Talent Sourcer

About the role

JetBrains believes code is a passion. Since 2000, the company has pursued the creation of the strongest, most effective developer tools on earth. Its products automate routine checks and corrections, accelerating production and freeing developers to grow, discover, and create. The organization continues to expand, welcoming thoughtful and motivated individuals. The Recruitment team is described as warm, open-minded, and adventurous. This role is a search for a smart, curious Talent Sourcer. You will own the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle for critical functions, turning passive market data into active pipelines for QA, Support, Security, and Infrastructure. This position demands intellectual curiosity and sound judgment to map hidden talent pools and represent JetBrains professionally in every interaction. You will architect and execute proactive sourcing strategies that connect niche expertise with the company at the precise moment of need. Ultimately, you will help shape the future of JetBrains by ensuring the right specialized professionals join the organization.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Execute a full-cycle sourcing strategy for specialized roles in QA, Support, Security, and Infrastructure, owning the journey from requisition to offer.
• Map and define passive talent pools by analyzing market landscapes, competitor benchmarks, and hidden professional networks.
• Champion candidate experience through transparent communication, timely updates, and respectful engagement at every stage of the hiring process.
• Set a high initial screening bar while proactively identifying and engaging hard-to-find profiles across diverse platforms and niche communities.
• Guide hiring managers with structured interview preparation and feedback loops to ensure a consistent and objective evaluation process.
• Architect and run proactive sourcing experiments that test new channels, messaging frameworks, and tools to improve the quality of hire.
• Maintain meticulous data hygiene and records in the internal tracking system, ensuring accuracy and generating actionable insights for the recruitment team.
• Disseminate market intelligence and emerging talent trends to partners, helping to refine future hiring strategies and workforce planning.
• Partner closely with global and regional teams to align on hiring goals, share best practices, and support strategic hiring waves across locations.
• Evaluate market data to prioritize roles, locations, and segments where talent scarcity is most acute, optimizing resource allocation.
• Build and sustain long-term relationships with candidates, demonstrating persistence and respect for their career goals and circumstances.
• Drive diversity sourcing programs that contribute to an inclusive hiring culture and broaden the talent pipeline for specialized roles.

Requirements

• Possess a documented sourcing experience or background in talent research within a professional setting.
• Demonstrate a track record of creating and executing sourcing strategies for multiple roles across several locations.
• Communicate clearly and transparently with candidates throughout the entire hiring journey in English.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with candidates, showing persistence and respect in professional interactions.
• Hold a solid grasp of the IT sector or another highly skilled industry to identify and assess top-tier candidates effectively.
• Thrive in a collaborative, innovative team environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently.
• Exhibit a love for exploring professional networks and databases to uncover hidden talent pools and passive candidates.
• Engage actively in handling diversity sourcing programs to foster an inclusive hiring culture and equitable outcomes.

Nice to have

• Exposure to diverse sourcing initiatives and a deep understanding of specific regional talent landscapes are valuable for success in this role.

Practical notes

• JetBrains is an equal opportunity employer. The company knows great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. That is why it strives to create an open and inclusive workplace, welcoming everyone regardless of background, identity, religion, age, accessibility needs, or orientation.
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