Executive Recruiting Researcher

About Plaud Inc. Plaud is building the real-world AI interface for professionals to amplify intelligence, elevate productivity and performance, loved by over 2,500,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud captures, structures, and compounds the intelligence generated in conversations — so humans can think better, decide faster, and execute with clarity.

Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination. With full ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2, GDPR, EN18031, and HIPAA compliances, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection. To learn more about Plaud, please visit https://www.plaud.ai and follow along on Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Why You Should Join Us Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think.

• Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $300M revenue run rate achieved in just three years.

• Define the next-gen paradigm for human-AI interaction.

• Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion.

• Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success.

• Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development.

• Market-competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity-fueled work atmosphere.

What you will do

• Partner directly with Executive Recruiters, Hiring Managers, and Founders to map competitive target markets and build deep talent pipelines for leadership positions across AI, hardware, software, and commercial functions.

• Utilize advanced research methodologies—including Boolean search, AI-powered sourcing platforms, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and industry mapping—to identify passive VP, Director, and C-level candidate talent pools.

• Craft and execute hyper-personalized candidate outreach strategies that articulate Plaud’s value proposition and convert top-tier prospective executive leaders into active opportunities.

• Generate data-driven market intelligence reports, compensation benchmarks, and competitor talent map insights to guide executive search strategies and executive decision-making.

• Maintain pipeline health and database integrity across ATS/CRM systems, tracking relationship progress and nurturing long-term leadership talent networks for future strategic growth

Skills, qualifications and experience we look for

• 3–5+ years of dedicated talent research, executive sourcing, or candidate generation experience within an executive search firm, agency, or fast-growing technology company.

• Proven track record of successfully mapping markets and identifying C-suite, VP, and Director-level talent across AI, SaaS, Consumer Electronics, or Hardware sectors.

• Deep research domain knowledge with tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, specialized talent databases, OSINT techniques, and modern AI sourcing platforms.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage senior leadership candidates and present strategic talent insights to executives.

What we offer

• Meaningful Ownership An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that gives a real stake in Plaud’s long-term success.

• High-Impact Environment Work in a fast-moving, product-driven environment where your ideas directly shape the future of AI productivity.

• Cutting-Edge AI Tools for Productivity Access to best-in-class AI tools, including Gemini, Claude Code, and other frontier AI systems to maximize engineering and execution efficiency.

• Best-in-Class Equipment Choice of top-spec laptops, high-performance workstation setups, and cutting-edge Plaud devices for all new hires.

• Team & Culture Annual company offsites, team events, and a culture that values craftsmanship, ownership, and velocity.

• Medical & Insurance Coverage Comprehensive benefits to protect our employees' financial security, physical health, and longterm growth. Medical insurance and WICA coverage for all full-time employees.

Disclaimer: Plaud is and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.