Lambda

Executive Recruiter

Lambda$120K — $180K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of executive search experience, with at least 4 years in technology sector roles
  • Successful track record of placing C-suite and VP-level executives in high-growth tech firms
  • Deep understanding of semiconductor, GPU, AI/ML, or related technology markets
  • Extensive network with executive talent in relevant industries
  • Experience with venture-backed startups and insights into startup dynamics
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end executive search for C-suite, VP, and senior director roles
  • Develop and execute search strategies for leadership positions in various functions
  • Collaborate with founders and board members to define candidate profiles
  • Leverage networks in cloud computing and AI for candidate sourcing
  • Build relationships with executive talent at industry events
  • Manage multi-stakeholder interview processes and assessments
  • Ensure candidate experience aligns with company values
  • Craft compelling value propositions for startup executive candidates.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
  • Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
  • 401k Plan with 2% company match for USA employees
  • Flexible paid time off plan that is actively encouraged
  • Generous cash and equity compensation
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
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred

Nice to Have
  • Previous experience at top-tier executive search firms (Russell Reynolds, Korn Ferry, Heidrick & Struggles, etc.)
  • 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

A Final Note:

You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

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.
Learn more about Lambda
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$5 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+100%
Revenue
$100 million
NASDAQ

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