Executive Recruiter

Responsibilities

Lead and manage full-lifecycle executive search processes for VP and SVP level positions while partnering with senior leadership to execute talent acquisition strategies. Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines through direct sourcing and networking while ensuring a high-touch experience through the onboarding process.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 10+ years of progressive executive recruiting experience, preferably within the technology industry. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in full-cycle search processes, strong stakeholder influence, and the ability to leverage data for recruitment metrics.

Skills

• Executive recruiting
• Full-lifecycle recruiting
• Talent acquisition
• Sourcing
• Candidate assessment
• Offer negotiation
• Stakeholder management
• Leadership hiring
• Data-driven decision making
• ATS
• CRM
• Market intelligence
• Compensation benchmarking
• Strategic planning
• Communication
• Confidentiality

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid parental leave
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Mental health support
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Fertility support
• Adoption support
• Surrogacy support
• Virtual veterinary care
• Legal services
• Identity protection
• Supplemental health insurance
• Tax-advantaged spending accounts
• Professional development resources

About this role

Veeam is the Data and AI Trust Company, specializing in helping organizations ensure their data and AI are fully understood, secured, and resilient to enable the acceleration of safe AI at scale. As the market leader in both data resilience and data security posture management, Veeam is built for the convergence of identity, data, security, and AI risk. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Join us as we go fearlessly forward together, growing, learning, and making a real impact for some of the world’s biggest brands.
About this role
We are seeking an experienced Executive Recruiter with 10+ years of progressive recruiting experience, specializing in the identification, engagement, and placement of top-tier VP and SVP level talent. This role is responsible for managing the entire executive search lifecycle and partnering closely with senior leadership to execute effective talent acquisition strategies for mission-critical leadership roles.
This will be an opportunity to contribute to building a leadership team that reflects our values and diverse perspectives, while also helping to define a world-class executive recruiting experience.
What you’ll do
Lead and manage full-lifecycle executive search processes for VP and SVP level positions, both in the US and abroad, including sourcing, assessment, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding readiness.
Partner with C-level executives and senior stakeholders to develop position specifications and create targeted recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives.
Build and maintain strong pipelines of executive-level candidates through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, and leveraging industry relationships.
Conduct in-depth candidate assessments to evaluate leadership capabilities, cultural fit, and functional proficiency.
Provide a high-touch candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, ensuring timely and transparent communication.
Carry the experience through Day 1: Stay connected with new executive hires between offer acceptance and start date, coordinating pre-start touchpoints and first-day logistics with the hiring leader's office and People & Culture so they arrive feeling expected and welcomed.
Advise hiring managers and interview panels on best practices for executive recruitment, interview techniques, and selection criteria.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, compensation benchmarking, and competitive intelligence for executive talent.
Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and company policies.
What you’ll bring
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
10+ years of progressive experience in executive recruiting, with a focus on VP and SVP level placements. Technology-industry experience is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in managing full-cycle executive search processes within a dynamic environment that values adaptability and balance.
Strong collaborative communication skills, with the ability to build trust across diverse teams.
Proven ability to build relationships with senior leaders and influence decision-making.
Deep knowledge of executive search methodologies, assessment tools, and talent mapping.
A process-oriented mindset that leverages data to develop pipeline and funnel metrics that enable data-driven decision making and reporting.
A high degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
An enthusiasm for building new processes creating a world-class candidate experience.
Experience leveraging ATS and CRM systems for executive recruiting.
What you'll get
Unlimited paid time off, 12 paid holidays including 4 global VeeaMe Days for self-care and 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares
Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents, 16 weeks for birthing parents
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day
Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via our Employee Assistance Program
401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven, plus paid volunteer time
AirVet: 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost
Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options
Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting
Opportunities to learn and grow through on-demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly), mentoring, workshops, and learning events like our annual Global Day of Learning
Compensation Transparency
Veeam is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation. For this role, the compensation range below reflects the expected total target compensation (TTC), inclusive of base pay and a competitive performance-based bonus. For roles with a commission plan, the compensation range represents On Target Earnings (OTE), which includes base salary plus variable commission. When determining compensation, Veeam takes into consideration factors such as experience, education, skills, and geographic zone. Offers are typically made below the midpoint of the range.
In addition to compensation, Veeam provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and unlimited time off.
U.S. Geographic Zones & Compensation Ranges (TTC / OTE)
Zone 1: San Francisco Bay Area, New York City Boroughs
$211,440—$392,760 USD
Zone 2: Washington, California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area)
$193,820—$360,030 USD
Zone 3: Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, Colorado, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Oregon, Nevada, Hawaii, New York (excluding NYC boroughs); Sales roles located in Georgia, Ohio, and Arizona
$176,200—$327,300 USD
Zone 4: All other US locations
$153,294—$284,751 USD
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About Veeam Software

Software Development · 5,001-10,000 employees · headquartered in Seattle, WA