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If this job description resonates with you, please apply. Frequently cited statistics show that people who identify with historically marginalized groups are likely to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to help us break that statistic!\nAbout Tailscale \nTailscale is making safe connection effortless by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices, no matter where they are. From hobbyists to multinational corporations, teams of every size use Tailscale each day to protect their networks, share access to internal tools, and more. We're building a future for the Internet that's easy, sensible, and safe, like it used to be. Founded in 2019 and fully distributed, we're backed by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.\nAbout the Role\nWe’re looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Sourcer to help identify and engage exceptional talent as Tailscale continues to scale. This is initially a 6-month contract position with the potential to extend and/or convert to a full-time role based on business needs and performance.\nYou’ll operate as a fully integrated member of our Talent Acquisition team, partnering with Talent Acquisition Partners and hiring teams to build high-quality pipelines across Engineering, Product, Design, GTM, G&A, and other business-critical searches.\nWe’re looking for someone who is curious, resourceful, and creative; can quickly understand new roles and talent markets; and is comfortable going beyond traditional sourcing methods to find and engage exceptional people.\nKey Responsibilities\nBuild & Execute Sourcing Strategies\nPartner with Talent Acquisition Partners to understand candidate profiles, hiring priorities, and sourcing needs across the company.\nDevelop and execute targeted sourcing strategies across Engineering, Product, Design, GTM, G&A, and other functions.\nIdentify and engage passive talent using a range of sourcing channels, research methods, communities, networks, and creative approaches.\nManage multiple searches and adjust sourcing strategies based on pipeline performance, candidate feedback, and evolving priorities.\nSource Technical & Specialized Talent\nDevelop a strong understanding of Tailscale’s product, technology, business, and culture to effectively identify candidates who may thrive here.\nTranslate technical and specialized role requirements into effective searches in partnership with Talent Acquisition Partners and hiring teams.\nResearch relevant companies, technologies, communities, and talent pools to identify candidates beyond traditional sources.\nBuild knowledge of talent markets relevant to Tailscale, including infrastructure, networking, security, developer tools, cloud technologies, and other functional areas.\nUse Data & Market Intelligence\nBring comfort with sourcing data and market insights to evaluate pipeline health, identify search challenges, and improve sourcing outcomes.\nConduct talent research and market mapping across relevant companies, locations, candidate profiles, and competitive talent pools.\nSurface actionable insights on candidate availability, market trends, and search constraints to Talent Acquisition Partners.\nBuild reusable talent maps and research that can support current and future hiring needs.\nBuild Inclusive Talent Pipelines\nIncorporate inclusive sourcing practices into search strategies from the outset.\nIdentify talent across a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, communities, and career paths.\nExplore new networks, communities, and sourcing channels that expand access to qualified talent.\nPartner with Talent Acquisition Partners to broaden search approaches and improve candidate representation where appropriate.\nEngage Exceptional Talent\nCreate thoughtful, personalized outreach that communicates why Tailscale and the specific opportunity may be compelling.\nBuild authentic relationships with passive candidates and assess interest, motivation, experience, and potential alignment.\nPartner with Talent Acquisition Partners to ensure seamless candidate handoffs and a consistent candidate experience.\nRepresent Tailscale thoughtfully and authentically in every interaction with prospective talent.\nPartner Across Talent Acquisition\nCollaborate with Talent Acquisition Partners, Sourcers, Operations, and hiring teams on search strategy, candidate calibration, and pipeline development.\nParticipate in sourcing jams and share sourcing techniques, talent pools, market observations, and search learnings across the team.\nSupport high-priority or specialized searches as needed, adapting quickly as hiring priorities evolve.\nPartner with Talent Acquisition Operations to improve sourcing tools, workflows, data quality, automation, and AI-enabled practices.\nWhat We Are Looking For\n3+ years of talent sourcing and/or recruiting experience, ideally within high-growth technology companies or similarly competitive talent environments.\nExperience sourcing technical talent and supporting searches across multiple functions such as Engineering, Product, Design, GTM, or G&A.\nAbility to quickly understand complex or unfamiliar roles and translate candidate requirements into effective sourcing strategies.\nStrong research skills and experience using sourcing techniques beyond basic keyword, title, or traditional platform searches.\nStrong passive candidate engagement and communication skills, including the ability to create thoughtful, personalized outreach.\nStrong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple searches and use sourcing data to evaluate pipeline effectiveness.\nCollaborative and adaptable working style, with experience using sourcing platforms, ATS technology, and an interest in AI, automation, and emerging sourcing tools.\nNice to Have\nExperience sourcing within a highly technical startup, developer tools, infrastructure, networking, security, cloud, or similar environment.\nExperience identifying technical talent through GitHub, open-source or technical communities, and other channels beyond traditional recruiting platforms.\nExperience sourcing across technical and non-technical functions, geographies, or globally distributed teams.\nExperience supporting difficult-to-fill, leadership, or confidential searches.\nExperience building talent maps, conducting competitive research, or contributing to collaborative sourcing sessions.\nA track record of building broad candidate pipelines and finding strong talent through creative research, persistence, and thoughtful engagement.\nNote: this is a contract position and is not eligible for the full-time, exempt benefits listed below.\nCAN Pay Range\n$65—$71 CAD\nWhat We Offer\nAn inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self. We recognize the impact of diverse voices and backgrounds on the growth of our people, product, and company. And that flexibility in how and when you work empowers our team to integrate work and life.\n A competitive total compensation package. This includes a base salary, an equity incentive plan and variable commission (for quota-based roles).\nComprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. Take advantage of coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family!\n Remote first company -most of our teams work fully remotely. Enjoy a change of scenery wherever you can get wifi, participate in virtual and in-person social events, and leverage our corporate co-working program to visit WeWork (or other similar spaces near you). Some roles require in-office collaboration depending on team needs, which will be clearly noted in the job description.\nEmployer-funded retirement contributions. Tailscale will match your retirement contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum annual employer contribution equal to 0.75% of your eligible compensation.\nConnect with other Tailscalars IRL. Attend our annual company retreat, participate in team off-sites, and collaborate in person with teammates across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. We support intentional in-person connection through team travel and distributed collaboration.\n\nSupport for your personal and professional development. Grow your career thoughtfully with $1500 USD annually for professional development, or take advantage of mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities. \nPaid time off and a healthy work-life integration. Our flexible, paid time off program supports you for any situation life throws your way, whether moving homes or travelling the world! \n A build-your-own home office setup. You choose your own company-owned laptop (Mac or PC), receive a monthly home internet reimbursement, and $500 USD to customize your workstation to make it your own. \n Paid parental leave program. We care about your life outside of work and encourage new parents to take advantage of parental leave top-ups (20 weeks for birthing parents, 16 weeks for non-birthing parents).\nTailscale is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process or related to any aspect of this role, please contact your recruiter.\nOur hiring process uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess candidates. All hiring decisions are made by people.\nPlease be aware that legitimate emails from Tailscale's talent team will only originate from @tailscale.com, @greenhouse.io, and @interviews.modernloop.io email addresses. 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