Leadership Recruiter

Abridge•San Francisco, CA

10d•$174,000 - $217,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Abridge is hiring a senior individual-contributor Leadership Recruiter to lead critical technology, product, and design leadership searches as the company scales. The role owns VP-, Head-of-, and Director-level searches across Engineering, AI/Research, Product, and Design, working directly with the CTO and VP of Product to shape leadership hiring. The position has no direct reports and reports to the leader of Executive Recruiting. This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, with in-office work on Mondays and Wednesdays. Abridge is a healthcare technology company whose AI platform converts patient-clinician conversations into structured clinical notes and aims to help clinicians focus on patients. The company describes its environment as a fast-paced, high-growth startup characterized by ownership, collaboration, empathy, and ongoing feedback.

Requirements

At least 10 years of recruiting experience, including at least 5 years leading executive searches in technology, in-house, at a search firm, or both.
A track record of closing VP-level or more senior hires in Engineering, AI/ML, Product, or Design.
Credibility with CEOs and executive teams, and comfort pushing back with data.
Strong judgment in assessing leadership talent and the ability to provide candid, evidence-based feedback.
Discretion when handling confidential searches.
Experience negotiating offers and equity for senior roles.

Responsibilities

Run confidential, high-stakes leadership searches in Engineering, AI/Research, Product, and Design.
Partner with executives to define role scope, success criteria, and interview panels.
Build candidate pipelines through direct sourcing, networks, and referrals.
Determine when to engage external search firms and work with them when appropriate.
Assess leadership candidates, including their scope, judgment, and ability to build teams.
Guide candidates through the hiring process and close them by communicating Abridge’s mission, team, and growth story.
Structure and negotiate senior offers in partnership with Recruiting leadership and Finance.
Track and share market intelligence about talent, compensation, and competitors with leadership.
Improve executive hiring processes, scorecards, and candidate experience.
Use data to report on search progress and pipeline health.

Benefits

14 paid holidays and flexible PTO for salaried employees; accrued time off for hourly employees.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees and their families.
Monthly HSA contributions for employees who choose a High Deductible Health Plan.
Paid parental leave for full-time employees.
Family-forming resources and financial support.
401(k) contribution matching.
Tax-free personal device allowance.
Flexible Spending Accounts and commuter benefits.
Monthly Lifestyle Wallet contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more.
Access to therapy and coaching for mental health support.
Paid sabbatical leave after five years of employment.
Competitive compensation and equity grants for full-time employees.
Flexible work hours and ongoing learning opportunities.