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We're seeking a Talent Sourcer with a proven ability to design and execute effective strategies for diverse roles across multiple disciplines including mechanical and electrical engineering, software engineering, security, and data center operations. In this role, you’ll source both individual contributor and leadership positions, partnering closely with engineering leaders to define profiles, assess talent, and build pipelines that advance Microsoft’s mission. You’ll also conduct in-depth market research to understand complex candidate profiles and emerging talent communities, enabling proactive sourcing for highly competitive and niche roles. This is a hybrid role with an expectation of being in-office at least 3 days per week. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring goals, role nuances, and technical expectations.

Participate in calibrations and pipeline reviews, offering insight into market availability.

Market Intelligence & Strategic Planning

Conduct market research to identify target companies, high‑signal engineering teams, and emerging startup talent.

Map talent across multiple domains—balancing quality, location, and business alignment.

Outreach and Engagement

Create high‑context, technically aware outreach messages tailored to individual profiles.

Engage with talent in an informed and credible manner, with a focus on long‑term relationship‑building.

Represent Microsoft’s opportunities with clarity and professionalism—conveying impact, scope, and team mission.

Execute structured searches across diverse profiles and functions.

Flex across multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining a high‑quality, consistent sourcing approach.

Maintain CRM hygiene and contribute to team learnings by sharing search strategies, outreach wins, and trends.

Data‑Driven Decision Making

Use performance data and historical trends to influence targeting and inform future sourcing decisions.

Translate feedback and sourcing signals into actionable improvements across profiles and outreach strategies.

Bachelor’s Degree AND 4+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role.

4+ years experience in strategic sourcing, market research, and pipeline development.

Bachelor’s Degree AND 8+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role.

OR Master’s Degree AND 6+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role.

Talent Acquisition IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 24, 2025 .

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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