Executive Search Lead - Technology

Canonical

Remote

Full Time

Posted April 8, 2026

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Job Description

A Talent Scientist role focused on sourcing, coaching, and analyzing senior technology talent globally, utilizing data-driven strategies and behavioral assessments to improve hiring outcomes in a remote, open-source company environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop search strategies to identify and attract senior talent in the technology industry
Coach senior leadership teams on sourcing and approaching top talent
Drive talent analytics using SQL or Python to identify trends and insights
Conduct in-depth behavioral and competency-based interviews
Build and maintain relationships with global stakeholders to support hiring goals
Monitor and improve hiring processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
Promote diversity and inclusion by removing unconscious bias from sourcing and hiring practices

Requirements

Professional experience of headhunting from a reputable executive search firm or in-house search function, with an informed opinion of strategies and experience of successfully sourcing senior talent in the Technology industry.
Experience of identifying and approaching senior leadership talent from either a professional search firm or from an in-house search function, working within the Technology industry.
Proficiency in market mapping and using tools to identify future talent.
Strong analytical problem solving ability to identify trends and patterns from data, with proficiency in SQL or Python.
Experience of conducting behavioural, competency based interviews with the ability to train stakeholders and advise on how to get the best out of an interview.
An academic background including a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology or a people-based subject and a good level of Maths from High School.
Willingness to travel to company events 2-4 times a year, for up to two weeks each.
High level of personal organisation to work remotely and be effective.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation is based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and more frequent reviews for graduates and associates

Performance-driven annual bonus

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Recognition rewards

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues

Travel upgrades for long haul company events

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints