Executive Tech Talent Scout for Principal Engineers

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Seattle is seeking a seasoned leader to head Principal Engineer recruiting. You will shape multi-channel sourcing, advise senior leaders, and build strategic networks to identify world-class Principal Engineers across Amazon.

You'll partner with executives, design targeted search strategies, and coach hiring managers on engaging top technical talent while advancing Amazon's engineering leadership across businesses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years advising and influencing executive leadership.
• 7+ years recruiting in high tech with passive candidate focus.
• Experience in engineering, operations and product management recruiting.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Ability to build and drive talent sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-channel search strategies to attract top Principal Engineers.
• Advise executives on external engineering talent and hiring strategy.
• Assess and present prospects to senior leadership; coach hiring managers.
• Contribute to knowledge base on engineering talent pools.

Skills

Executive advisory

Strategic judgment

Collaboration

Research acumen

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Tools

CRM systems

Complex spreadsheets

Job description

Amazon in Seattle is seeking a seasoned leader to head Principal Engineer recruiting. You will shape multi-channel sourcing, advise senior leaders, and build strategic networks to identify world-class Principal Engineers across Amazon.

You'll partner with executives, design targeted search strategies, and coach hiring managers on engaging top technical talent while advancing Amazon's engineering leadership across businesses.