Charge Robotics Founding Lead Recruiter Revolutionary Robotics Startup
San Leandro, CA - USA
Job Summary
Founding Lead Recruiter - Revolutionary Robotics Startup -
Cube Managementis excited to partner with a groundbreaking MIT-founded robotics company thats transforming renewable energy construction. This is a rare opportunity to join as theFounding Lead Recruiterand build the entire talent function from the ground up at a Series A startup thats 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 cant keep up with demand. This company is building giant robots to automate solar farm construction and accelerate the worlds 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 Youll 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 Were 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 whove 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 missionand 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 thats actively deployed and making environmental impact
Next Steps
This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven company at an inflection point. Youll have the chance to build something from scratch while working on technology thats accelerating the worlds transition to renewable energy.
Ready to build the future of clean energy recruitment
Send your resume toand 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. Well respond to qualified candidates within 24 hours.