Uber

Executive Sourcer

Uber • $131K — $145K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of executive research, sourcing, or recruiting experience.
  • Experience in a retained executive search firm or an in-house executive search function at a high-growth company.
  • Proven ability to gain buy-in from senior stakeholders; operate effectively with executive leadership.
  • Highly organized and process-driven, yet adaptable to rapid changes.
  • Strong strategic storytelling skills to articulate Uber's vision and complex business strategies clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Own the external strategy by researching and mapping the talent landscape for high-profile searches.
  • Deliver market intelligence insights weekly to hiring managers on talent trends and movements.
  • Demonstrate business acumen by understanding how leadership hires impact Uber's strategic goals.
  • Craft high-quality communications for leadership and candidates, presenting data in actionable ways.
  • Evaluate and engage multi-disciplinary candidates, understanding the unique requirements for these roles.
  • Execute with a meticulous approach, upholding data integrity and tracking throughout search processes.
  • Adapt search strategies based on market feedback and quickly realign teams as necessary.

Benefits

  • Eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program and may receive equity awards.
  • Participation in a 401(k) plan available to full-time employees.
  • Access to various benefits packages ensuring employee well-being.
  • Cohesive office culture requiring at least 50% in-office attendance for collaboration.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within a high-growth environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What You'll Do
  • Own the External Strategy: Drive the research, engagement & candidate development strategy for high-profile searches by building sophisticated market maps and competitive landscapes
  • Deliver Market Intelligence: Provide week-over-week insights to Hiring Managers. Act as the expert on the talent landscape, identifying trends and talent movements that influence search direction
  • Business Acumen: Demonstrate a deep understanding of Uber's business model and the broader tech/logistics landscape. You understand how a specific leadership hire impacts our long-term strategic goals
  • Executive Communications: Deliver high-touch, polished communications to both leadership and candidates. You are expected to synthesize complex market data into clear, actionable updates and craft compelling narratives that resonate with world-class executive talent
  • Navigate Complexity: Successfully evaluate and engage talent for multi-disciplinary roles. You must be able to assess candidates who sit at the intersection of different business functions and understand the unique "DNA" required for these roles
  • Operational Excellence: Execute with a methodical and detail-oriented approach. You maintain a high bar for data integrity and search tracking, ensuring no stone is left unturned
  • Solutions & Pivoting: Act as a solutions-oriented partner. You know when a search strategy needs to pivot based on market feedback and can quickly realign the team to a new direction
  • Innovate with AI: Leverage and experiment with AI-driven sourcing tools and unconventional talent identification methods to uncover high-impact leaders that traditional databases miss
  • Gain Stakeholder Buy-In: Act as a consultant to the business. Use data and market evidence to guide leadership toward the right talent profiles, challenging assumptions when necessary


Basic Qualifications
  • 5-8 years of executive research, sourcing, or recruiting experience
  • Experience in a retained executive search firm or an in-house executive search function at a high-growth company

Preferred Qualifications
  • Consultative Mindset: Proven ability to gain immediate buy-in from senior stakeholders and operate as a peer to executive leadership
  • Methodical Execution: A track record of being highly organized and process-driven while remaining flexible enough to adapt to Uber's fast-moving environment
  • Strategic Storytelling: Ability to pitch the Uber vision and explain complex business strategies in a compelling way
  • Analytical Depth: Ability to present data and its implications in a clear, concise manner that drives decision-making.
  • Ability to learn quickly, adapt and remain curious. No two searches are the same and you'll need to continually solve problems and anticipate challenges before they arise
  • Team player with excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivated, energetic, "can-do" attitude in a fast-moving environment. Comfortable with driving and influencing change, and changing priorities as needed
  • High business acumen & strong communication skills, written and verbal; the ability to present data and its implications in a clear, concise manner
  • Will be a self-starter but team-oriented


Responsibilities

For New York City, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $131,000 per year - USD $145,000 per year.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $131,000 per year - USD $145,000 per year.

For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits.

Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.

About Uber

Uber Entertainment, Inc. is a privately held video game development company headquartered in beautiful downtown Kirkland, WA. Uber is currently developing Planetary Annihilation, a next generation real time strategy game of epic proportions.

Uber Careers

There has never been a better time to join our global team of Uber professionals—pioneers in the world of transportation and technology. Work you’ll do Join Uber’s industry-leading team to help drive forward the future of mobility and logistics for some of the world’s most dynamic cities and populations. Transform the way the world moves with the brightest minds at Uber, where innovation meets functionality to create solutions for everyday challenges. Lead from a unique position in the marketplace, at the intersection of technology, operational excellence, and user-centric design. Work with a global team of business and technology advisors to help clients and cities navigate their paths towards more efficient and sustainable urban transport solutions. Collaborate with a diverse group of Uber experts worldwide – a team dedicated to rethinking and improving the way the world moves. Introducing the Uber Innovation Hub We are building a market-leading team to pioneer advancements in transportation and logistics, ensuring Uber remains at the forefront of mobility solutions. Do innovative work Join a group of exceptional professionals where your skills in technology, leadership, and creativity can flourish. At Uber, innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it's the core of everything we do. Deliver targeted solutions through a depth and breadth of expertise and innovation that’s second to none, enhancing how cities, companies, and communities connect. Be part of a great team Engage with a wide-ranging technology stack and harness the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and collective problem-solving skills of our diverse team. Future-proof your career Advance your career with Uber’s commitment to professional growth, offering extensive training, development, and certification support. Go as far as your ambition takes you with limitless job opportunities in a company that’s reshaping the world’s approach to transportation. Explore Uber’s approach to predictive maintenance ensures our fleet remains ready and efficient, reducing downtime and improving service reliability. Our end-to-end mobility solutions are transforming the way cities think about transportation, making Uber a key player in the future of urban mobility. The Uber Leadership and Innovation Alliance Our combined service capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development help overcome challenges and lead transformation in the transportation industry. Clients and cities around the globe look to Uber for new strategies and solutions to drive growth and innovation in the digital era. Stay connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interest. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players ready to redefine the world of mobility. SEARCH UBER JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who drive at Uber. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Uber.
Learn more about Uber
Size
29,300 employees
Market Cap
$48.6 billion
Industry
Transportation
Net Income
-$6.7 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+35.3%
Revenue
$11.1 billion
NASDAQ
UBER
* Ladders Estimates

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