Creative in all that you do and everyone you interact with
Responsibilities
  • Embed yourself into a client group as the resident expert on available talent in-market for the Engineering function at Snap
  • Work alongside a small but dedicated team that competes to find humble, collaborative, razor-sharp industry leaders in corporate departments to join our team
  • Mentor sourcers to help them creatively source, evaluate, network, and attract top tier talent across the company
  • Partner with recruiting to support the growth of our organization
  • Partner with Engineering leaders to execute their hiring needs and source for Staff or Manager+ level roles
  • Collaborate with Talent leadership, HR Business Partners and other cross-functional teams to drive our talent strategy
  • Craft and execute creative talent sourcing campaigns that scale for attracting quality diverse talent
Desired Qualifications
  • 3+ years of demonstrated experience in hiring for Engineering positions
  • 2+ years experience partnering with business leaders in engineering
  • 4+ years experience with various Applicant Tracking Systems and other recruiting software (ideally with Workday Recruiting, LinkedIn Recruiter, and a CRM)
  • 4+ years experience creating strategic sourcing workflows using specialized tools (Seekout, Gem, Hiretual, etc.)

Snapchat is a multimedia messaging app that enables users to send photos, videos, and messages that disappear after being viewed. It is particularly popular among teens and young adults, focusing on real-time communication and social interaction. Users can enhance their experience with features like Stories, Spotlight, and video calls. Snapchat generates revenue primarily through advertising, offering businesses the ability to create immersive, fullscreen ads and public profiles to engage with their audience. The platform's Ads Manager allows advertisers to set flexible budgets and target specific demographics, making it easier for them to reach their desired customers. Snapchat's goal is to foster user engagement and connectivity while providing a unique social media experience.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$60M

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-powered Sponsored Lenses attract advertisers seeking innovative audience connections.
  • Snapcash enhances user convenience, potentially boosting retention.
  • Creator Connect taps into India's growing creator economy, increasing user-generated content.

What critics are saying

  • Competitors' lighter XR eyewear may overshadow Snapchat's efforts in the XR space.
  • AR Lens experiences may lose user interest if novelty fades quickly.
  • AI-powered ads could face backlash over privacy concerns, affecting user trust.

What makes Snapchat unique

  • Snapchat's AI-powered Sponsored Lenses offer personalized, immersive brand engagement.
  • Snapcash partnership with Square integrates financial services into Snapchat's platform.
  • Snapchat's AR Lens experiences leverage cross-industry collaborations for engaging content.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Mental Health Support

Parental Leave

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