Technical Recruiter

About the role

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities Accountable for results and best in class outcomes Visionary in future focused problem-solving Exceptional in execution and impact Job Title: Technical Recruiter Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Mon-Thurs) Department: Talent Acquisition / People Team Reports To: Director of Americas Recruiting 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.

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

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
• Why Proofpoint?
• At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us:
• 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
• Our Culture:
• Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.
• We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com .
• How to Apply
• Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can't wait to hear from you!
• Base Pay Ranges:
• SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:
• Base Pay Range: 166,500.00 - 244,200.00 USD
• California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:
• Base Pay Range

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