Cloud Executive Recruiter

Cloud Executive Recruiter at Google

The application window is open until at least January 13, 2026, and may remain online based on business needs. This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles:
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in San Francisco:
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Preferred working locations:
Austin, TX;
Ann Arbor, MI;
Atlanta, GA;
Boulder, CO;
Chicago, IL;
Mountain View, CA;
New York, NY;
Los Angeles, CA;
Seattle, WA;
San Francisco, CA;
Washington D.C., DC.

• 5 years of experience in executive‑level technical talent search in an executive search firm or in‑house executive search function.
• 3 years of experience in client management.

• Experience recruiting executive‑level Engineering talent from top industry players.
• Experience running full‑life‑cycle executive searches, optionally with a Research partner.
• Experience collaborating with hiring partners to deliver processes and hiring outcomes.
• Experience with executive compensation negotiations.

Our Executive Recruiters tell the story of Google to the world. They cultivate relationships, have thoughtful conversations with candidates, and are well‑versed in our organization and products, enabling them to articulate life‑changing opportunities. As an expert in the talent needs of our business, you will advise the extraordinary people you find, engage, and guide through Google’s hiring process, ensuring potential candidates are comfortable, well‑informed, and excited about opportunities here.

As an Executive Recruiter, you will focus on identifying and cultivating technical leadership talent who will help build, deliver, and drive our technologies and services. You will use various tools, resources, and sourcing methodologies to uncover and engage the best talent, build meaningful long‑lasting relationships, and match them with leadership opportunities.

You will be a trusted advisor to Google leaders, partner on talent scoping, develop search strategies, and lead engagements to position Google for success today and well into the future. Passion for innovating talent acquisition, prioritizing, and delivering excellent client service is essential.

Google’s People Operations team is dedicated to recruiting the next Googler, refining core programs, developing talent, and creating a data‑driven workforce culture. The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $131,000‑$192,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary is determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can discuss specific ranges for your preferred location during the hiring process. Compensation details listed reflect base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

• Develop and own search strategies and deliver research against those strategies for executive searches across technical functions.
• Provide effective project management, driving searches forward and creating consistent experiences for hiring managers, clients, applicants, and colleagues.
• Partner with executive leaders on high‑profile technical hires, providing domain and market insights, trends, and talent advice.
• Build relationships for the future with passive applicants and talent.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in the efficiency and effectiveness of systems, services, and processes.

Google is a proud equal opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We consider qualified applicants without regard to criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See Google’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing the Accommodations for Applicants form.

Not applicable

Full‑time

Business Development, Human Resources, and Consulting

Information Services and Technology;
Information and Internet

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