Uber

Senior Executive Recruiter

Uber$162K — $180K *
Staffing
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of executive recruiting experience in high-growth corporate environments.
  • Experience in sophisticated in-house executive search functions or elite external search practices.
  • Strong consultative skills to build trust with senior stakeholders.
  • Exceptional understanding of complex business models and operations.
  • Advanced leadership assessment techniques for evaluating executive talent.
  • Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to convey complex information succinctly.
  • Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to recruitment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead high-profile executive searches from initiation to closure, ensuring team alignment.
  • Develop deep business insights into Uber's diverse operations and strategic goals.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team on talent needs and market trends.
  • Shape search strategies through collaboration and strategic input with sourcing teams.
  • Assess non-technical leaders with a focus on cultural fit and business acumen.
  • Communicate complex market data to stakeholders and engage top-tier talent.
  • Enhance candidate experience by overseeing the interview and negotiation processes.

Benefits

  • Participate in Uber's bonus program.
  • Eligible for equity awards.
  • 401(k) participation for all full-time employees.
  • Access to various health and wellness benefits.
  • Work environment emphasizing collaboration and cultural engagement.
Full Job Description
Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an Executive Recruiter to join our Global Non-Technical Executive Recruiting team, supporting both US&C and global scopes. In this role, you will lead critical leadership engagements (Director+) across every core business unit at Uber-shaping the leadership benches that drive Mobility, Delivery, Uber for Business (U4B), emerging AI Solutions & others.

Operating within a fully integrated executive talent team, you will drive high-touch stakeholder management, advanced candidate assessment, and executive closing. You will maintain an uncompromising bar for quality and execution, partnering crossfunctionally to recruit the transformative leaders defining the future of global movement.

What you'll do
  • Orchestrate End-to-End Execution: Act as the primary lead for high-profile executive engagements, driving structural alignment across hiring managers, cross-functional partners (HRBP, Compensation, Legal, Chief of Staff, etc.), and internal team counterparts from kick-off to close
  • Business Immersion & Curiosity: Cultivate a curiosity and comprehensive understanding of Uber's complex business units, operational levers, and long-term strategic objectives. You grasp how a single leadership hire impacts our global delivery, mobility, and bottom-line scaling
  • Act as a Strategic Talent Advisor: Serve as a trusted talent consultant to Uber's Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Leverage data, market insights, and structural understanding to challenge assumptions, guide internal calibration, and shape organizational design.
  • Guide Search Direction & Calibration: Provide strategic input and leadership context to shape external pipeline development and market mapping, collaborating closely with sourcing counterparts to refine search strategies and pivot based on business realities
  • Evaluate & Assess Leadership Talent: Use sharp business context and intuition to rigorously interview and qualify non-technical leaders, ensuring they have the business acumen and cultural alignment to succeed at Uber.
  • Clear Executive Communication: Keep internal stakeholders aligned by translating complex market data into simple, actionable updates, while clearly pitching Uber's vision to top-tier talent.
  • Champion the Executive Candidate Experience: Own the ultimate assessment loop, interview strategy, and offer negotiation process. Provide a flawless, deeply empathetic experience that decodes candidate motivations to successfully close tier-one global talent.
  • Maintain Operational & Analytical Integrity: Execute with a methodical approach, ensuring rigorous search tracking, data integrity, and an uncompromising commitment to quality and inclusion.


Basic Qualifications
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in executive recruiting or search execution, with a heavy emphasis on hiring leaders within high-growth, complex corporate environments.
  • Experience operating within an established, highly sophisticated in-house executive search function or an elite external executive search practice.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Consultative Mastery: Proven ability to establish trust, command buy-in from senior stakeholders, and operate seamlessly as a peer to executive leadership.
  • Strong Business Acumen: Ability to quickly understand Uber's business model and speak fluently with leaders across Finance, Strategy, Operations, and Go-To-Market teams.
  • Intellectual Curiosity: A natural, self-motivated desire to understand how things work, navigate ambiguity with poise, and constantly solve problems before they arise.
  • Advanced Leadership Assessment Capabilities: Expert in using sophisticated, qualitative interview techniques to evaluate, vet, and qualify game-changing executive talent.
  • Strategic Storytelling: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex business and logistics strategies in a deeply compelling way.
  • Analytical Mindset: A data-driven approach to recruiting, with a sharp track record of translating talent metrics into clear business choices.
  • Agility & Resilience: Calm under pressure, focused on high-quality execution, and comfortable navigating ambiguity, calculated risks, or shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Prior experience managing scopes across both US&C and global business segments is viewed as a strong plus.


Responsibilities

For New York City, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $162,000 per year - USD $180,000 per year.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $162,000 per year - USD $180,000 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
Net Income
-$6.7 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+35.3%
Revenue
$11.1 billion
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