Our Mission & Values:

At Drata, we help companies earn and keep the trust of their users, customers, partners, and prospects. We’re the proof layer that shows great companies deserve the trust they aim to build.

We live our values every day. Built on Trust means consistency is everything. Act with Integrity by always doing the right thing. Being Customer-Obsessed keeps the people we serve at the center of our work. Competitive Fire drives us to push ourselves harder than anyone else. Diversity brings unique perspectives that lead to better solutions. Automation First ensures we save time and money by making efficiency a priority.

Our Culture & Work Style 🚀

At Drata, we’re not just building software - we’re building a mindset. Everything we do springs from:

• Be a Driver (Owner‑Operator Mentality):

Own your work. Improve relentlessly. Deliver results.

• Move at Drata Speed (Precision & Velocity):

Fast decisions. Quick learning. Immediate impact.

• Stay Mission-Driven (Customer‑Obsessed):

Challenge assumptions. Deliver value. Stay hungry.

We pair that high-velocity culture with a thoughtful hybrid model because we believe flexibility and collaboration both matter. That’s why in the Bay we come together in-office Tuesday through Thursday our high‑impact collaboration days where teams align, strategize, and innovate. Mondays and Fridays are flexible, giving you space for focused work, balance, and autonomy.

If you thrive when you’re empowered, energized, and working with smart, mission-driven people where you’ll feel at home here.

Why Join The Drata Team?

The best way to understand the Driver’s Mindset is to see it in action. We’re an award-winning, mission-driven team of 600+ people worldwide, united by a culture that values trust, speed, and continuous growth.

• See the Speed: Watch our CEO, Adam Markowitz, discuss the hyper-growth journey, from $0 to $100M ARR in just four years

• Hear the Voice of the Team: Explore our "Life at Drata" page for employee testimonials on our collaborative and the growth opportunities available.

• Experience the Impact: See why we are consistently recognized on Fortune's Best Workplaces lists.

• Connect with Us on Socials: LinkedIn - follow us for company updates, employee stories, and career news.

Job Summary:

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist role is responsible for sourcing, vetting, and hiring great candidates. You'll get a chance to improve upon our recruiting strategy, making sure that candidates have a uniquely positive experience from first introduction all the way through to their on-boarding. We take an inclusive approach to attracting talent and growing team Drata. Whether we are recruiting the next great candidate, or refining our operations, we strive to provide VIP treatment in continuing to build a great organization.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and deliver complex, high-impact recruiting efforts across critical, senior, and/or hard-to-fill roles that materially impact the business

• Own and optimize full-cycle recruitment at a strategic level, encompassing proactive sourcing, rigorous assessment, executive-level closing, and long-term talent planning

• Design, influence, and execute enterprise-level recruiting programs, strategies, and frameworks that support current hiring needs and future workforce planning

• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to senior leaders and executives, translating business objectives into scalable talent strategies

• Drive alignment across cross-functional partners (People, Finance, Legal, Executive Leadership, etc.) to shape hiring priorities, headcount planning, and workforce decisions

• Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities within the recruiting ecosystem and independently implement solutions that improve outcomes across the function

• Act as a recognized subject matter expert in talent acquisition, market intelligence, and hiring best practices

• Mentor, guide, and influence other recruiters or stakeholders, raising the overall capability and effectiveness of the recruiting organization

• Operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, setting direction rather than taking direction, while still collaborating effectively across teams

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field

• Minimum 10 years of progressive full-cycle recruiting experience, with deep expertise in AI, Machine Learning, Software Engineering and Technical hiring

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, navigate ambiguity, and drive results in highly complex, fast-moving environments

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to advise, persuade, and challenge senior leaders and executives

• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect talent strategy to broader organizational goals and outcomes

• Recognized internally as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in recruiting strategy, labor market dynamics, and talent best practices

• Brings strong fluency in AI and recruiting data, independently owning new tools and workflows while partnering with TA peers to elevate talent storytelling, market intelligence, and candidate identification at scale.

• Advanced ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data, including market signals and intangible factors, to inform decision-making

• Track record of delivering results that have function-wide or organization-wide impact

• Proficiency with ATS and recruiting technologies (Workable, LinkedIn Recruiter highly preferred), with the ability to influence tool adoption and process improvements

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex concepts to diverse audiences

How we support you:

At Drata, our people are our strongest advantage—and we prove it with support that exceeds industry standards. Our total rewards package is designed to power your well-being, accelerate your growth, and keep your work-life balance thriving.

Explore how we invest in your Life at Drata.

• Shared Success: We provide stock equity to ensure that as the company grows, you share directly in that success. Equity gives every employee a sense of ownership and the opportunity to celebrate our wins together—because your contributions don’t just support our progress; they help drive our collective success.

• Health & Wellness:

Up to 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, along with comprehensive wellness benefits and healthcare concierge services designed to support your needs beyond traditional insurance.

• Financial Well-being:

A comprehensive suite of financial benefits, including a 401(k) plan, company-paid life and disability insurance,tax-advantaged spending accounts, and a range of discounted voluntary offerings to help you customize and strengthen your overall financial position.

• Family Support:

We want to support you in life's most important moments, so we offer a paid Parental Leave policy, after six months of employment. Employees also receive access to Kindbody fertility and family-building benefits and dedicated leave specialists who help guide you through the entire process.

• Growth & Development:

Generous annual stipends for both professional and personal development, empowering you to invest in your continued growth. You’ll also have access to a wide range of internal learning opportunities, ensuring you can build new skills, deepen your expertise, and advance your career with confidence.

• Time Off & Flexibility:

We believe that to do your best work, you should get the time you need for rest, rejuvenation and recovery. Drata offers a flexible vacation policy, paid holidays, and other perks to recharge.

This role will receive a competitive base salary, benefits, and stock, typically in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The applicable salary range for this role is: $159,100- $196,500.

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s leveling and compensation–including a candidate’s professional background and experience. These ranges may be modified in the future and final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above.