Executive Recruiter

Crusoe•San Francisco, CA

6d•$255,000 - $280,000•Onsite

About The Position

Crusoe is seeking a seasoned Executive Recruiter to join their team in San Francisco. This role reports to the VP of Talent and is crucial for building the company's leadership team as it scales. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and have a proven track record of attracting top executive talent in technology companies. This position requires a strong understanding of the AI and energy sectors and involves end-to-end executive search processes for C-suite, VP, and Senior Director-level positions. The role demands close partnership with founders, board members, and executives, leveraging and expanding candidate networks, and managing complex interview processes. A high-touch candidate experience and the ability to craft compelling value propositions are essential. This role requires presence in the San Francisco office five days a week.

Requirements

10+ years of executive search experience.
At least 4 years of executive search experience focused specifically on technology companies.
Proven history of successfully placing C-suite and VP-level executives at high-growth technology or infrastructure companies.
Deep understanding of tech markets such as data centers, GPUs, AI/ML, cloud infrastructure, or related hardware/software technologies.
Extensive existing network of relationships with executive talent in relevant technology and infrastructure industries.
Experience working with venture-backed or private equity-backed startups and a strong understanding of high-growth startup dynamics.
Presence in the San Francisco office location 5 days per week.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience at top-tier executive search firms (e.g., Daversa, Russell Reynolds, Korn Ferry, Heidrick & Struggles).
In-house executive recruiting experience at high-growth technology companies.
Familiarity with cloud computing, AI infrastructure, climate tech, or energy sectors.
Experience recruiting for companies scaling rapidly through growth phases (Series A through IPO).
Established relationships with technology executives, particularly in Silicon Valley and other major tech hubs.
A proven track record of recruiting diverse executive talent and building inclusive leadership teams.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end executive search processes for C-suite, VP, and Senior Director-level positions across all business functions.
Develop and execute comprehensive search strategies for critical leadership roles including Engineering, Product, Sales, Marketing, DIG, Operations, and Finance.
Partner closely with founders, board members, and existing executives to define role requirements and ideal candidate profiles.
Leverage and expand extensive candidate networks within the cloud computing, data center, and AI industries.
Proactively build trust and relationships with top-tier executive talent through industry events, conferences, and strategic networking.
Manage sophisticated interview processes involving multiple senior stakeholders and rigorous assessment methodologies, and complicated schedules.
Ensure an exceptional, high-touch candidate experience that reflects Crusoe's values and competitive positioning.
Craft and deliver compelling narrative value propositions for executive candidates considering high-growth infrastructure and startup opportunities.