About the role
Chainguard is the trusted source for open source. By delivering hardened, secure, and production-ready builds of all the open source software engineers and AI agents rely on, Chainguard helps organizations build faster, stay compliant, and eliminate risk. Our customers include Fortune 500 enterprises and global industry leaders, including Anduril, Canva, Fortinet, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, OpenAI, Snap Inc., and Snowflake. Chainguard is venture-backed by leading investors, including Amplify, IVP, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Mantis VC, Redpoint Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and Spark Capital. At Chainguard, we're on a mission to change how the world builds and secures software, and we're searching for a Senior Recruiter with 5+ years of experience sourcing and recruiting top-tier tech talent who can spot top-tier Product & Engineering talent faster than a suspicious package in a software repo. You'll own the entire recruiting lifecycle (think: sourcing, connecting, negotiating, and high-fiving), building real relationships and leveling up our candidate experience.
What you'll do Run full-cycle recruitment searches for primarily Product & Engineering roles across the U.S., with the flexibility to support hiring across our international business as needed. Partner with senior leaders and founders to define roles, align on hiring priorities, and set clear expectations for what "great" looks like globally. Build and manage pipelines that anticipate growth in domestic and international markets, drawing on an established network of top tech talent. Deliver a consistent, candidate-first experience across time zones and geographies. Advise leadership on talent trends,
compensation benchmarking, and recruiting strategy at a market-expert level. Design and improve recruiting processes so they scale effectively across regions while staying human and flexible.
What we're looking for 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong track record sourcing and closing top-tier Product & Engineering talent. Proven ability to partner with senior leaders or founders on high-priority, high-visibility hires. Deep sourcing expertise — able to build pipelines for hard-to-fill and competitive roles, not just work inbound flow. Skilled at navigating global hiring challenges — time zones, regulations, and local market dynamics. A trusted advisor to hiring managers and a thoughtful, respectful partner to candidates. Adaptable, curious, and energized by helping a startup expand globally. Agile and detail-oriented, thriving in a fast-paced environment. Proven commitment to hiring diverse, top-tier talent.