Full-Time

Technical Sourcer

Posted on 7/2/2025

Uber Freight

Uber Freight

5,001-10,000 employees

Logistics platform connecting carriers and shippers

Compensation Overview

$82k - $100k/yr

+ Performance Bonus + Sales Incentive Bonus + Equity Awards

Mid, Senior

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

3 days a week in office.

Category
Technical Recruiting
People & HR
Required Skills
Data Science
Product Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of working experience
  • 3 plus years of technical recruiting or sourcing i.e. Software Engineers, Data Scientist, Product Managers
Responsibilities
  • Source for technology teams partnering closely with our businesses; participate in intake meetings, build robust sourcing strategies, identify top tier candidates, manage candidates up to the final interview, and ensure a seamless transition to your recruiting partner
  • Develop and employ effective sourcing strategies that deliver strong and diverse talent for current and future needs
  • Collaborate across the Uber Freight TA teams to support process improvements and share knowledge
  • Continue to build innovative approaches in attracting talent through new ways of recruiting
  • Provide a consistent and positive candidate experience throughout the entire recruiting process with proactive communication and engagement
  • Utilize ATS reports, dashboards, and other tools to illustrate and influence the recruiting pipeline and results
  • Become the subject matter expert on the business/client you support
  • Be knowledgeable about Uber Freight and why people should work here
Desired Qualifications
  • Agency experience a plus
  • Experience recruiting/sourcing for a variety of roles and levels
  • Successfully collaborated with hiring managers to create job descriptions, interview process, and interview assessment
  • Sourcing passive technology candidates via ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter and/or HireEZ
  • Experience establishing partnerships with cross-functional teams i.e. Recruiting, HR, Compensation
  • Background with Global Recruitment a plus
  • Ability to prioritize shifting demands in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment

Uber Freight connects carriers with shippers through its logistics platform, which serves as a digital marketplace for booking and managing shipments. The platform simplifies the shipping process for a variety of clients, including small businesses and large enterprises, by providing access to a wide network of carriers. It operates in the transportation and logistics sector, using technology to enhance efficiency and transparency in freight management. Uber Freight's business model involves facilitating transactions between shippers needing to transport goods and carriers with available truck capacity, earning revenue by taking a percentage of each shipment booked. This approach allows for flexible pricing and helps businesses adjust their shipping needs according to demand.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$500M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $500M funding supports market expansion and product innovation for Uber Freight.
  • AI-driven predictive analytics enhance route optimization and cost savings.
  • Autonomous trucking technology could reduce operational costs for Uber Freight.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges with Transplace may disrupt operations and customer satisfaction.
  • Rising fuel costs could impact Uber Freight's profitability and shipping rates.
  • Driver shortage may limit Uber Freight's capacity to meet demand.

What makes Uber Freight unique

  • Uber Freight's digital marketplace connects shippers with 65,000 carriers efficiently.
  • Acquisition of Transplace enhances Uber Freight's logistics technology platform.
  • Uber Freight's dynamic pricing model allows scalable shipping operations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Financial and Mental Wellness Benefits

Performance Bonus

Company Equity

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

0%
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