Tech Executive Search in Los Angeles
Howard Lee & Associates is a tech executive search firm based at 8321 Yucca Trail, Los Angeles, CA 90046, led by Founder and CEO Steve LePatner. We recruit for software and technology companies across Los Angeles, Orange County, Southern California and nationwide, for remote, hybrid and in office roles.
Our focus is the roles that drive revenue and build product: sales leaders, account executives, solutions engineers, customer success leaders and software engineers. We reach candidates who are not actively looking and bring you a short list of people who fit the role and your team.
The Los Angeles tech market
Los Angeles has developed into one of the most active technology markets in the country. The region spans a wide range of sectors: SaaS companies building tools for media, entertainment and enterprise, AI and machine learning startups, cybersecurity firms, ecommerce platforms and media technology companies that sit at the intersection of content and software.
The geography matters. Santa Monica and Culver City have become home to a dense cluster of consumer and enterprise software companies. Playa Vista, sometimes called Silicon Beach, draws venture backed startups and the LA offices of larger technology firms. Pasadena has a strong base of engineering and deep tech companies connected to its research institutions. Downtown Los Angeles and the broader metro area host enterprise software, fintech and professional services technology. Irvine and Orange County extend the market south with a concentration of SaaS, cybersecurity and healthcare technology companies.
For in office and hybrid leadership roles, local relationships matter. Candidates who know the market, have worked in the region and have networks here tend to ramp faster and stay longer. We have been working in this market since the firm was founded in 2002 and we know where the talent is.
Roles we recruit in Los Angeles
Sales Leadership Recruiting
We recruit CROs, VPs of Sales, regional directors and founding sales leaders for software and technology companies at every stage.
Account Executive Recruiting
Mid-market, enterprise and strategic AEs who can carry a number. We check track records, deal size and sales motion before you meet anyone.
Pre-Sales and Solutions Engineering Recruiting
Solutions engineers, sales engineers and pre-sales leaders who can run a strong demo and earn the trust of a technical buyer.
Customer Success Recruiting
Customer success managers, directors and VPs who keep customers, drive renewals and grow accounts.
Software Engineering Recruiting
Engineers and engineering leaders across backend, frontend, cloud, data and AI and machine learning. We screen for skills and for fit with how your team works.
How a search works
Most searches follow four stages. See the full eight step process for more detail.
Discovery call
We learn the role, the team, the targets and what success looks like in the first year.
Search plan and outreach
We agree on the profile, target companies and pay range, then reach out directly to qualified people, including those not on the job market.
Screening and short list
We interview each candidate, check experience against your requirements and deliver a focused slate with notes on each person.
Interviews, offer and follow up
We coordinate interviews, gather feedback, help close the offer and stay in touch after the start date.
Common questions
Do you only recruit in Los Angeles?
No. We are based in Los Angeles and recruit for clients across Southern California, Orange County and the United States, including fully remote roles.
Do you recruit for remote roles?
Yes. We recruit for remote, hybrid and in office roles. Many of our clients hire nationally and we reach candidates wherever they are.
What size companies do you work with?
We work with early stage startups making their first key hire and with established companies scaling their teams. Our focus is software and technology at every stage.
How do I start a search?
Call 714-234-9045, email steve@howardlee1.com or book a 15 minute call. We will set up a short call to talk about the role and what a search would look like.
Ready to start a search in Los Angeles?
Tell us about the role. We will follow up within one business day.