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Zoox

Executive Recruiting Lead

Foster City, CA · On-site

$185K - $309K/yr

Zoox is seeking a strategic and experienced Executive Recruiting Lead to build and scale our in-house executive search function. In this critical player-coach role, you will act as a trusted thought ...

Zoox

Executive Recruiting Lead

Foster City, CA · On-site

$185K - $309K/yr

Zoox is seeking a strategic and experienced Executive Recruiting Lead to build and scale our in-house executive search function. In this critical player-coach role, you will act as a trusted thought ...

US Legislative Branch

Executive Director

Oakland, CA · On-site

$151K/yr

As a Executive Director you will be responsible for the overall administration of the FASAB. This includes oversight and management of the people, budgets, purchasing, programs, and contracts ...

Careers | U.S. GAO

Executive Director

Los Angeles, CA

$151K/yr

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) : The ECQs assess executive experience and potential. They measure whether you have the executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of Senior Executive ...

BUMBLE BEE FOODS, LLC

Executive Assistant

San Diego, CA · Hybrid

$85K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The role is responsible for providing executive-level administrative support while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the San Diego headquarters office and helping create a productive ...

Bumble Bee Foods

Executive Assistant

San Diego, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Executive Assistant Bumble Bee Foods, a leader in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to serve as the Executive Assistant to the CEO. ...

Pacer Group

Executive Assistant

Arcadia, CA · On-site

$36.20 - $57/hr

Executive Assistant Department: Human Resources Location: Arcadia, CA (Onsite) Duration: Minimum 6-month contract with potential for extension and contract-to-hire Schedule: Day Shift (schedule ...

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Bumble Bee Seafoods

Executive Assistant

San Diego, CA · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The role is responsible for providing executive-level administrative support while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the San Diego headquarters office and helping create a productive ...

Faraday Future

Executive Assistant

El Segundo, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Executive Assistant El Segundo, California, United States Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world's best talent to realize exciting ...

Career Group

Executive Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Executive Assistant Santa Monica | Full-Time | Creative Agency | $80,000-85,000 + Benefits A fast-paced, award-winning creative agency in the Santa Monica area is seeking an experienced Executive ...

BUMBLE BEE FOODS, LLC

Executive Assistant

San Diego, CA · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The role is responsible for providing executive-level administrative support while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the San Diego headquarters office and helping create a productive ...

Bumble Bee

Executive Assistant

San Diego, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The role is responsible for providing executive-level administrative support while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the San Diego headquarters office and helping create a productive ...

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Faraday Future

Executive Assistant

El Segundo, CA · On-site

The Executive Assistant to the CEO provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external ...

Pop-Up Talent

Executive Assistant

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Executive Assistant San Francisco, CA - Onsite Schedule: Full Time | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Company Provides all Equipment Note: MUST be legally authorized to work in the United States. SUMMARY / DUTIES:

Faraday Future

Executive Assistant

El Segundo, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

The Executive Assistant to the CEO provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external ...

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How much do exec jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for exec in California is $28.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.55 and $35.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Exec vs Project Manager?

AspectExecProject Manager
Required CredentialsVaries; often includes leadership or industry-specific certificationsProject Management Professional (PMP) or similar certifications common
Work EnvironmentExecutive offices, strategic planning settingsProject sites, team collaboration environments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across industries for high-level decision-making rolesCommon in construction, IT, marketing, and other project-driven fields

Exec roles focus on strategic leadership, decision-making, and overall company direction, often requiring broad industry experience. Project Managers handle specific projects, coordinating teams and resources to meet objectives within scope, time, and budget. While both roles require leadership skills, Execs are more involved in high-level planning, whereas Project Managers focus on operational execution.

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Infographic showing various Exec job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,908 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Executive Recruiting Lead

Zoox

Foster City, CA • On-site

$185K - $309K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Zoox is seeking a strategic and experienced Executive Recruiting Lead to build and scale our in-house executive search function. In this critical player-coach role, you will act as a trusted thought partner to the C-suite, shape the executive recruiting strategy and infrastructure, personally lead high-impact Director+ searches, and manage a dedicated team to deliver our most mission-critical hiring needs. 
In this role, you will...
  • Leadership: Design and scale a world-class executive search function, including managing/coaching a small team, development of internal executive research capabilities and long-term succession planning.
  • End-to-End Recruitment: Own and drive the entire executive recruitment lifecycle, from initial strategy meeting to candidate offer and closing, ensuring a seamless and high-touch experience for all executive candidates.
  • Hands-on Executive Search: While leading the function and team, remain actively involved in the full-cycle execution of high-priority, mission-critical searches, personally driving candidate generation, engagement, and closing for select senior-level roles.
  • Market Mapping & Sourcing: Develop sophisticated, data-driven market maps of executive talent in relevant industries (e.g., autonomous technology, automotive, software, hardware engineering, operations, finance).
  • Candidate Engagement: Articulate the Zoox mission, vision, and unique culture compellingly to high-profile executive candidates, often involving complex compensation, negotiation, and relocation strategies.
  • Confidentiality & Discretion: Handle extremely sensitive and confidential candidate information and internal organizational details with the utmost professionalism and discretion.
  • Partnering with Leadership: Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the CEO, Co-Founder, C-suite, and other senior leaders on talent planning, and executive hiring best practices.
  • Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in executive search processes, leveraging tools, metrics, and interview methodologies.
  • Passive Candidate Conversion: Develop and execute tailored strategies to attract and successfully engage highly passive, hard-to-reach executive candidates, effectively converting passive interest into active candidacy.
Qualifications
  • Experience: 8+ years of experience with executive searches (Director+) and 15+ total recruiting experience.
  • Technical Domain Expertise: Proven experience recruiting executive talent in a highly technical and/or rapidly scaling environment (e.g., hardware, software, AI/ML, autonomous systems, high-growth tech).
  • Leadership: Successful multi-year track record as a player-coach, managing small team/direct reports.
  • Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and present to C-level executives.
  • Closing: Expert-level negotiation and closing skills, particularly for complex executive compensation packages.
  • Executive Sourcing & Talent Mapping: Providing real-time competitive intelligence and talent benchmarking to the executive team, identifying shifts in the talent landscapes that may necessitate  pivots.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
Bonus Qualifications
  • Experience at a retained executive search firm focused on technology  
  • Interest in the autonomous and electric vehicle industry.
Location
  • This role will report out of our Foster City, CA office in a hybrid capacity (minimum of 3 days onsite)
$185,000 - $309,000 a year
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We're looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

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If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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