Staff Technical Sourcer

To thrive as a Staff Technical Sourcer at Databricks, candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in a professional business setting and a minimum of 6 years dedicated to technical sourcing for roles in engineering, product, IT, and security. A proven track record of executing timely searches, coupled with the ability to synthesize information and present it clearly, will set you apart. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to handle multiple tasks are essential.

As a Staff Technical Sourcer at Databricks, you will partner with hiring managers and business leaders to develop comprehensive search strategies. Your responsibilities encompass researching markets, identifying and contacting prospective candidates, conducting interviews, and maintaining a detailed recruitment process. You'll also be engaging in client update meetings while using data to enhance search progress, all while contributing to a diverse and inclusive hiring culture.

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a supportive environment where the professional growth of our Staff Technical Sourcers is prioritized. Continuous education through workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions is encouraged. You'll also get the opportunity to be part of strategic discussions that shape the company's hiring processes, allowing you to develop your skills while contributing to the organization's mission.

The company culture at Databricks is collaborative, innovative, and inclusive. As a Staff Technical Sourcer, you’ll be working closely with diverse teams across the globe. We embrace creativity and initiative, ensuring that every team member feels valued and supported. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means that your ideas are encouraged, fostering a workplace where everyone can excel.

Databricks offers a competitive compensation package for the Staff Technical Sourcer position, which ranges between $143,500 to $220,000 depending on various factors like skills, experience, and location. We also value performance and offer eligibility for bonuses and equity, ensuring that your hard work is recognized and rewarded.

In your response, highlight specific roles you have sourced for and the strategies you employed, mentioning metrics like time-to-hire or diversity improvements. Emphasize your familiarity with various sourcing tools and platforms.

Discuss how you analyze market trends and work closely with hiring managers to create targeted search strategies. Explain your methods for identifying and reaching out to high-quality candidates.

Share your approach to building rapport, such as transparent communication and understanding candidate needs. Providing examples of successful candidate relationships can be very impactful.

Discuss initiatives you've taken to prioritize diversity, like targeted outreach to underrepresented groups and using analytics to track your sourcing diversity metrics. This shows your commitment to inclusivity.

Explain how you assess both technical skills and cultural fit. Highlight the criteria you use to match candidates’ backgrounds with the values and needs of the teams.

Describe the challenges you faced and the strategies you implemented to overcome them. Highlight your persistence and adaptability in the sourcing process.

Talk about your organizational skills and tools you use (like Applicant Tracking Systems) to stay on top of multiple searches and prioritize effectively. Share any techniques for time management you find successful.

Explain how you use data analytics to inform your searches and improve practices. Provide examples of how data insights have led to successful hiring decisions in the past.

Describe your communication strategy, including how you keep candidates informed but also engaged. Mention any follow-up techniques that have been successful in the past.

Demonstrate your knowledge of Databricks, specifically focusing on their products and how their technical roles contribute to their mission. This shows your genuine interest in the company and the position.