Zoox

Fully electric autonomous ride-hailing service platform

Executive Sourcer

Generalist RecruitingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFoster City, CA, USA$123k - $167k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

At least 6 years of total sourcing experience, including at least 1 year focused on executive search at Director level or above.
Demonstrated expertise in proactive candidate sourcing, including developing and maintaining complex talent maps and pipelines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with and influence senior stakeholders and candidates.
Ability to quickly understand domains including autonomy, hardware, software, general and administrative functions, and operations, and articulate how a leader fits into the broader business strategy.

Responsibilities

Conduct extensive research to map talent landscapes in relevant industries, including robotics, artificial intelligence, automotive, software, hardware, and operations.
Collaborate with the Executive Recruiting team and hiring partners to define search criteria and build top-of-funnel strategies for niche and hard-to-fill leadership roles.
Craft bespoke outreach campaigns to engage passive executive candidates and use creative ways to connect with top-tier talent.
Own the top-of-funnel screening process by conducting initial high-level screens to assess candidate qualifications, leadership capability, cultural fit, and interest in the company mission, and drive evaluations that shape which candidates advance.
Build and maintain a network of potential future leaders, keeping relationships warm for future opportunities as the company scales.

Desired Qualifications

Interest in the autonomous and electric vehicle industry.
Expertise in leveraging applicant tracking systems, including Lever, to build metrics, sourcing strategies, and talent pipelines.

Salary Range: 123000 to 167000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Zoox’s Talent team is seeking an Executive Sourcer to join our Executive Recruiting function. In this pivotal role, you will act as a force multiplier for our Executive Recruiting team, partnering directly with the business to identify the visionary leaders who will drive our mission forward.

This position requires a highly strategic mindset. You will develop recruitment strategies, create data-driven market maps, and uncover passive leadership talent for our most critical Director, VP, and C-Suite roles. You will serve as the first point of contact for industry leaders, acting as a brand ambassador to articulate the Zoox mission and value proposition.

In this role, you will...

Market Mapping: Conduct extensive research to map the talent landscape in relevant industries (e.g. robotics, AI, automotive, software, hardware, operations).
Talent Strategy: Collaborate with the Executive Recruiting team and hiring partners to define search criteria and build top-of-funnel strategies for niche and hard-to-fill leadership roles.
High-Touch Outreach: Craft bespoke, compelling outreach campaigns to engage passive executive candidates. You will move beyond standard InMails to find creative ways to connect with top-tier talent.
Candidate Assessment: Own the top-of-funnel screening process—conducting initial high-level screens to assess qualifications, leadership capability, cultural fit, and genuine interest in the Zoox mission, and driving the evaluation that shapes which candidates advance.
Long-Term Nurturing: Build and maintain a network of potential future leaders, keeping warm relationships with top talent for future opportunities as we scale.

Qualifications:

Experience: 6+ years of total sourcing experience, with at least 1 year of experience focused on executive search (Director+).
Executive Sourcing & Talent Mapping: Demonstrated expertise in proactive candidate sourcing, including developing and maintaining complex talent maps and pipelines.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. You must feel comfortable communicating with and influencing senior stakeholders and candidates.
Business Acumen: Ability to quickly understand a broad range of domains (Autonomy, Hardware, Software, G&A, Operations) and articulate how a leader fits into the broader business strategy.

Bonus Qualifications:

Interest in the autonomous and electric vehicle industry.
Expertise in leveraging ATS (we use Lever) to build metrics, sourcing strategies, and talent pipelines.

About the Company

Zoox

Fully electric autonomous ride-hailing service platform

Zoox designs and operates an autonomous ride-hailing service built around a purpose-built, fully electric vehicle designed specifically for autonomous operation. The vehicle uses advanced sensors, cameras, and AI to navigate complex urban environments, offering a four-passenger interior for comfort. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox engineers both the vehicle and the service from the ground up, enabling optimized safety, efficiency, and passenger experience through integrated software that optimizes routing and reduces wait times. The company emphasizes safety through extensive testing and regulatory collaboration, and sustainability via electric mobility. The ultimate goal is to provide a smarter, safer, and more efficient urban transportation system that improves city life while reducing emissions.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $1.2B
Headquarters: Menlo Park, CA
Founded: 2014

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