Senior Technical Recruiter

Who We Are

Founded in 2012 by 3 expert hackers with no investment capital, Trail of Bits is the premier place for security experts to boldly advance security and address technology’s newest and most challenging risks. It has helped secure some of the world's most targeted organizations and devices. Our combination of novel research with practical solutions reduces the security risks that our clients face from emerging technologies.

Our work helps drive the security industry and the public understanding of the technology underlying our world.

Cybersecurity preparedness is a moving target. Companies like ours are the tip of the spear in the fight against attackers. Our research‑based and custom‑engineering approach ensures that our client’s capabilities are at the forefront of what’s available. For companies and technologies that live and die by their security, a proactive, tailored approach is required to keep one step ahead of attackers.

Democratizing security information is essential. As part of our business, we provide ongoing informational support through blogs, whitepapers, newsletters, meetups, and open‑source tools. The more the community understands security, the more they’ll understand why a company like ours is so unique and valuable.

We’re seeking an experienced and driven senior technical recruiter to lead talent acquisition and recruiting across the organization. This role will report to the Head of People Operations and requires strategic thinking, strong attention to detail, high technical aptitude and creativity, and a strong social battery. This team member will juggle multiple high‑priority requests while interfacing professionally with internal stakeholders and candidates externally.

Your primary mission is to source and hire for technical and non‑technical requisitions that we have open at any given time. You will own initiating the hiring process, outbound candidate sourcing, inbound candidate management, scheduling, candidate communications, phone screens, and hiring manager and team collaboration. You’ll be responsible for creating and maintaining a data‑driven exceptional candidate and new hire experience, to foster the Trail of Bits brand in the industry.

The ideal candidate possesses a ‘no task too small, no task too big’ attitude, is naturally empathetic, and proactively owns and solves problems.

• Talent Acquisition Strategy: Develop and execute innovative recruiting strategies that consistently attract top‑tier cybersecurity talent.
• Pipeline Development: Build a robust candidate pipeline through strategic sourcing that identifies, qualifies, and engages passive candidates across multiple channels.
• Candidate
  
  Experience:
  
  Deliver an exceptional candidate experience that builds goodwill and strengthens the company's market reputation, regardless of hiring outcome.
• Employer Branding: Establish Trail of Bits as an employer of choice through strategic talent branding initiatives across industry platforms and communities.
• Candidate Management: Shepherd candidates from initial contact through successful hire, maintaining momentum and engagement throughout the process.
• Hiring Influence: Support critical hiring decisions by evaluating candidates against role and behavioral requirements and identifying the best cultural and skill fits.
• Internal
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Foster seamless collaboration across teams to align on hiring needs, source requirements, negotiation, and successful placement.
• Skills Assessments: Orchestrate an efficient interview and assessment process that respects candidates' time, while providing Trail of Bits with the necessary information to confirm fit and technical breadth.

• Based in the United States.
• 5–7 years of technical recruiting experience.
• Experience hiring cybersecurity engineers, in the areas of Engineering, Cryptography, Blockchain, Security and Application Security required.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity consulting is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of technology (including AI/Claude Code), technical roles, and technical skills.
• Experience independently leading a full‑cycle recruitment process.
• Social media, ATS experience…