Zania · 1 day ago
Technical Recruiter (Contract)
Palo Alto, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expZania is an innovative company focused on transforming Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) through agentic AI technology. The Technical Recruiter will be responsible for building the recruitment process from the ground up, partnering with leadership to attract and hire top technical talent in a fast-paced environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComplianceCyber SecurityEnterprise Software
Responsibilities
Own Recruiting End-to-End
Run the full process — from kickoff and sourcing to interviews, offers, and closing
Partner with the CEO and technical leadership to define roles, success criteria, and the bar
Move fast: build creative outbound strategies, track funnel health, and close exceptional talent with precision
Deliver a World-Class Candidate Experience
Run a transparent, high-touch process from first contact to close
Pitch Zania’s mission, team, and vision with clarity and conviction
Ensure every candidate interaction reflects Zania’s speed, excellence, and ambition
Build the Talent Engine
Stand up our recruiting systems (ATS, dashboards, feedback loops)
Create scalable processes — interviewer training, score calibration, and playbooks
Report metrics and insights directly to leadership to guide hiring strategy
Shape Zania’s Brand
Help define how the world sees Zania — through outreach, events, and storytelling
Position us as the destination for world-class engineers, AI researchers, and builders
Qualification
Required
4–7+ years of technical recruiting experience in high-growth startups (ideally AI, infra, or enterprise SaaS)
Proven track record sourcing and closing top engineering and AI talent — fast
Bias for action: you move quickly, iterate constantly, and don't wait for perfect information
Strong judgment and “bar-raiser” instincts when evaluating technical talent
Excellent communication — can pitch the mission, team, and opportunity with clarity and conviction
Highly organized and data-driven; strong prioritization and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
experience hiring in compliance, security, or GTM functions
Benefits
Competitive Compensation & Equity
Relocation assistance
Company
Zania
Autonomous AI agents for Security Risk and Compliance
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$18MKey Investors
New Enterprise Associates
2025-09-30Series A· $18M
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