Technical Sourcer

At Sony Interactive/PlayStation we are revolutionizing the gaming industry with cutting-edge technologies and innovative gameplay experiences to push the boundaries of play. We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Technical Sourcer with studio gaming experience to join our Talent Acquisition team. If you have a knack for finding hidden creative and technical gaming talent and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, we want to hear from you! Note, this role has flexibility in working style, but requires in-office availability at least twice per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and identify passive talent within the gaming industry for studio roles using a variety of platforms including LinkedIn, open web sourcing platforms, and Google.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for various gaming studio roles.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent in the gaming industry.
• Build and nurture talent pools to meet the current and future hiring needs of the organization.
• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements and effectively match candidates.
• Adapt to changing recruitment processes and tools as we transform our practices.
• Make informed decisions in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with recruiters and candidates, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Utilize strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with candidates and team members.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical studio sourcing role within the gaming industry.
• At least 5 years of combined talent acquisition experience in recruiting and sourcing.
• Proven ability to source passive candidates through various platforms including LinkedIn, open web sourcing platforms, and Google.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence and advise hiring managers.
• Ability to leverage market data and use data to make recommendations.
• Strong understanding of the skills and qualifications needed for gaming studio roles.
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining talent pools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to develop rapport with recruiters and candidates.
• Demonstrated ability to handle change and ambiguity with ease.
• Strong decision-making skills and attention to detail.
• Knows how to leverage culture to build excitement.
• Has a strong commitment to inclusion.
• Has a curious mindset.
• Experience with Greenhouse or similar applicant tracking systems is a plus.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of an innovative and forward-thinking company in the gaming industry.
• Collaborate with a team of passionate professionals dedicated to creating exceptional gaming experiences.
• Opportunity to shape and transform our talent acquisition practices.
• Competitive pay.

Apply now if you are excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications

About Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.