Executive Recruiter

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Executive Recruiter to join the Talent team  this critical role, you will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional, world‑class executive talent to lead and grow our revolutionary autonomous mobility company. This role requires a proven track record of successfully executing searches for senior level roles, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and thriving in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

• End‑to‑End Recruitment: Own and drive the entire executive recruitment lifecycle, from initial strategy meeting to candidate offer and closing, ensuring a seamless and high‑touch experience for all executive candidates.
• Market Mapping & Sourcing: Develop sophisticated, data‑driven market maps of executive talent in relevant industries (e.g., autonomous technology, automotive, software, hardware engineering, operations, finance).
• Candidate Engagement: Articulate the Zoox mission, vision, and unique culture compellingly to high‑profile executive candidates, often involving complex compensation, negotiation, and relocation strategies.
• Confidentiality & Discretion: Handle extremely sensitive and confidential candidate information and internal organizational details with the utmost professionalism and discretion.
• Partnering with Leadership: Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the CEO, C‑suite, and other senior leaders on talent planning, and executive hiring best practices.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in executive search processes, leveraging tools, metrics, and interview methodologies.
• Passive Candidate Conversion: Develop and execute tailored strategies to attract and successfully engage highly passive, hard‑to‑reach executive candidates, effectively converting passive interest into active candidacy.

• Experience: 8+ years of recruiting experience, with at least 3‑5 years focused on senior level searches
• Domain Expertise: Proven experience recruiting executive talent in a highly technical and/or rapidly scaling environment (e.g., hardware, software, AI/ML, autonomous systems, high‑growth tech).
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and present to C‑level executives.
• Negotiation: Expert‑level negotiation and closing skills, particularly for complex executive compensation packages.
• Executive Sourcing & Talent Mapping: Demonstrated expertise in proactive candidate sourcing, including developing and maintaining complex talent maps and pipelines for future leadership needs.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

• Interest in the autonomous and electric vehicle industry
• Expertise in leveraging ATS (we use Lever) to build metrics, sourcing strategies, and talent pipelines

• This role will report out of our Foster City, CA office in a hybrid capacity (minimum of 3 days onsite)

$160,000 - $259,000 a year

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign‑on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance.

The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long‑term care insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance, and life insurance.

Zoox is developing the first ground‑up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility‑as‑a‑service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast‑moving and highly execution‑oriented team.

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You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.