Founding Lead Recruiter Revolutionary Robotics Startup 27777769

Human Resources San Leandro, CA Posted 1 day ago To apply for this job email your details to ... Founding Lead Recruiter - Revolutionary Robotics Startup - 27777769 Cube Management is excited to partner with a groundbreaking MIT-founded robotics company that's transforming renewable energy construction. This is a rare opportunity to join as the Founding Lead Recruiter and build the entire talent function from the ground up at a Series A startup that's already deploying robots on actual solar farms. The Mission Our client is solving one of the biggest bottlenecks in renewable energy expansion - the massive labor shortage in solar farm construction. With 1/5 of all US solar installed just last year, construction companies simply can't keep up with demand. This company is building giant robots to automate solar farm construction and accelerate the world's transition to clean energy. The Opportunity Position: Founding Lead Recruiter Salary: $150K - $200K + Competitive Equity Location: San Leandro, CA (4 days in-office) Team Size: 25 employees scaling rapidly Funding: $22M Series A backed by Founders Fund, Lux Capital, Energy Impact Partners, and Y Combinator What You'll Do Own End-to-End Recruiting: Manage full recruiting lifecycle for 5-8 open roles, primarily in engineering (mechanical, manufacturing, software, integration) Partner directly with C-suite executives (CEO, CTO, Chief of Staff, Head of Construction) Source and close top-tier technical talent in a competitive market Build the Talent Infrastructure: Design and refine recruiting processes, interview frameworks, and documentation Leverage existing tools like Ashby while building scalable systems Create training programs and hiring manager enablement Shape Culture & Operations: Take ownership of employee onboarding and people operations functions Build employer brand and recruitment marketing strategies Act as a culture steward as the company scales toward Series B Fast-track opportunity to Head of Talent role What We're Looking For Required Experience: 3-4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience End-to-end technical recruiting expertise Proven track record sourcing engineering talent (mechanical, software, manufacturing) Experience in fast-paced startup environments Key Qualities: Hustler mentality - excited to wear many hats and build from scratch Stellar communicator - technical precision meets compelling storytelling Low ego, high ownership - direct feedback and collaborative approach Mission-driven - passionate about climate tech and renewable energy Why This Role is Special Founding Impact: Build the entire talent function from zero - your processes and culture will scale with the company Market Opportunity: Massive renewable energy market with clear product-market fit already demonstrated Technical Innovation: Work with cutting-edge robotics technology solving real-world problems Growth Trajectory: Clear path from Founding Recruiter to Head of Talent as company scales to Series B World-Class Backing: Supported by top-tier investors who've built category-defining companies Direct Access: Work closely with MIT-founded leadership team in a collaborative, in-person environment Company Culture This is a fast-moving, in-person startup that values: Low ego, high ownership Stellar communication (technical precision + spirited storytelling) Honest, direct feedback United by big mission and technically interesting challenges Additional Benefits Visa sponsorship available (H1B transfers supported) Competitive equity package Opportunity to shape company culture during critical growth phase Work on technology that's actively deployed and making environmental impact Next Steps This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven company at an inflection point. You'll have the chance to build something from scratch while working on technology that's accelerating the world's transition to renewable energy. Ready to build the future of clean energy recruitment? Send your resume to ... and include a brief note about your technical recruiting experience and what excites you about this founding role. Cube Management specializes in placing founding-level talent at high-growth climate tech and robotics companies. We'll respond to qualified candidates within 24 hours. To apply for this job email your details to ...