Lead executive search processes for C-suite and senior positions
Develop search strategies for leadership roles
Collaborate with founders and executives to define role requirements
Leverage networks in cloud computing and AI industries
Build relationships with top-tier executive talent
Manage complex interview processes with multiple stakeholders
Ensure exceptional candidate experience
Develop compelling value propositions for executive candidates
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Generous cash and equity compensation
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match for USA employees
Flexible paid time off plan
Full Job Description
*Note: This position requires presence in our San Francisco office location 4 days per week; Lambda's designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.
Reporting to our Head of Talent, we're looking for a seasoned Executive Recruiter who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and has a proven track record of attracting world-class executive talent to technology companies. You will be instrumental in building our leadership team as we scale from startup to market leader.
We're looking for someone who shares our passion for innovation and wants to play a pivotal role in assembling the leadership team that will drive our next phase of growth. This is a great opportunity to help shape the leadership team of a category-defining technology company
What You'll Do
Lead end-to-end executive search processes for C-suite, VP, and senior director-level positions across all functions
Develop and execute comprehensive search strategies for critical leadership roles including Engineering, Product, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance
Partner closely with founders, board members, and existing executives to define role requirements and ideal candidate profiles
Leverage extensive candidate networks within the cloud computing and AI industries
Proactively build relationships with top-tier executive talent through industry events, conferences, and strategic networking
Manage sophisticated interview processes involving multiple stakeholders and assessment methodologies
Ensure exceptional candidate experience that reflects our company values and competitive positioning
Develop compelling value propositions for executive candidates considering startup opportunities
You
10+ years of executive search experience, with at least 4 years focused on technology sector roles
Proven track record of successfully placing C-suite and VP-level executives at high-growth technology companies
Deep understanding of semiconductor, GPU, AI/ML, or related hardware/software technology markets
Extensive network of relationships with executive talent in relevant industries
Experience working with venture-backed startups and understanding of startup dynamics
In-house recruiting experience at high-growth technology companies
Familiarity with cloud computing, AI infrastructure, or related technologies
Experience recruiting for companies that have scaled through rapid growth phases (Series A through IPO)
Established relationships with technology executives, particularly in Silicon Valley and other major tech hubs
Track record of recruiting diverse executive talent and building inclusive leadership teams
Salary Range Information
The annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.
About Lambda
Founded in 2012, with 500+ employees, and growing fast
Our investors notably include TWG Global, US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT), Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, and Crescent Cove
We have research papers accepted at top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG
Our values are publicly available: https://lambda.ai/careers
We offer generous cash & equity compensation
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use
About Lambda
Lambda is an online education company that offers courses in computer science and software engineering. The company was founded in 2017 by Austen Allred and Ben Nelson. Lambda's courses are designed to be accessible to anyone, regardless of their background or prior experience. The company's mission is to provide high-quality education that leads to well-paying jobs in the tech industry. Lambda has partnerships with a number of companies, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, and has helped thousands of students launch careers in tech.
