Senior Technical Recruiter

We’re looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter who operates as a strategic partner to our R&D team. This role will own end-to-end recruiting for technical roles (Engineering, Product, Research, AI/ML, Security) and play a critical role in shaping how we attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent.

You will be responsible for finding signal in a noisy market, building authentic relationships with top-tier candidates, and delivering an experience that reflects the caliber of our company. Every hire shapes the trajectory of the company. In this role, you won’t just fill seats—you’ll help define the future of our product, our culture, and our ability to win. 

What you’ll do:

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles across Engineering, Product, AI/ML, and Security
• Proactively source and engage passive talent using creative, targeted approaches
• Build high-quality pipelines of candidates aligned to our bar for talent density
• Run structured, high-signal interview processes that assess both technical excellence and cultural contribution
• Craft compelling narratives that position our mission, product, and trajectory in a way that resonates with top candidates
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on market dynamics, compensation, and closing strategies
• Drive an exceptional candidate experience—clear communication, speed, and professionalism at every touchpoint
• Continuously improve recruiting systems and workflows, leveraging data and AI to increase efficiency and quality
• Represent the company externally through outreach, networking, and employer brand efforts

What you have: 

• 7+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles (Engineering, Product, or Security) in a high-growth or startup environment for tech companies, preferably in security
• 2+ years experience with a focus on hiring AI/ML roles 
• Proven ability to source and close high-caliber, passive candidates
• Track record of operating with urgency and ownership in fast-paced environments
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills
• Experience using modern recruiting tools (Greenhouse, Recruiter, Github, Juicebox, other sourcing tools

For high cost of living areas (San Francisco / Seattle / NYC), the expected salary range for this position is $155,000 USD - $173,000 USD, plus bonus eligibility and equity.

For all other locations, the expected salary range for this position is $140,000USD - $160,000 USD, plus bonus eligibility and equity.  

Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 83% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information.

Censys offers a competitive benefits package to employees, including equity, health, dental & vision coverage, retirement with company contribution, parental leave, mental health & wellness benefits, flexible PTO, and a professional development stipend. Censys also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Censys’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future. Please see our careers page for more details.

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to your recruiter. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities.

To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates to keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired, we would love to bring you to our HQ in Ann Arbor for in-person onboarding.

By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with our Censys Privacy Policy.

Our roots are in Ann Arbor, Michigan and our innovation is fueled by the team’s global perspectives. For this role, we are open to remote employees across the continental US. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Censys is an equal opportunity employer. 

Note to external recruiters/agencies: We are not currently engaging with third-party agencies for this role and will not accept unsolicited outreach. We kindly ask that you do not submit resumes or candidate profiles to our team.