Senior Technical Recruiter

Zscaler • Santa Clara, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Zscaler is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to join their Talent Acquisition Team. This is a hybrid role based out of their Santa Clara, CA HQ, reporting to the Head of Technical Recruiting. The role involves executing full-cycle recruiting to identify, engage, and hire top technical talent. The recruiter will collaborate with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, support hiring teams from kickoff to offer, and leverage strategic sourcing to build candidate pipelines in a competitive market. The company emphasizes a Human + AI future, customer obsession, ownership, collaboration, trust, and a challenge culture.

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

Benefits

• Various health plans
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• Education reimbursement
• In-office perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior