Are you passionate about finding and hiring top technical talent? Do you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments where your expertise in recruitment can make a significant impact? We're looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter to join our team and play a key role in driving our growth. In this position, you will lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, partnering with hiring managers and leadership to identify, attract, and hire the best candidates. We'd love to meet you if you have a deep understanding of technical communities, a strategic mindset, and a track record of building strong talent pipelines.

About Lakera

Lakera is on a mission to secure the era of intelligent computing. We are heading towards a future where AI-powered applications take center stage. Here at Lakera, we're not just dreaming about the future; we're building the security foundation for it. We empower security teams and builders, giving them the confidence to navigate this new dynamic landscape and unleash the next phase of innovation.

We work with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and foundation model providers to protect them and their users from adversarial misalignment. We are also the company behind Gandalf, the world’s most popular AI security game. If you're eager to be part of a team that's not just keeping pace but setting the pace, Lakera is the right place for you. Let's shape the future together.

What you’ll do:

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding top talent across various functions.
Work closely with hiring managers to understand recruiting needs and create effective hiring strategies.
Utilize various sourcing methods to identify and engage passive and active candidates, building and maintaining a strong talent pipeline for future hiring needs.
Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process, providing timely communication and feedback.
Lead the offer process, including extending, negotiating terms, and effectively closing candidates.
Utilize recruitment data and metrics to inform hiring decisions, identify trends, and improve recruitment processes.
Continuously evaluate and refine recruitment processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior recruiters and other team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring hiring goals and expectations are aligned.

What you’ll bring:

You bring 5+ years of experience in full lifecycle recruitment, preferably within a startup or high-growth environment.
Expertise in sourcing top-tier technical talent using various tools and platforms, including LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and other niche tech communities.
Familiarity with programming languages, frameworks, tools, and technologies to effectively assess and engage with technical candidates.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders and candidates.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and solve complex recruiting challenges.

Location: Zürich

Logistics: Hybrid with 2-3 days in office. We’re excited about candidates who want to contribute to our in-office culture.

Deadline to apply: None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation and Benefits: Our total compensation package is a blend of salary, equity and benefits.

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