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Task: Sourcing Plan for a Senior Backend Engineer Backfill Scenario: An Engineering Manager reaches out with the following: “Alex, our Senior Backend Engineer has decided to move on, and we need a replacement ASAP to ensure project continuity. Could you prepare a plan to backfill this role e ectively? Let’s meet later this week to discuss.” Provided Details: ● Role Information: ○ Experience: 6+ years in Backend, focusing on API development and Infrastructure ○ Location: San Francisco Bay Area ○ Tech Stack: Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Kubernetes, AWS. ○ Compensation Range: Market competitive for the Bay Area. ● Company Overview: ○ AI-driven SaaS company focused on enterprise solutions. ○ Series E funding, 1500 employees globally, headquartered in the US. ○ Current team size: 20 engineers with a mix of API and Infrastructure experience. ● Hiring Process: ○ 4 stages: Recruiter Screen, Hiring Manager Interview, Technical Assessment, and Final Panel Interview. Task Instructions: Create a ~5 slide presentation to outline your recruitment plan covering these areas: 1. Market Map and Sourcing Strategy (Slide 1): ○ Provide a high-level market map of top competitors or talent pools in the AI/ML space. ○ Include a sample Boolean string and the tools/platforms you would leverage for sourcing. 2. Ideal Candidate Profiles (Slide 2): ○ Identify and display 3 real candidate profiles you have sourced and would prioritize for outreach. Highlight key attributes that make them a fit. 3. Candidate Outreach Strategy (Slide 3): ○ Draft an example of a personalized message you would use to engage candidates. ○ Explain how you would tailor the outreach to highlight key motivators for AI/ML professionals (e.g., cutting-edge projects, career growth). 4. Collaboration and SLA Proposals (Slide 4): ○ Propose SLAs to align with the Hiring Manager (e.g., response times, initial shortlist delivery, regular updates). ○ Highlight how you’d collaborate to refine the role’s requirements and handle feedback during the process. 5. Metrics and Reporting (Slide 5): ○ Identify key data points you’d track ○ Include an example of a status update template you’d use to communicate progress to the Hiring Manager and stakeholders. Guidelines: ● Time: Plan for ~20 minutes to present. ● Format: Use Google Slides for your presentation. ● AI: We encourage the use of AI in your response to this task - please show your usage of this throughout the presentation. Please note - AI should not be used to create candidate profiles - we’d like to assess real candidates in this task. ● Notes: Certain details have been left intentionally vague to encourage creativity. Document and present any assumptions you’ve made. Assessment Criteria: ● Strategic Thinking: Practical, well-thought-out strategies for sourcing and engaging Backend talent. ● Attention to Detail: Understanding the nuances of the role and how to address them. ● Creativity: Innovative and tailored approaches to candidate engagement and recruitment. ● Clarity and Communication: Clear, concise presentation of your plan.
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Task: Sourcing Plan for a Senior Backend Engineer Backfill Scenario: An Engineering Manager reaches out with the following: “Alex, our Senior Backend Engineer has decided to move on, and we need a replacement ASAP to ensure project continuity. Could you prepare a plan to backfill this role e ectively? Let’s meet later this week to discuss.” Provided Details: ● Role Information: ○ Experience: 6+ years in Backend, focusing on API development and Infrastructure ○ Location: San Francisco Bay Area ○ Tech Stack: Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Kubernetes, AWS. ○ Compensation Range: Market competitive for the Bay Area. ● Company Overview: ○ AI-driven SaaS company focused on enterprise solutions. ○ Series E funding, 1500 employees globally, headquartered in the US. ○ Current team size: 20 engineers with a mix of API and Infrastructure experience. ● Hiring Process: ○ 4 stages: Recruiter Screen, Hiring Manager Interview, Technical Assessment, and Final Panel Interview. Task Instructions: Create a ~5 slide presentation to outline your recruitment plan covering these areas: 1. Market Map and Sourcing Strategy (Slide 1): ○ Provide a high-level market map of top competitors or talent pools in the AI/ML space. ○ Include a sample Boolean string and the tools/platforms you would leverage for sourcing. 2. Ideal Candidate Profiles (Slide 2): ○ Identify and display 3 real candidate profiles you have sourced and would prioritize for outreach. Highlight key attributes that make them a fit. 3. Candidate Outreach Strategy (Slide 3): ○ Draft an example of a personalized message you would use to engage candidates. ○ Explain how you would tailor the outreach to highlight key motivators for AI/ML professionals (e.g., cutting-edge projects, career growth). 4. Collaboration and SLA Proposals (Slide 4): ○ Propose SLAs to align with the Hiring Manager (e.g., response times, initial shortlist delivery, regular updates). ○ Highlight how you’d collaborate to refine the role’s requirements and handle feedback during the process. 5. Metrics and Reporting (Slide 5): ○ Identify key data points you’d track ○ Include an example of a status update template you’d use to communicate progress to the Hiring Manager and stakeholders. Guidelines: ● Time: Plan for ~20 minutes to present. ● Format: Use Google Slides for your presentation. ● AI: We encourage the use of AI in your response to this task - please show your usage of this throughout the presentation. Please note - AI should not be used to create candidate profiles - we’d like to assess real candidates in this task. ● Notes: Certain details have been left intentionally vague to encourage creativity. Document and present any assumptions you’ve made. Assessment Criteria: ● Strategic Thinking: Practical, well-thought-out strategies for sourcing and engaging Backend talent. ● Attention to Detail: Understanding the nuances of the role and how to address them. ● Creativity: Innovative and tailored approaches to candidate engagement and recruitment. ● Clarity and Communication: Clear, concise presentation of your plan.

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