Executive Search, Lead

Ambience is seeking an Executive Search Lead to own executive-level hiring for the Office of the President and CEO. The role requires designing search processes, personally sourcing and engaging candidates, managing external firm relationships, and driving closing motions. The successful candidate will have 7+ years of experience in executive recruiting or executive search, with significant experience personally sourcing and closing senior-level roles.

Requirements

• 7+ years in executive recruiting or executive search
• Significant experience personally sourcing and closing senior-level roles
• Experience designing end-to-end search processes with structured evaluation frameworks
• Track record of managing external search firm relationships and holding firms to a high bar
• Strong network in technology, AI/ML, or healthcare, or demonstrated ability to build one quickly
• Ability to operate as a credible peer to C-suite executives, not a transactional recruiter
• Comfort managing multiple concurrent high-stakes searches with composure and discipline
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience in high-growth startup environments strongly preferred
• Backgrounds in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital are a plus
• Altitude flexibility

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 3% of base salary
• Remote-friendly culture (with a San Francisco HQ)
• Full equipment provisioning to ensure you can work effectively from wherever you’re based.
• Parental leave to support your family needs
• Annual company-wide off-sites, team off-sites and regular team lunches and all-hands gatherings, with travel, lodging and meals covered
• Flexible time off with no annual cap, company-wide holidays and an annual holiday shutdown from December 24–January 1 designed to support real rest and long-term sustainability