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contractSenior Talent Sourcer (short-term)
Roblox · San Mateo, CA, United States
Roblox operates a global platform for immersive 3D digital experiences, providing tools for creators and developers to build shared virtual environments. As a Senior Talent Sourcer on a contract basis, you will play a critical role in scaling the company's technical workforce. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve partnering with recruiters and business leaders to identify and engage high-quality engineering talent through platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, and SeekOut. You will be expected to manage high-volume pipelines, provide market intelligence to hiring managers, and act as a strategic advisor regarding candidate profiles and leveling. The role requires a data-driven approach to pipeline management and a focus on maintaining operational excellence within the Applicant Tracking System. This position is well-suited for an experienced recruiter with at least four years of specialized engineering sourcing experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, the ability to influence stakeholders, and a proven track record of identifying niche technical talent in competitive markets. You will be expected to work onsite in San Mateo, California, for three days per week.
Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators. At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there. A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone. At Roblox, we are growing and looking for a Technical Sourcer to help build, scale, and influence our recruiting landscape. We are a fun and collaborative team focused on recruiting talent. This person is a strong communicator, collaborator, and leads by example. Successful Builders embrace change and we encourage bringing in fresh ideas and a culture of feedback. You will directly impact the growth of the company and support our scaling efforts. You Will: Partner closely with Roblox recruiters and business leaders to deeply understand each team’s goals and talent needs, then identify, attract, and engage top candidates who will drive our mission forward Proactively source and engage top talent through Gem, LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, Behance, Dribbble, and other platforms Influence and improve processes to help the team work smarter, faster, and at scale Share talent market insights with hiring managers to guide decisions on leveling, compensation, and candidate profiles Mentor and coach hiring managers and interviewers, raising the bar on calibration, evaluation, and selection practices Champion a best-in-class candidate experience that reflects our values and culture at every stage of the process Ensure operational excellence with clean pipelines, accurate data, and strong ATS hygiene Use data and insights to diagnose bottlenecks, measure impact, and tell compelling stories to stakeholders Act as a strategic thought partner to hiring leaders, bringing sourcing analytics and competitive intelligence to shape organizational growth You Have: 4+ years of top of funnel sourcing experience (Engineering) Proven ability to spot high quality, high craft portfolios Proven ability to manage high-volume pipelines while delivering quality results Demonstrated success in identifying and engaging senior and niche technical talent in competitive markets A strong track record of influencing stakeholders and solving complex sourcing challenges with creativity and innovation Experience utilizing an Applicant Tracking System to maintain candidate pipelines A data-driven approach with the ability to analyze metrics, surface insights, and inform strategy A startup mentality and open to thinking outside of the box For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual hourly rate could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Please note that not all benefits shown on this page are applicable to this temporary position. Monthly Salary Range $10,155 — $13,271 USD Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted). Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process. For US based roles only, please note the Company may not be able to employ candidates for this role who have United States work authorization related to certain U.S. visa categories, or support future H-1B sponsorship at this time.
| Role | Senior Talent Sourcer (short-term) |
|---|---|
| Company | Roblox |
| Location | San Mateo, CA, United States |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-29 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
A general guide — the exact steps for this specific listing may vary; check the original posting for details.
- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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