Head of Talent

What We're Building

ZK proofs are one of the most critical technologies to blockchain scaling, interoperability and privacy, but are too complex for most developers today. Succinct’s mission is to make zero knowledge proofs accessible to any developer.

SP1 is a state of the art zkVM with performance that rivals custom ZK circuits and lets developers use ZK with normal programming languages, like Rust. The Succinct Prover Network, under active development, is a hosted infrastructure layer for any application to outsource proof-generation for open-source proof systems.

Today, top teams in the space, including Celestia, Wormhole, Lido, Avail, Near, and Gnosis are using Succinct’s infrastructure to build with ZKPs. We have a track record of shipping excellent products and cutting-edge technical work in ZK and have significant revenue from our customers.

We recently announced our $55 million raise across our Seed and Series A led by Paradigm, the best investor in crypto. Our team is still small but incredibly strong, and we are looking for exceptional people who are excited to work hard on challenging and impactful problems in a fast-paced environment. Our office is located in San Francisco and we have a strong preference for candidates based there for this role, but are open to exceptional remote candidates.

The Role

Succinct is looking for a Head of Talent to help us scale our team during a critical phase of growth. As the first dedicated hire focused on recruiting, you’ll play a key role in building an industry-leading team. You’ll work closely with the founders to define roles, craft sourcing strategies, and deliver a world-class candidate experience.

We’re a small, engineering-led team working at the frontier of ZK. Our hiring bar is high, and we’re focused on building a team of curious, humble, and deeply technical builders who are excited about working in public and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with ZK. You’ll be foundational in helping us identify, attract, and close exceptional talent across engineering, research, product, and more.

What you’ll do

• Own the full-cycle recruiting process across technical and non-technical roles.

• Partner closely with the founders and hiring managers to define role requirements, interview plans, and success criteria.

• Proactively source top-tier candidates through outbound outreach, referrals, and community engagement.

• Drive pipeline growth and keep candidates engaged through consistent, thoughtful communication.

• Develop and manage a high-quality interview process that is efficient and reflective of Succinct’s values.

• Track recruiting metrics, provide insight into pipeline health, and iterate on strategy accordingly.

• Help define and communicate Succinct’s brand, especially in crypto and ZK ecosystems.

• Collaborate with the operations team to ensure smooth onboarding experiences.

Qualifications

• Have 3+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, ideally with experience hiring for startups or technical roles.

• Have recruited for high-caliber engineering, product, or research roles.

• Are excited about crypto and ZK—even if you’re not an expert yet.

• Are highly organized, responsive, and excellent at communicating with candidates and internal stakeholders.

• Thrive in ambiguity and enjoy wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced environment.

• Care deeply about candidate experience and building a high-trust hiring process.

• Are a creative sourcer who enjoys finding and reaching out to great talent.

Nice to have

• Experience recruiting in crypto or for open-source projects.

• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems like Ashby.

• Familiarity with ZK and cryptography.

Benefits

• Above-market salary and generous equity compensation

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents

• Lunch and dinner provided at the office

• Optional, company-paid travel to events and conferences

Even if the listed qualifications don't seem like an exact match, passionate and enthusiastic people who love to quickly learn are always welcome! Feel free to reach out or apply regardless and we would love to chat.