Senior Technical Recruiter - AI-Driven Tech Hiring

Zscaler; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health plans

Time off plans

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Zscaler in Santa Clara/Bellevue is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to join the Talent Acquisition Team. This hybrid role requires full-cycle recruiting of top technical talent and close collaboration with hiring managers, guiding searches from kickoff to close.

You will champion inclusive hiring, leverage AI-powered sourcing tools, and build diverse pipelines in a fast-paced enterprise software/cybersecurity environment. On-site Tue-Thu at Santa Clara or Bellevue.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Strategic sourcing

Collaborate with managers

Inclusive hiring

AI tools awareness

On-site Tue–Thu

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

SeekOut

Niche tech communities

Advanced search

Job description

Zscaler in Santa Clara/Bellevue is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to join the Talent Acquisition Team. This hybrid role requires full-cycle recruiting of top technical talent and close collaboration with hiring managers, guiding searches from kickoff to close.

You will champion inclusive hiring, leverage AI-powered sourcing tools, and build diverse pipelines in a fast-paced enterprise software/cybersecurity environment. On-site Tue-Thu at Santa Clara or Bellevue.