Senior Technical Recruiting Sourcer -Hybrid

About Us:

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

How We Work:

At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: 

Bold in how we dream and innovate

Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities

Accountable for results and best in class outcomes

Visionary in future focused problem-solving

Exceptional in execution and impact

Senior Technical Recruiting Sourcer  

Proofpoint 

About the Role  

Proofpoint is looking for an experienced, Technical Recruiting Sourcer who thrives in complex hiring environments and can flex across teams as business needs evolve. This person will be a trusted partner to recruiters and hiring managers, capable of leading technical and engineering searches end-to-end while also jumping in to support non-technical roles across the organization. Think “utility player” with deep recruiting fundamentals and the judgment to prioritize what matters most.   

Location & Work Model  

This role requires an onsite presence at our Sunnyvale office four days per week and includes a lunch stipend along with opportunities to participate in onsite events 

What You’ll Do  

• Lead top‑of‑funnel sourcing for a broad range of technical roles, focusing on identifying high‑impact engineering candidates across niche and competitive markets (software, infrastructure, security, data, etc.)  

• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand technical needs, role expectations, and team dynamics.  

• Design and refine sourcing strategies aimed at engaging passive candidates through research, outreach, and networking.  

• Qualify prospects through initial conversations, evaluate role alignment, and maintain strong communication throughout the funnel.  

• Track sourcing data, pipeline health, and conversion trends, sharing insights that improve hiring processes.  

• Help enhance candidate experience by ensuring thoughtful, timely, and personalized engagement.  

• Contribute to employer branding, interview best practices, and continuous improvement of recruiting operations  

What We’re Looking For  

• 2+ years of sourcing or full-lifecycle recruiting experience, including significant experience hiring for technical and engineering roles. 

• Proven ability to source hard-to-find technical talent and explain complex roles credibly to candidates  

• Comfort recruiting across a range of job families (technical and non-technical) and adapting quickly to new domains  

• Strong stakeholder management skills—you can influence, push back when needed, and build trust with senior leaders  

• Excellent sourcing, screening, and closing skills with a candidate-first mindset  

• Highly organized with the ability to juggle