Technical Recruiter

Proofpoint • Sunnyvale, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a highly skilled and strategic Technical Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across key engineering functions. In this role, you’ll operate as a trusted partner to hiring managers, driving hiring strategies, improving recruiting processes, and delivering exceptional candidate experiences. You’ll play a critical role in shaping the company’s talent landscape by attracting and hiring top-tier talent.

Requirements

• 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in fast-paced or high-growth environments
• Proven track record of hiring for technical complex or niche roles
• Strong ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders
• Expertise in sourcing techniques (LinkedIn, outbound, networking, etc.)
• Data-driven mindset with experience using ATS and recruiting analytics tools
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
• Passion for delivering a high-quality candidate experience
• Experience mentoring others or contributing to team development

Responsibilities

• Own and manage full-cycle recruiting for complex and high-impact roles across multiple teams
• Partner closely with senior leaders and hiring managers to define hiring needs, job requirements, and interview processes
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to build diverse and high-quality candidate pipelines
• Act as a strategic advisor on talent market trends, compensation insights, and hiring best practices
• Drive improvements in recruiting processes, tools, and metrics to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Ensure a best-in-class candidate experience from initial outreach through offer stage
• Mentor and support junior recruiters or coordinators as needed
• Track, analyze, and report on recruiting metrics and performance
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives throughout the hiring process

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career success on your terms
• Flexible work environment
• Annual wellness and community outreach days
• Always on recognition for your contributions
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities
• Flexible time off
• A comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year
• Three-week Work from Anywhere option

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees