MongoDB is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Recruiter to lead the search and selection of senior leadership talent across the organization. This role partners directly with C-suite and SVP-level stakeholders to build the leadership teams that will drive MongoDB's next phase of growth. We're looking for someone who brings a blend of executive search agency rigor and in-house recruiting fluency, ideally with experience in the technology industry.
This role will be based out of our New York City office with a hybrid working model.
What You'll Do- Own end-to-end executive search processes for VP+ level roles, from intake through offer and close
- Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring executives and the leadership team, shaping search strategy, candidate profiles, and market mapping
- Build and manage a proactive pipeline of senior leadership talent through direct sourcing, market research, and a strong external network
- Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, including competency-based interviews and reference checks, to ensure strong leadership and cultural alignment
- Manage complex, multi-stakeholder search processes with discretion, precision, and executive presence
- Partner with People teams on compensation strategy, offer construction, and negotiation for senior hires
- Represent MongoDB's employer brand and leadership hiring standards in every candidate and stakeholder interaction
- Continuously sharpen executive hiring processes, tools, and market intelligence to keep MongoDB competitive for top leadership talent
- Significant experience in executive recruiting, ideally with a blend of retained/executive search agency and in-house corporate recruiting experience
- A track record of closing senior leadership searches (VP and above) in complex, fast-moving organizations
- Deep experience partnering with and influencing senior executives and stakeholders
- Strong market knowledge and an active network within the technology industry; experience in adjacent industries will also be considered for the right candidate
- Excellent judgment, discretion, and the ability to navigate highly confidential searches
- Sharp assessment and interviewing skills, with the ability to evaluate leadership capability, not just resume fit
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the polish to represent MongoDB to external executive audiences
- A collaborative, low-ego approach paired with the confidence to push back and advise senior stakeholders
MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified data platform, the most widely available, globally distributed data platform on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
With offices worldwide and over 67,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.
Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB.
To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!
MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
REQ ID: 3273520807
MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.
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