Technical Sourcer

AppNexus is an internet technology company that enables and optimizes the real-time sale and purchase of digital advertising. Our powerful, real-time decisioning platform supports core products that enable publishers to maximize yield; and marketers and agencies to harness data and machine learning to deliver intelligent and customized campaigns. Headquartered in New York City, AppNexus employs over 1000 professionals in offices spanning five continents.

AppNexus is looking for a Technical Sourcer to strategically identify and engage top engineering talent for AppNexus. S/he will work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to define and execute against creative and methodical search strategies. The Technical Sourcer will also manage research projects relating competitive intelligence, diversity initiatives, industry developments and organizational mappings as it pertains to AppNexus engineering & product teams. This role is perfect for an analytical and dynamic team player that thrives in an agile, fast-paced environment.

* Partner with hiring managers and recruiters to identify high-quality and diverse engineering talent pools/leads through proactive research techniques * Screen and qualify prospective engineering candidates against defined requirements, and convert qualified passive leads to active candidates * Develop methodical, creative sourcing strategies for engineering positions * Pipeline passive talent by leveraging research, complex Internet searches and networking * Manage ongoing projects and initiatives (examples include competitor intelligence, diversity initiatives and new market talent mapping) * Own the employee referral process

**About your skills:** * 2+ years of experience as Technical Recruiter or Sourcer, preferably in a high growth environment with a focus on software and technology * Ability to source passive candidates through various avenues including: LinkedIn, social media sites/campaigns, events, hack-a-thons and other unique means to engage candidates * Demonstrated ability screening for highly technical positions at all levels * Practice identifying strengths and areas of development in a potential hire * Bachelor’s degree is preferred **More about you:** * You are passionate about a culture of learning and teaching. You love challenging yourself to constantly improve, and sharing your knowledge to empower others * You like to take risks when looking for novel solutions to complex problems. If faced with roadblocks, you continue to reach higher to make greatness happen * You care about solving big, systemic problems. You look beyond the surface to understand root causes so that you can build long-term solutions for the whole ecosystem * You believe in not only serving customers, but also empowering them by providing knowledge and tools