About this role
The Role
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
We're Looking for Someone With
• 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
About MongoDB
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 unleas