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About the role
We are seeking an intellectually curious, learning-agile, and strategic Senior Executive Recruiter to identify and attract exceptional leaders who will help shape Shield AI's future. As a fast-growing defense technology company, our hiring priorities evolve quickly, requiring adaptability, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while delivering results. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience
- 8+ years of progressive executive recruiting or search experience, including independently managing complex senior leadership searches
- Experience recruiting senior technical leaders within aerospace, defense, artificial intelligence, autonomy, software engineering, or related technology industries
- Proven ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable recruiting and sourcing strategies across highly specialized software engineering disciplines
- Strong executive sourcing, market mapping, passive candidate engagement, and assessment capabilities
- Proven ability to build credibility, advise, and influence senior-level hiring stakeholders
More about this role
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube .
We are seeking an intellectually curious, learning-agile, and strategic Senior Executive Recruiter to identify and attract exceptional leaders who will help shape Shield AI's future. As a fast-growing defense technology company, our hiring priorities evolve quickly, requiring adaptability, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while delivering results.
Reporting to the Head of Executive Search, the Senior Executive Recruiter – Hivemind will independently lead complex senior leadership searches across Shield AI's Hivemind Autonomous Software business, identifying leaders responsible for developing and scaling next-generation autonomy and...
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