About the job
Opal Security builds intelligent access management tools for enterprise teams, aiming to deliver clarity and control in the AI era. The company helps organizations manage identity governance at scale, balancing speed with strong security.
Role overview
This in-house recruiter position centers on hiring for both Engineering and Go-to-Market teams. Reporting to the Head of People, the recruiter will work onsite in downtown San Francisco at least three days per week, collaborating closely with colleagues. As Opal grows, there is potential to take on additional hiring needs and contribute to broader people-focused projects.
What you will do
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that turn LinkedIn outreach into real candidate conversations.
- Work with hiring managers to understand team needs, advise on candidate profiles, and refine interview processes.
- Represent Opal at industry events and networking meetups. Organize office gatherings, such as pizza nights and Mario Kart tournaments, to build team engagement.
- Help build a strong hiring foundation by mapping the market, strengthening Opal’s employer brand, and improving candidate experiences from first contact onward.
- Manage the candidate journey from sourcing through to hire.
- As the role evolves, opportunities may arise to take on broader People Operations or HR projects based on interest.
Requirements
- 3-5+ years of recruiting experience, ideally in a startup or high-growth environment.
- Demonstrated success sourcing and closing candidates for Engineering and/or Go-to-Market roles.
- Comfort working independently as a recruiter, able to thrive without a large team or rigid structure.
This position is based in San Francisco and requires regular onsite collaboration.

