Senior Technical Recruiter

Santa Clara · USD 117,250-167,500 · 4+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 12, 2026

At a glance

We are looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition Team.
In this role, you will execute full-cycle recruiting—identifying, engaging, and hiring top technical talent at Zscaler.

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

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.

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.