Senior Technical Recruiter

Zscaler•Santa Clara, CA

10d•$117,250 - $167,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Zscaler is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to join its Talent Acquisition Team. This hybrid position is based at the Santa Clara, California headquarters or Bellevue, Washington office, with on-site work Tuesday through Thursday, and reports to the Head of Technical Recruiting. The recruiter will execute full-cycle recruiting to identify, engage, and hire technical talent, aligning with team priorities and established selection processes to build strong teams through inclusive, thoughtful execution. The role partners with hiring managers and leaders to develop tailored recruitment strategies, supports hiring teams from kickoff through offer negotiation and close, and uses strategic sourcing to build high-quality candidate pipelines for critical technical searches. The recruiter is expected to provide a positive, responsive candidate experience and champion inclusive hiring practices. Zscaler describes itself as a provider of the Zero Trust Exchange cloud security platform and emphasizes a Human + AI approach to work, customer obsession, ownership, collaboration, trust, outcomes, impact, and ongoing feedback. The listed U.S. base pay range is $117,250–$167,500, excluding any applicable commission, bonus, equity, and benefits. Zscaler offers comprehensive benefits and is committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations in its recruiting processes.

Requirements

Demonstrated curiosity about and active exploration of AI tools, with a history of integrating new technologies into daily workflows and problem-solving.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education, and training.
At least 4 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, preferably in-house in enterprise software, cloud, or cybersecurity.
Hands-on experience with strategic sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, niche tech communities, and advanced search techniques.
Experience partnering closely with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders to drive searches and fill requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to generate excitement around technical opportunities while delivering a responsive, candidate-first experience.
Ability to work on-site at the Santa Clara, California headquarters Tuesday through Thursday.

Nice To Haves

Track record of using AI-powered sourcing tools, talent intelligence platforms, or automated workflows to accelerate talent pipelines.
Recruiting experience in software engineering, distributed systems, AI/ML, data science, or security research.
Track record of applying structured, inclusive hiring practices and building diverse talent pipelines.
Comfort operating in both fast-scaling, high-growth environments and established enterprise organizations.

Responsibilities

Execute full-cycle recruiting for technical roles and provide a positive candidate experience at every touchpoint.
Collaborate with hiring managers and leaders to design and deliver recruitment strategies aligned 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.
Use strategic sourcing methodologies to build and cultivate high-quality candidate pipelines for critical technical searches in a competitive talent environment.