Recruiter / HR

Who We Are

Our mission is to make the world programmable. Sight is one of the key ways we understand the world, and soon this will be true for the software we use, too. 

At Roboflow, we’re building the tools, community, and resources needed to make the world programmable with artificial intelligence. Roboflow simplifies building and using computer vision models. Today, over 1M developers, including those from half the Fortune 100, use Roboflow’s machine learning open source and hosted tools. That includes counting cells to accelerate cancer research, improving construction site safety, digitizing floor plans, preserving coral reef populations, guiding drone flight, and much more. 

Our team is small relative to our impact, and we believe our user success is our success (not the inverse). A team member summarized: “Roboflow is a company full of giant brains and tiny egos.” We find software has a multiplier effect on all roles (not only product and engineering), so Roboflow employs developers across the company in design, sales, customer support, marketing, and beyond. 

We’re supported by great customers and investors, having raised over 63 million from Google Ventures, Y Combinator, Craft Ventures, Sam Altman, Lachy Groom, amongst other leading software investors.  

What We’re Looking For

Primarily, you like to make great things with passionate colleagues. You are someone that likes to own outcomes, not only inputs. You’re motivated by having responsibility and accountability. You’re eager to ‘do the work,’ big and small.

You’re motivated by the question, “How can I improve this?” and have a track record of doing so, even in ways adjacent to your role. Much of our current team is made up of former founders and thrive in the level of autonomy at Roboflow. Maybe you had a side hustle in high school or college.

Many Roboflowers have used our tools before joining. One of the best ways to stand out amongst other applicants is to write about something you have built with Roboflow or contribute to one of our open source projects.

What You’ll Do

As the full-time first recruiter hire at Roboflow, you will play a crucial role in attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent that is aligned with our mission and values. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process and supporting various HR activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to own and grow the function of human resources and recruitment at a startup. 

Our team is our greatest asset and you will be the driving force behind building a team to democratize computer vision. You will take ownership of the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and attracting top talent to ensuring a seamless onboarding experience, to supporting team members during their time at the company, to ensuring a soft offboarding. This role is perfect for someone who is not only skilled in recruitment but is also enthusiastic about building and shaping a team.

Responsibilities

• Talent sourcing and Recruitment:

  • Assist in developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies.

  • Post job openings on various job boards, social media, and company website.

  • Screen resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.

  • Conduct initial screenings and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.

  • Work closely with hiring managers to find ideal candidates

  • Assist in organizing and attending recruitment events.

  • Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS).

  • Provide feedback to candidates and manage candidate communications.

  • Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent.

  • Utilize various platforms and networks to identify and engage with potential candidates.

  • Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.

  • Assist in developing interview questions and assessment tools.

  • Facilitate the interview process, ensuring it is smooth and efficient.

• Candidate experience:

  • Create a positive and memorable candidate experience from the first point of contact through onboarding to offboarding.

  • Communicate effectively with candidates, providing timely feedback and updates.

  • Assist in the continued development and implementation of onboarding programs.

  • Prepare new hire paperwork and coordinate new employee orientations.

  • Ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.

  • Offboard departing team members

• HR Support:

  • Assist in maintaining employee records and HR databases.

  • Help coordinate training and development programs.

  • Support employee engagement initiatives and events.

  • Assist with payroll and benefits administration as needed.

  • Address employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.

• Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

  • Assist in maintaining HR policies and procedures.

• Employer Branding:

  • Promote our employer brand through social media, job boards, and recruitment events.

  • Organize and attend job fairs, networking events, and industry conferences.

  • Collaborate with the marketing team to create engaging recruitment content.

• Data & Reporting:

  • Track and analyze recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of sourcing strategies.

  • Provide regular reports on recruitment activities and outcomes to the leadership team.

Who You Are

You have a genuine passion for recruitment and a desire to connect people with their dream jobs. who wants to be an important part of an exceptional team that focuses on using Roboflow’s computer vision tools to impact and improve every industry. You have high agency and a bias toward action.

Requirements and skills

• A genuine passion for recruitment and a desire to connect people with their dream jobs.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

• 5-10  years of experience in recruitment, HR, or a related field 

• Technical recruiting experience

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software is a plus.

• A proactive and positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and grow

Who You’ll Be Working With

Our team of ~60 attracts talent like executives that wanted to return to building, founders with a 100M+ exit, Roboflow users turned team members, open source contributors, a cyclist who biked across the United States, prolific high school hackers, a CTO from 100+ engineering organization, amongst many exceptional others. 

Where You’ll Work

Roboflow is distributed across the US and Europe. We currently have Hubs in New York City and San Francisco (and plan to open more as we grow density in new cities). We provide opportunities (like team onsites in different cities) and resources (like a \(4000/yr travel stipend) to work in person with other team members as much as youd like, while also supporting remote team members. You can work from one of our Hubs (we offer a relocation bonus), work from home, work at co-working spaces, etc. We want you to work where you work best!</p><h2><strong>When Youll Work</strong></h2><p>Roboflow primarily operates during the daytime hours in the US and there are some synchronous meetings you’ll be expected to attend each week. Apart from that, we have a flexible schedule that allows you to work collaboratively with other team members and asynchronously when needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Note: Customer facing roles skew further toward our customer base, which is primarily in US timezones.</p><h2><strong>What Youll Receive</strong></h2><p>To determine your salary, we use a number of market and data-driven salary sources. We review all salaries every six months to ensure we stay in line with the market.</p><p>💰 The target compensation for this role is \)140,000-\(170,000 base.</p><p>📈 In addition to our cash compensation, we offer generous perks and benefits. Below are some of the highlights:</p><ul><li><p>\)4000/yr Travel Stipend to travel anywhere anytime to work alongside other Roboflowers

Interview Process (~5 hours)

Below is the interview process you can expect for this role. We are all motivated to work with an exceptional team and don’t currently have in-house recruiters. You will be speaking directly with our team about what it’s like to work and thrive at Roboflow. We like to be decisive and work fast, so don’t be surprised if all the below conversations happen over a day or two.

Before the Interview:

• We’ll review your application, LinkedIn, Github, etc.

• The best way to stand out is to write about something you’ve built with Roboflow or contribute to one of our open source projects.

Introduction Phase:

• [30m] Meet with the hiring manager, Kate Wagner, for introduction to assess overall mindset and skillset

  • This first interview is a time to get to know more about the role, allow us to get to know you better, and ensure it’s a good fit for both parties to continue moving forward in the process

Team Interview Phase:

• [45m] Meet with another member of the team&nbsp;

• [60m] Meet with hiring manager again

  • Use this time to review specifics about the job description

  • Begin working through your 30/60/90 projects

  • Ask questions!

Final Interview Stage:

• [60m] Meet with Joseph Nelson, CEO and Co-Founder

• We check references and conduct a background check

Note: You are welcome to request additional conversations with anyone you would like to meet, and we will accommodate you as best we can.

Not sure if this is you?

We want a diverse, global team with a broad range of experience and perspectives. If this job sounds great, but you’re not sure if you qualify, look into our Former Founders role or subscribe to our career newsletter by emailing “Subscribe” to operations@roboflow.com. We carefully consider every application and will either move forward with you, find another team that might be a better fit, keep in touch for future opportunities, or thank you for your time.

Learn More About Us

We are building a diverse Satellite team that is distributed across the globe. Roboflow is an equal opportunity workplace; we welcome people from all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.

We provide competitive compensation and stellar benefits to accelerate your personal and work life. Learn more about what it is like to work at Roboflow by reading these blog posts.

See our careers page for all open listings.