Technical Sourcer, Engineering (Contract)

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Mountain View, California, United StatesPosted Today

Role Overview

Newsbreak is hiring a mid-level Technical Sourcer, Engineering (Contract). This is a contract role in Mountain View, California. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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About NewsBreak

Founded in 2015, NewsBreak is the Content Intelligence platform shaping the future content economy. With over 40 million monthly active users, our flagship platform delivers highly personalized local news and information powered by advanced AI, recommendation systems, and adtech.

Recognized by Fast Company as #32 on the Top Workplaces for Innovators, we're proud to be Great Place to Work® certified and home to a dynamic team of technologists, product innovators, and business leaders who are passionate about solving meaningful challenges at scale.

Together, we reached unicorn status in 2021, and we remain committed to continuing this high-growth trajectory with the right team to fulfill our mission: building the infrastructure layer for content intelligence.

If you’re inspired to dream big, innovate fast, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about

About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Technical Sourcer to join us on a 3-month contract basis to build and drive our engineering talent pipeline. You'll partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to identify, engage, and screen software engineering candidates across levels, and act as a subject-matter expert on sourcing strategy and market mapping.

What You'll Do

Own end-to-end sourcing pipelines for software engineering roles (backend, full-stack, infrastructure, etc.) using LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Juicebox and other sourcing tools
Craft and execute personalized outreach campaigns to passive candidates, iterating on messaging based on response data
Conduct in-depth phone screens to assess qualifications, motivation, and fit
Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to align on role requirements, build search strategy, and calibrate candidate quality
Build talent maps and competitive intelligence on target companies/talent pools
Maintain accurate candidate data and pipeline status in the ATS
Track and report on sourcing metrics (response rates, pipeline conversion, time-to-fill) and adjust strategy accordingly

What We're Looking For

3–5 years of technical sourcing or recruiting experience (agency or in-house)
Strong track record sourcing for software engineering roles, with solid understanding of engineering concepts, tech stacks, and terminology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for candidate outreach and stakeholder management
Advanced proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools (Boolean/X-ray search, GitHub, etc.)
Highly organized and able to independently manage multiple open roles at once
Able to work onsite in Mountain View, CA for the duration of the contract

Nice to Have

Experience sourcing for AI/ML or data roles
Experience with an ATS (Greenhouse, Lever, etc.)
Experience building talent maps or market intelligence reports

Employment Details

Type: Hourly, non-exempt
Duration: 3-month contract
Location: Onsite, Mountain View, CA

The hourly rate for this position is $40-50/hr.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Pay may vary based on a number of factors including job-related skills, level, experience, geographic location and relevant education or training. At NewsBreak, we design our overall rewards package to attract top talents. Depending on the position, the role may also be eligible for discretionary bonus and options. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.

Annual Base Pay Range

$76,800—$96,000 USD

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How do I apply for the Technical Sourcer, Engineering (Contract) position at Newsbreak?

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Where is the Technical Sourcer, Engineering (Contract) position at Newsbreak located?

This position is based in Mountain View, California. Newsbreak has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Technical Sourcer, Engineering (Contract) at Newsbreak earn?

Newsbreak has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Technical Sourcer, Engineering (Contract) role at Newsbreak posted?

This role was posted on July 22, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.