Senior Executive Recruiter

United States Digital Space LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Employee stock purchase program

Flexible paid time off

20 weeks gender-neutral parental leave

Fertility and adoption assistance

401(k) plan

Mental health counseling

Transgender-inclusive health insurance

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Recruiter to lead the search and selection of senior leadership talent, partnering with C-suite and SVP stakeholders to build leadership teams for the company’s next growth phase. The role is based in New York City with a hybrid working model.

You will own end-to-end executive searches for VP+ roles, craft strategy and market maps, and build a robust pipeline through direct sourcing and network relationships.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in executive recruiting, ideally blending retained/executive search agency and in‑house corporate recruiting.
• Proven track record closing VP+ leadership searches in complex, fast‑moving organizations.
• Deep experience partnering with and influencing senior executives.
• Strong market knowledge and active technology industry network.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential searches.
• Sharp assessment and interviewing skills to evaluate leadership capability.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication to represent the company externally.
• Collaborative, low-ego approach with the ability to push back with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end executive search processes for VP+ roles, from intake through offer and close.
• Advise hiring executives and leadership team on strategy, profiles, and market mapping.
• Build and manage a proactive pipeline via direct sourcing, market research, and external networks.
• Conduct in-depth assessments, including competency-based interviews and reference checks.
• Manage complex, multi-stakeholder searches with discretion and executive presence.
• Partner with People teams on compensation strategy, offer construction, and negotiation.
• Represent employer brand and leadership hiring standards in candidate interactions.
• Sharpen hiring processes, tools, and market intelligence to stay competitive.

Skills

Executive search

In-house recruiting

Stakeholder management

Leadership assessment

Job description

The Role

the company is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Recruiter to lead the search and selection of senior leadership talent across the organization. This role partners directly with C-suite and SVP-level stakeholders to build the leadership teams that will drive the company's next phase of growth. We're looking for someone who brings a blend of executive search agency rigor and in-house recruiting fluency, ideally with experience in the technology industry.

This role will be based out of our New York City office with a hybrid working model.

What You’ll Do

• Own end-to-end executive search processes for VP+ level roles, from intake through offer and close

• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring executives and the leadership team, shaping search strategy, candidate profiles, and market mapping

• Build and manage a proactive pipeline of senior leadership talent through direct sourcing, market research, and a strong external network

• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, including competency-based interviews and reference checks, to ensure strong leadership and cultural alignment

• Manage complex, multi-stakeholder search processes with discretion, precision, and executive presence

• Partner with People teams on compensation strategy, offer construction, and negotiation for senior hires

• Represent the company's employer brand and leadership hiring standards in every candidate and stakeholder interaction

• Continuously sharpen executive hiring processes, tools, and market intelligence to keep the company competitive for top leadership talent

We're Looking for Someone With

• Significant experience in executive recruiting, ideally with a blend of retained/executive search agency and in-house corporate recruiting experience

• A track record of closing senior leadership searches (VP and above) in complex, fast-moving organizations

• Deep experience partnering with and influencing senior executives and stakeholders

• Strong market knowledge and an active network within the technology industry; experience in adjacent industries will also be considered for the right candidate

• Excellent judgment, discretion, and the ability to navigate highly confidential searches

• Sharp assessment and interviewing skills, with the ability to evaluate leadership capability, not just resume fit

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the polish to represent the company to external executive audiences

• A collaborative, low-ego approach paired with the confidence to push back and advise senior stakeholders

About the company

the company is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. the company’s unified data platform, the most widely available, globally distributed data platform on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, the company Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

With offices worldwide and over 67,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups, relying on the company for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.

Our compass at the company is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us the company.

To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at the company, and help us make an impact on the world!

the company is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.

the company, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

the company’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of the company’s total compensation and benefits package.

Other benefits for eligible employees may include:

• equity
• participation in the employee stock purchase program
• flexible paid time off
• 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave
• fertility and adoption assistance
• 401(k) plan
• mental health counseling
• access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage
• health benefits offerings

Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.

the company’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is:

$87,000—$171,000 USD