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Salary: USD 323,030 - 364,920 / annual
Roblox is seeking a Senior Director, Executive Search to design, scale, and lead the company's executive search function. In this strategic role, you will partner directly with C-suite executives and senior leadership to identify, engage, and hire top-tier executive talent across the organization.
You will serve multiple critical functions: act as a strategic consultant aligning talent acquisition with corporate strategy; lead executive searches with the discretion and sophistication of a top-tier boutique firm; architect a differentiated, candidate-first recruiting journey; establish long-term relationships with world-class leaders; provide market intelligence and talent insights to guide executive decision-making; set rigorous standards for talent density; and recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of executive recruiters.
Key responsibilities include designing and scaling a world-class executive search function with team management and internal research capabilities; owning the entire executive recruitment lifecycle from intake through offer and closing; remaining actively involved in full-cycle execution for mission-critical searches; developing sophisticated, data-driven market maps of executive talent in technology and engineering domains; articulating company mission and culture compellingly to high-profile candidates; managing complex negotiations and relocation strategies; handling sensitive information with complete discretion; serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO and C-suite on talent planning; driving continuous process improvement; and executing tailored strategies to convert passive executive talent.
You will be based in San Mateo, CA with hybrid flexibility (onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; optional Monday and Friday).
REQUIREMENTS:
- 8+ years leading executive searches at Director level and above
- 15+ years total recruiting experience
- Proven track record recruiting executive talent in highly technical or rapidly scaling environments (software, hardware, AI/ML, autonomous systems)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence and present to C-level executives
- Expertise in negotiating complex executive compensation packages and closing candidates
- Ability to provide real-time competitive intelligence, benchmarking, and market signals
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- Proven reputation and distinguished track record in leading executive searches
- Excellent navigation of executive team dynamics with high-judgment negotiation skills
- Relentless advocacy for high talent density and long-term success of leadership hires
- Driven by company-shaping outcomes and high-leverage hires
