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TruffleHog is a popular open source tool used by security researchers all over the world to find leaky API keys and responsibly disclose them to affected companies. This provides income through bug bounty platforms like HackerOne to individuals that may otherwise have a hard time finding employment. This also prevents breaches from occurring, which can be very costly for companies to resolve.
When we founded Truffle Security Co. in February of 2021, we committed to continue to grow a community with security researchers around the world, and continue to provide free and open resources to support those that make the world more secure. We have a strong commitment to open source and to the community. We’re looking for help supporting our mission to prevent leaking credentials and build the best products for machine identity protection.
At Truffle, you’ll have the opportunity to join a fully remote, collaborative team contributing to meaningful advancements in cybersecurity.
About the role
We’re looking for a Contract Technical Recruiter to help us scale our team through the end of the year. This is a fully remote, 6-month contract role that is high-impact, focused on hiring top-tier technical talent, primarily software engineers and engineering managers. You’ll take ownership of our technical hiring efforts across Product and Engineering, collaborating closely with hiring managers and founders. You’ll work directly with our Head of People to support priority roles and ensure timely progress across open roles, and serve as a partner to our hiring managers.
What you'll be working on
- Full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, from sourcing to closing
- Partnering with engineering leadership to understand hiring needs, define role requirements, craft compelling job descriptions, and shape interview processes
- Building strong, diverse candidate pipelines through direct outreach and effective sourcing strategies
- Source, screen, and manage candidate pipeline for multiple roles at a time
- Running efficient, timely, and human-centered interview processes that leave a great impression, even on candidates we don’t hire
- Collaborate with the People Ops to ensure smooth onboarding handoffs
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in technical recruiting (in-house or agency), with a proven track record of hiring senior engineers and engineering managers
- Experience supporting early-stage or high-growth startups
- Deep sourcing experience—you know how to find and engage talent in competitive markets
- Confidence managing multiple reqs at once and prioritizing effectively
- A collaborative, low-ego approach—you enjoy partnering with hiring managers and iterating based on feedback
- Proficiency in Greenhouse ATS, and sourcing tools
- Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Hourly rate: $75–$90/hour based on experience, skills, and market knowledge.
Contract type: 1099, 6-month term with potential to extend.
How we support our team
- A culture of mentorship, equity, and psychological safety – We’re committed to fostering an environment where you can thrive, learn, and feel valued.
- Competitive salary meaningful equity – Be rewarded for your contributions with a strong compensation package and a stake in our shared success.
- Flexible paid time off – We operate with a high level of autonomy and trust, giving you the flexibility to take time off as needed—no strict limits, just the expectation that you’re meeting your commitments and getting your work done.
- 14 paid holidays – Including Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and "Truffle Holidays" when the entire company takes a well-deserved day off together.
- Comprehensive health benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 80% of premiums covered for you and your dependents.
- Remote work stipend – Get set up for success with an $800 new hire stipend and $100/month to keep your workspace comfortable.
- Health wellness stipend – $1,200/year to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being— we believe that feeling good helps you do great work.
- Learning development stipend – $2,000/year to invest in your growth, whether it’s courses, certifications, or industry conferences.
- 401(k) match – We match 100% of the first 6% of your contributions on every paycheck, helping you build financial security for the future.
- 100% remote + company off-sites – Twice a year, we come together in amazing locations like Hawaii, Cabo, and the Rocky Mountains to collaborate and connect.
We’re looking for folks who are interested in being part of the journey to make the internet more secure. The internet is for all, and we believe that diverse experiences and people from all walks of life can contribute to this mission. That said, if what we’re doing resonates with your values, we’d love to have you apply even if you don’t check all of the boxes or match the job description to a tee.
Truffle strives to promote an equitable, inclusive, and psychologically-safe workplace for all who are interested in working with us. All job applicants will be considered throughout the employment process without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception/identity, age, pregnancy or parental status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with disabilities and reasonable accommodation is needed throughout the interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please let your recruiter know.
Lastly, we ask that all applicants consider the opportunity to answer a few voluntary demographic questions on the job application. This helps us track the inclusivity of our recruiting initiatives. Answering these questions is entirely optional and your answers will not be shared with the hiring team and will not impact the hiring decision.
Note: Our organization participates in the US federal E-Verify program. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. We do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
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