--- title: Principal Executive Recruiter at Amazon in New York, NY description: Amazon is hiring for the Principal Executive Recruiter role in New York, NY. Pays $187K–$252.9K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/principal-executive-recruiter-at-amazon-01a0d146-c134-783a-8d20-81c34454b492 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Amazon as Principal Executive Recruiter in New York, NY. Pays $187K–$252.9K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/zl7o2s.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | New York, NY | | **Salary** | $187K/yr - $252.9K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 24, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Amazon sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 25,968 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Amazon. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $118,000 – $185,000 a year (median $150,000). ## Description Amazon is a fast growing business in need of a Principal Executive Recruiter to help the business scale by recruiting top leaders for executive level tech positions across the Amazon Stores business. There is no greater reward in search than seeing your hired candidates have a significant, positive impact on the business. Key job responsibilities The Principal Executive Recruiter (Tech) will be fully responsible for owning and executing executive level (Director and Vice President) searches. Qualified candidates will be well-versed in all aspects of an executive search including creative candidate sourcing, candidate generation and development, client management, and offer/negotiation. The role will also include the following responsibilities: \- Conducting research to map target companies and top talent for Amazon \- Creating unique and robust search strategies to identify and attract the best and brightest \- Developing innovative ways to raise the bar on how Amazon recruits talent \- Calibrating candidates with hiring managers and senior leaders \- Developing prospects into candidates through engagement and assessment \- Continually contributing to the knowledge base of executive recruiting, and Amazon, by providing education on relevant industries and talent pools \- Building out talent networks and tapping knowledgeable industry sources to develop an on-going pool of candidates \- Leading client update meetings on active searches \- Conducting on-site interviews, participating in debriefs, performing 360 reference checks, and presenting employment offers on behalf of Amazon \- Providing strategic guidance and advice in a true partnership with executive leadership Critical success factors in this role: \- Research; a Principal should be able to learn new technology and product domains, and then quickly understand and apply this knowledge into effective search strategies \- Communication; a compelling communicator should be able to effectively engage the attention of executive stakeholders, and articulate complex arguments in a polished and professional manner \- Tact & High Judgement; know when to apply the right pressure and when to move on \- Self-assured; not easily thrown, able to think on your feet and work on highly confidential searches with senior leadership Focus and Deliverables for the first 12 months: \- Full Amazon immersion; learn our business models, competencies, and leadership principles \- Develop search strategies, conduct research, perform thorough assessments, and present qualified candidates for executive searches \- Learn about Amazon’s overall needs across functional areas and develop strategies for individual and team success in the identification and attraction of senior-level talent ## Basic Qualifications \- 10+ years of progressive corporate or search firm recruiting at executive level experience \- 10+ years of progressive technical recruiting at executive level experience \- 5+ years of advising and influencing executive leadership experience \- 5+ years of advising and influencing leadership experience \- Bachelor's degree or equivalent ## Preferred Qualifications \- Master's degree (MBA or related discipline) Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. 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