Executive Recruiting Researcher

Shape Google’s leadership hiring with data-driven executive search research in Atlanta, GA (onsite). In this role on the Executive Recruiting Team (ERT), you will focus on identifying and cultivating leadership (L8+) talent across Google by owning talent market research and executing executive search sourcing strategies. You will collaborate closely with leadership recruiters to translate domain and market insights into sourcing direction for the most demanding business needs.

What you’ll do

• Develop and own search strategies, then deliver research aligned to those strategies for executive searches across technical functions such as engineering, product management, and research science.
• Provide project management to drive searches forward, creating consistent experiences for hiring managers/clients, applicants, and colleagues.
• Partner with leadership recruiters to deliver domain and market insights and trends, and advise executives on talent for their most exigent business needs.
• Build relationships with passive candidates and future talent to support long-term leadership hiring needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in the efficiency and effectiveness of sourcing systems, services, and processes.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in research or recruiting within technical executive search research at an executive search firm or in-house recruiting team.
• 1 year of experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, industry publications, or related sources for market mapping and talent identification.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in executive recruiting (outreach, engagement, evaluation, and presentation).
• Experience maximizing teams and individual performance while remaining a collaborative team player.
• Experience in research science/data science/PhD/fellows hiring.
• Capability, credibility, and consultative skills to influence senior colleagues and stakeholders without authority.
• An open learning mindset with the demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new complex subject matter and understand new markets, areas, roles, and business initiatives.

Team and focus

The Executive Recruiting Team (ERT) helps find, engage, and hire the next generation of leadership (L8+) talent across Google. The team’s work is focused solely on critical leadership roles responsible for the future of the company.

Compensation

US: $111,000 to $159,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Location

This role is listed as Atlanta, GA (onsite). It may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus. Applicants can share a preferred working location from: Chicago, IL; Ann Arbor, MI; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Boulder, CO; Mountain View, CA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA; Washington D.C., DC.

Application window

The application window will be open until at least August 17, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs, which may be before or after the specified date.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match (retirement benefits)
• 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle), including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity leave: 28-30 weeks (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding)
• Baby bonding leave: 18 weeks
• 13 paid holidays per year

Fair chance / criminal history consideration

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Accommodation request

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete Google’s Accommodations for Applicants form.