Executive Talent Architect for Enterprise Software Leadership

Vista Equity Partners; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Equity Partners seeks an executive talent professional to build a deep proprietary network of software executives and translate it into leadership outcomes. You will focus on CEO/CFO/CPO/CTO/CRO and other C-suite roles across $10M–$100M ARR software businesses, delivering 12–15 successful searches annually.

You will combine executive recruiting instincts with advisory judgment for investors and boards, working within the Vista Endeavor Team and Thrive system.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience across executive search, private equity, or growth equity talent.
• Track record recruiting C-suite and senior functional leaders in enterprise software or technology.
• Experience building proprietary executive networks, not just running searches.
• Credible with investors and boards; strong relationship-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and run 12–15 successful executive searches annually.
• Develop and maintain the Endeavor Executive Bench with proactive outreach.
• Collaborate with Endeavor Fund, boards and CEOs to map talent markets.
• Leverage Vista's network to place executive leaders across the portfolio.
• Own referral intake and keep candidates warm for future roles.

Skills

Executive recruiting

Relationship building

Senior leadership search

Data-driven approach

Tools

Vista Thrive system

Job description

Vista Equity Partners seeks an executive talent professional to build a deep proprietary network of software executives and translate it into leadership outcomes. You will focus on CEO/CFO/CPO/CTO/CRO and other C-suite roles across $10M–$100M ARR software businesses, delivering 12–15 successful searches annually.

You will combine executive recruiting instincts with advisory judgment for investors and boards, working within the Vista Endeavor Team and Thrive system.