International Recruiter

The Role

At Chainguard, we’re on a mission to change how the world builds and secures software, and we need a Senior Recruiter to help us grow globally. Your work will directly shape our international footprint, from building sales teams that open new markets to hiring engineers who create secure-by-default products. You’ll own searches end to end, partner closely with hiring managers and leaders, and ensure every candidate walks away with a strong impression of Chainguard. This role is about building high-performing teams that fuel our growth abroad, not just filling seats.

What You’ll Do

• Run full-cycle searches for primarily go-to-market (GTM), with flexibility to hire across the international business.
• Partner with leaders 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 international markets.
• Deliver a consistent, candidate-first experience across time zones and geographies.
• Provide insights on international talent trends, compensation, and recruiting strategies.
• Adapt and improve recruiting processes so they scale effectively across regions while staying human and flexible.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience recruiting primarily for GTM roles and other business roles with direct exposure to international markets.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders or founders on high-priority hires.
• Skilled at navigating global hiring challenges—time zones, regulations, and local market dynamics.
• Comfortable building and evolving recruiting processes to work across borders.
• A trusted advisor to hiring managers and a thoughtful, respectful partner to candidates.
• Adaptable, curious, and energized by helping a startup expand globally.
• Bonus if you’re excited about open source, security, or finding great talent in unconventional places.

About Us

We live and breathe our company values:

• We are customer obsessed — We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better.
• We have a bias for intentional action — We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast.
• We don't take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) — We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey.
• We trust each other and assume good intentions — We're transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions.

A few of the benefits we offer:

• Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs.
• Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options.