Senior Tech Recruiter for AI-Driven Engineering Teams

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise , we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate —we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession , collaboration, ownership, and accountability. We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity. Role We are looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition Team. This is a hybrid role based in San Jose, CA (on-site Tuesday-Thursday), reporting to the Head of Technical Recruiting. You will be a key driver in identifying, engaging, and hiring top technical talent for Zscaler. You will serve as a strategic partner to our engineering leadership, ensuring we build world-class teams through inclusive and thoughtful execution. What you’ll do (Role Expectations) Identify, engage, and hire top technical talent for Zscaler Partner closely with hiring managers to create and drive recruiting strategies for world-class engineering teams Collaborate, advise, and support hiring teams from recruitment kickoff meetings through candidate negotiation and close Champion and implement inclusive hiring practices with urgency and thoughtful execution Build and cultivate quality candidate pipelines across a variety of technical searches in a competitive talent environment Who You Are (Success Profile) You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful. You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands‑on execution. You are a problem‑solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser‑focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact. You are a high‑trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust. You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose. What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree or a related field or a combination of relevant experience, education, and training 8+ years of in‑house recruiting experience within the tech industry Proven hands‑on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, other sourcing tools, and niche job boards Experience partnering with hiring managers and stakeholders to lead and manage complex searches in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment Demonstrated ability to generate enthusiasm about opportunities to prospective candidates What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) Specialized experience recruiting for AI/ML engineering, data science, Managed Detection and Response, or research roles Demonstrated achievement in inclusive hiring practices and building highly targeted, diverse talent pipelines Background working in both large companies and start‑up environments Base Pay Range: $115,500 - $165,000 USD Benefits Time off plans for vacation and sick time Parental leave options Retirement options In‑office perks, and more! At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. Pay Transparency Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. Reasonable Support Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy‑related support. By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines. Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link. #J-18808-Ljbffr Zscaler