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Principal Executive Recruiter

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Fri, Aug 14, 2026
This job expires in: 12 days

Job Summary

Owning the end-to-end executive search process, the full-time remote Principal Executive Recruiter will lead searches for VP and SVP roles, serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, and build a robust pipeline of executive talent.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead full-cycle executive searches globally, managing intake through offer close and onboarding
  • Build trusted relationships with C-suite leaders to understand organizational needs and present candidate slates
  • Maintain a living talent map of executive-level candidates and partner on succession planning frameworks
Required qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years placing VP+ level leaders in high-growth technology companies
  • Expert-level command of executive sourcing strategies and experience advising C-suite stakeholders
  • Deep fluency in executive compensation structures and experience with long-term incentive design
  • Demonstrated ability to manage confidential searches with senior-level discretion
  • Strong command of executive search metrics and the ability to leverage data for decision-making

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