Executive Recruiter

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own end-to-end executive searches. Lead VP- and C-suite hiring across Engineering, GTM, Finance, Product, and Operations — from intake and role scoping through offer close. Run 6–10 active searches at any given time with full accountability for outcomes.
• Partner directly with the CEO and executive team. Serve as the primary recruiting advisor for critical hires — shaping role definitions, structuring scorecards, advising on leveling, and driving alignment across decision-makers.
• Build and own executive talent pipelines. Proactively source, map, and cultivate relationships with senior leaders across AI infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise SaaS.
• Conduct high-signal executive assessments. Run structured screens on leadership behaviors, operating cadence, functional depth, and values alignment.
• Navigate complex, confidential searches. Handle sensitive situations — backfill searches, competing internal candidates, re-leveling — with discretion and sound judgment.
• Manage offer strategy and close. Lead the full compensation conversation for senior roles, partnering with People and Finance to build compelling packages.
• Deliver market and talent intelligence. Provide real-time insight on leadership talent availability, competitor moves, compensation benchmarks, and organizational trends.
• Build the executive recruiting function. Establish processes, templates, tools, and norms that make executive search repeatable and excellent.

REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years in recruiting, with at least 4 years focused exclusively on VP- and C-suite searches — either in-house at a high-growth tech company, at a retained search firm, or both.
• Trusted partner to senior leaders with ability to earn confidence of CEO or CFO through honesty, preparation, and structure.
• World-class sourcer and networker who finds people not on job boards and builds relationships years in advance.
• Discreet and high-judgment, handling sensitive information with maturity.
• Rigorous and structured, using scorecards, structured interviews, and clear evaluation criteria.
• Comfortable at a high-growth startup operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation, including meaningful equity.
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents.
• Flexible PTO policy including company wide Winter Break.
• Paid parental leave.
• Fertility and family-building stipend through Carrot.
• Company-facilitated 401(k).