Technical Recruiter (Contract)

Zscaler•Santa Clara, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zscaler is seeking a Technical Recruiter for a 6-month fixed-term contract to join their Talent Acquisition Team. This is a hybrid role based out of their Santa Clara, CA HQ, requiring on-site presence Tuesday through Thursday. The Technical Recruiter will be responsible for executing full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, identifying, engaging, and hiring top talent. The role involves collaborating with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, supporting the hiring process from kickoff to offer negotiation, and championing inclusive hiring practices. The position requires leveraging strategic sourcing methodologies to build candidate pipelines in a competitive market.

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 for the duration of the contract, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
Collaborate with hiring managers and leaders to design and implement tailored recruitment strategies aligned with 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 for critical technical searches.