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Senior Executive Search Researcher, Principal Engineer Recruiting

Amazon - Seattle, Washington, USA

Posted Mar 26, 2026

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Median wage (BLS OEWS)
$111,944 national median
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+13.7% - Much faster than average

50% above the BLS national median for data and ml aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Data and ML aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

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About this role

Senior Executive Search Researcher, Principal Engineer Recruiting Seattle, Washington, USA Join Amazon's Executive Recruiting team and help us identify and hire the world's most exceptional Principal Engineers. Members of Amazon's Principal Engineering Community are exemplary practitioners and pragmatic visionaries who set the standard for engineering excellence across Amazon. This role offers unparalleled visibility-you'll work across all Amazon businesses, advising senior executives on hiring strategy while building relationships with world-renowned technical leaders. Key job responsibilities Strategic Search Design: Develop robust, multi-channel strategies attracting world-class engineers. Map target companies, engage at conferences, generate referral leads. Build talent networks and tap industry sources for ongoing candidate pools. Executive Advisory: Serve as talent adviser to leaders across Amazon-educating hiring managers about the external Principal Engineer demographic. Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on top technical talent. Conduct continuous company and talent mapping. Candidate Development: Develop prospects into candidates through sophisticated engagement. Perform assessment and screening, present to executive leadership. Conduct phone interviews, prepare candidates for technical interviews, coach leaders on talent acquisition at senior levels. Market Expertise: Serve as expert for engineering recruiting. Contribute to knowledge base with education on industries and talent pools. Learn new domains quickly and craft effective search strategies. What We're Looking For • Research acumen: Learn technical domains quickly, craft effective search strategies, excel at candidate identification, engagement, and creative sourcing • Executive presence: Compelling communicator who engages busy executives and renowned engineers, self-assured and quick-thinking • Strategic judgment: Think strategically while executing tactically, relentlessly high standards, results-oriented •

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