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Plaud · 2 days ago

Executive Talent Acquisition Lead

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Plaud is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals, and they are seeking an Executive Talent Acquisition Lead to manage executive and senior leadership hiring. This role involves building a strong network of executive talent and acting as a strategic advisor to hiring leaders on market insights and closing strategies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Responsibilities

Own executive hiring end-to-end for critical leadership roles (VP/CxO and senior ICs), from intake to close

Build and activate a high-quality network of executive talent across AI/ML, product, engineering, data, go-to-market, strategy, operations, and corporate functions as needed

Proactively source and engage 'off-market' candidates through warm outreach, referrals, and targeted networking

Represent the company externally at industry events (roadshows, exhibitions, consortiums, symposiums, private gatherings), initiating conversations and building credibility fast

Advise hiring leaders on market mapping, talent availability, competitive intelligence, outreach strategy, and closing approach

Create repeatable executive search playbooks (market mapping, outreach scripts, event-driven sourcing, referral loops, candidate experience)

Qualification

Executive recruiting experienceDeep network in tech/AINative/near-native EnglishTechnical credibilityClosing instinctsMandarin fluencyElite networking skillsHigh discretionSelf-starter mindset

Required

8–10 years of experience in executive recruiting/executive search within tech and AI business sectors

Deep network in tech/AI and a track record of recruiting senior leaders through relationship-based methods

Native/near-native English fluency with executive-level presence and communication

Elite networking and social fluency: can initiate small talk, build trust quickly, and navigate varied professional settings with ease

Technical and domain credibility: able to engage AI/engineering/product leaders intelligently (no 'keyword' recruiting)

High discretion and maturity handling sensitive searches, confidential conversations, and executive negotiations

Strong closing instincts: compensation storytelling, stakeholder alignment, and objection handling for top-tier talent

Self-starter mindset: proactive, resilient, resourceful, and comfortable operating with high autonomy

Preferred

Mandarin fluency is a strong plus (especially for engaging bilingual talent markets)

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that gives a real stake in Plaud’s long-term success.

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, supported by a generous employer subsidy, plus a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching for full-time employees.

Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents, a hybrid work model with a minimum of three in-office days per week, and access to high-quality office snacks, drinks, and equipment.

Access to best-in-class AI tools, including Cursor, GPT models, Gemini, Claude, and other frontier AI systems to maximize engineering and execution efficiency.

Choice of top-spec laptops, high-performance workstation setups, and cutting-edge Plaud devices for all new hires.

Annual company offsites, team events, and a culture that values craftsmanship, ownership, and velocity.