Leadership Recruiter

The role

You will lead VP, Head-of, and Director-level searches for technology, product, and design leaders. You will partner with executives to define role scope and build pipelines through direct sourcing and networks.

What you will do

• Run confidential, high-stakes searches for leaders in Engineering, AI/Research, Product, and Design
• Partner with executives to define role scope, success criteria, and interview panels
• Build your own pipeline through direct sourcing, networks, and referrals
• Work with external search firms when it makes sense
• Assess leadership strength, including scope, judgment, and how someone builds teams
• Guide candidates through the process and close them with a compelling story
• Structure and negotiate senior offers with Recruiting leadership and Finance
• Track market intelligence on talent, compensation, and competitors
• Improve executive hiring process, scorecards, and candidate experience
• Use data to report on search progress and pipeline health

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of recruiting experience
• 5+ years leading executive searches in tech (in-house, at a search firm, or both)
• Track record of closing VP+ hires in Engineering, AI/ML, Product, or Design
• Credibility with CEOs and executive teams
• Ability to push back with data
• Strong judgment on leadership talent
• Ability to give candid, evidence-based feedback
• Discretion with confidential searches
• Experience negotiating offers and equity for senior roles

Benefits

• 14 paid holidays
• Flexible PTO for salaried employees
• Accrued time off for hourly employees
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full-time employees and their families
• Monthly HSA contributions if choosing a High Deductible Health Plan
• Paid parental leave for all full-time employees
• Family Forming Benefits
• 401(k) Matching
• Personal Device Allowance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits
• Monthly contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more
• Mental Health Support

About the company

Abridge is an AI-native clinician intelligence platform designed to help health systems coordinate clinical, financial, and evidence-based decisions. The company has offices in San Francisco, New York, and Pittsburgh.