Senior Executive Recruiter

About the Team

We serve as Uber's in-house executive search firm. Our team operates as strategic advisors to Uber's highest levels of leadership, managing high-stakes searches with the precision of a top-tier retained firm and the speed of a global tech leader. We are dedicated to recruiting, identifying and engaging the game-changing talent that defines Uber's future.

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 cross-functionally to recruit the transformative leaders defining the future of global movement.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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

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

Pay

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.

Benefits

• 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.