Senior Director of Executive Search

Roblox; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Roblox is seeking a Sr. Director, Executive Search to design, scale, and lead our executive search function. You will partner directly with C-suite executives and senior leadership to identify, engage, and hire top-tier executive talent.

You will combine high-touch candidate engagement, data-driven sourcing strategies, and expert negotiation to drive critical leadership hires across the organization, while leading a small team and advising on succession planning.

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading executive searches (Director level and above).
• 15+ years of total recruiting experience.
• Excellent with Executive Operations and high-stakes negotiations.
• Ability to navigate executive team dynamics and advise on talent strategy.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the full executive recruitment lifecycle from intake to closing.
• Lead a small team of executive recruiters and mentor them.
• Partner with the CEO and C-suite to shape succession planning and talent strategy.
• Develop market maps and data-driven sourcing to secure elite passive candidates.

Skills

Executive recruitment

Leadership

Negotiation

C-suite engagement

Stakeholder management

Market intelligence

Talent attraction

Team leadership

Strategy alignment

Relocation strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

• We are seeking a Sr. Director, Executive Search to design, scale, and lead our executive search function. In this strategic role, you will partner directly with C-suite executives and senior leadership to identify, engage, and hire top-tier executive talent
• You will combine high-touch candidate engagement, data-driven sourcing strategies, and expert negotiation to drive critical leadership hires across the organization. You’ll occupy the following roles:
• Strategic Consultant: Partner with executives to accelerate product roadmaps, unlock innovation, and expand market share by aligning talent acquisition directly with corporate strategy
• Elite Headhunter: Lead executive searches with the discretion and taste of a top-tier boutique firm—securing our unfair share of exceptional, passive talent
• Experience Architect: Curate a differentiated, candidate-first recruiting journey to instill immediate trust, increasing offer-acceptance rates and fortifying internal confidence in the talent engine
• Nurturer: Establish and foster long-term relationships with world-class leaders to engage talent well before a need arises, transforming recruitment from a cost center into a competitive advantage
• Insight Driver: Use market signals, funnel intelligence, and pattern recognition to guide executive decision-making and provide high-leverage talent intelligence
• Standard Bearer: Set a relentless bar for rigor to hold the organization to elite standards, ensuring maximum talent density
• Team Leader: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of executive recruiters, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous professional development
• Velocity Engine: Build a function known for velocity, discretion, and consistently landing the right leaders to successfully shape the company
• Leadership & Strategy: Design and scale a world-class executive search function, including managing/coaching a small team, developing internal executive research capabilities, and leading succession planning
• End-to-End Recruitment: Own and drive the entire executive recruitment lifecycle, from initial intake strategy to candidate offer and closing, ensuring a seamless, high-touch experience
• Hands-on Execution: Remain actively involved in full-cycle execution for high-priority, mission-critical searches, personally driving candidate generation, engagement, and closing
• Market Mapping & Sourcing: Develop sophisticated, data-driven market maps of executive talent across relevant technology and engineering domains
• Candidate Engagement: Articulate the mission, vision, and culture compellingly to high-profile executive candidates, managing complex negotiations and relocation strategies
• Confidentiality & Discretion: Handle highly sensitive candidate information and internal organizational plans with complete discretion
• Executive Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, C-suite, and senior leadership on talent planning and executive hiring best practices
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in executive search processes, leveraging modern tools, metrics, and interview methodologies
• Passive Candidate Conversion: Execute tailored strategies to reach and convert highly passive executive talent into active candidates

Experience: 8+ years leading executive searches (Director level and above) and 15+ years of total recruiting experienceExcellent with Executive Operations: Ability to navigate executive team dynamics with ease, acting as a high-judgment negotiator who knows when to push, wait, or hold the barImpact Prioritizer: Driven by company-shaping outcomes, focusing energy on high-leverage hires that fundamentally move the needle for the organizationCommunication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong ability to influence and present to C-level executivesDomain Expertise: Proven track record recruiting executive talent in highly technical or rapidly scaling environments (e.g., software, hardware, AI/ML, autonomous systems)Talent Attractor: Embody the excellence of our brand to compellingly persuade passive industry leaders to join our missionA Quality Assurer: Relentless advocacy for high talent density, prioritizing the long-term success of leadership hires over short-term requisition speedNegotiation & Closing: Expertise in negotiating complex executive compensation packages and successfully closing candidatesTalent Intelligence: Ability to provide real-time competitive intelligence, benchmarking, and market signals to guide leadership decision-makingSomeone with a Proven Reputation: Distinguished track record in leading executive searches that serves as a trust proxy, allowing you to build executive trust quickly and command market attentionEducation: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience