Principal Executive Recruiter

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the entire executive recruitment lifecycle, from initial strategy meeting to candidate offer and closing.
• Develop sophisticated, data-driven market maps of executive talent in relevant industries (e.g., autonomous technology, automotive, software, hardware engineering, operations, finance).
• Articulate the Zoox mission, vision, and unique culture compellingly to high-profile executive candidates, involving complex compensation, negotiation, and relocation strategies.
• Handle extremely sensitive and confidential candidate information and internal organizational details with professionalism.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, C-suite, and senior leaders on talent planning and executive hiring best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in executive search processes, leveraging tools, metrics, and interview methodologies.
• Develop and execute tailored strategies to attract and engage highly passive executive candidates.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of recruiting experience, with at least 3-5 years focused on senior level searches.
• Proven experience recruiting executive talent in highly technical and/or rapidly scaling environments (e.g., hardware, software, AI/ML, autonomous systems, high-growth tech).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence and present to C-level executives.
• Expert-level negotiation and closing skills for complex executive compensation packages.
• Demonstrated expertise in proactive candidate sourcing, including developing and maintaining complex talent maps and pipelines.

Bonus Qualifications

• Interest in the autonomous and electric vehicle industry.
• Expertise in leveraging ATS (Lever) to build metrics, sourcing strategies, and talent pipelines.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.