Senior Technical Recruiter

Zscaler•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$117,250 - $167,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform. We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler. We are looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition Team. This is a hybrid role based out of our Santa Clara, CA HQ (on-site Tuesday–Thursday), reporting to the Head of Technical Recruiting. In this role, you will execute full-cycle recruiting—identifying, engaging, and hiring top technical talent at Zscaler. By aligning with immediate team priorities and following established selection processes, you will ensure we build strong teams through inclusive and thoughtful execution.

Requirements

Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education, and training.
4+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, preferably in-house within the enterprise software, cloud, or cybersecurity industry.
Proven hands-on experience with strategic sourcing platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, niche tech communities, and advanced search techniques).
Demonstrated experience partnering closely with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders to drive searches and fill requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to generate excitement around technical opportunities while delivering a responsive, candidate-first experience.
Ability to work on-site at our Santa Clara, CA Headquarters Tuesday through Thursday.

Nice To Haves

Proven track record of leveraging AI-powered sourcing tools, talent intelligence platforms, or automated workflows to accelerate talent pipelines
Prior experience recruiting for software engineering, distributed systems, AI/ML, data science, or security research domains.
Proven track record of applying structured, inclusive hiring practices and building diverse talent pipelines.
Versatility and comfort operating in both fast-scaling high-growth environments and established enterprise organizations.

Responsibilities

Execute full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, ensuring an exceptionally positive candidate experience at every touchpoint
Collaborate with hiring managers and leaders to assist in the design and delivery of tailored recruitment strategies that align with immediate team priorities
Support hiring teams with minimal supervision from recruitment kickoff meetings through offer formulation, negotiation, and close
Champion inclusive hiring practices with urgency, precision, and thoughtful execution
Leverage strategic sourcing methodologies to build and cultivate high-quality candidate pipelines across a variety of critical technical searches in a competitive talent environment