<h2 id="About-the-job" data-renderer-start-pos="139"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">About the job</strong></h2> <p data-renderer-start-pos="154">If you want to build, develop, and see your impact, join Skillz and level up your Career!</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="245">Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile eSports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide, is revolutionizing the gaming industry. By fostering social competition within games, the Skillz platform helps developers build multi-million dollar franchises by enabling real-money activity in their games and providing operational support while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="715">At Skillz, we understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. Want to join a team made up of alums from Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Twitter (X), Roblox, Zynga, Samsung, Lyft, <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_11q7y4f7 _5pioz8co _189eyh40 _n3tdv77o _1il9nqa1 _19lcevot _d0altlke acronym-highlight" data-testid="acronym-highlight">EA</span></span>, Riot, Nexon, Gameskraft, PlayStation, Unity, Scopely, Tinder, Intel, Deloitte, <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_11q7y4f7 _5pioz8co _189eyh40 _n3tdv77o _1il9nqa1 _19lcevot _d0altlke acronym-highlight" data-testid="acronym-highlight">EY</span></span>, Twitch, DraftKings, Wynn Resorts and more? Learn more to see if Skillz is the right fit for your next career move!</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1142"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Why Skillz</strong></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1156">Culture of Impact: Join a united team of builders, creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs driven by the desire to win. At Skillz, we create value, obsess over our product, and make a difference in the world.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1368">Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, which includes 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision expenses for both you and your dependents. Additionally, take advantage of our 401K matching, pre-tax benefit options, and more.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1665">Wellness Support: Enhance your well-being with our array of wellness initiatives, including meditation and mental health resources, physical fitness coaching and classes, family planning assistance, health and parenting guidance, virtual therapy sessions, and more.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1934">Time off: We offer competitive paid time off (PTO) & company holidays to help you recharge and pursue your passions.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2419">Recognized Success: Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_11q7y4f7 _5pioz8co _189eyh40 _n3tdv77o _1il9nqa1 _19lcevot _d0altlke acronym-highlight" data-testid="acronym-highlight">CNBC</span></span>'s Disruptor 50, San Francisco Business Times' Best Places to Work, Forbes' Next Billion-Dollar Startups, and the #1 fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000 list, and many more.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2718">Development Opportunities: We hold our employees to high standards while providing them with professional growth opportunities. We operate like a startup, and encourage all of our employees to collaborate and voice feedback about our product and ways we can improve as a business. We believe in never settling, and that also pertains to your growth. <br><br></p> </li> </ul> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3072"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Responsibilities </strong></p> <ul> <li style="line-height: 2;">Run end-to-end executive searches (calibration → market map → slate → close) with high stakeholder complexity.</li> <li style="line-height: 2;">Build proactive, evergreen pipelines that reduce future time-to-fill.</li> <li style="line-height: 2;">Improve slate quality through stronger targeting and qualification.</li> <li style="line-height: 2;">Increase offer acceptance through early alignment on comp, motivations, and decision velocity.</li> <li style="line-height: 2;">Reduce reliance on external search partners by creating internal “search muscle”.<br><br></li> </ul> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3166"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Key Competencies </strong></p> <ul> <li style="line-height: 2;">Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of executive roles, technologies, and skills required to effectively assess candidates' qualifications. </li> <li style="line-height: 2;">Strategic Thinking: Capacity to develop and execute data-driven / strategic recruiting plans aligned with the company's growth objectives and hiring needs. </li> <li style="line-height: 2;">Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying challenges in the recruiting process and implementing creative solutions to overcome them, ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring process.</li> <li style="line-height: 2;">Adaptability: Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities, market conditions, and business needs, while maintaining a high level of performance and professionalism.</li> <li style="line-height: 2;">Negotiation Skills: Proficiency in negotiating job