Recruiter
About the job
- At least 8 years of professional recruiting experience, including significant experience recruiting for U.S.-based roles.
- Hands-on experience across the full recruitment lifecycle, particularly sourcing and pipeline management.
- A proven track record of proactively sourcing high-calibre talent for specialized skill sets and high-priority roles.
- Experience working in fast-paced startup or high-growth environments where priorities can change quickly.
- Hands-on experience with Greenhouse, Upwork, Indeed, and LinkedIn.
- Experience leveraging artificial intelligence tools for candidate sourcing, talent identification, research, outreach, or recruiting workflow efficiency.
- A strong understanding of sourcing strategies, candidate identification, outreach, screening, and pipeline conversion.
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of recruiting priorities with minimal supervision.
- Must be based in the United States and able to work effectively during U.S. business hours or overlapping U.S. time zones.
- Must be available to commit full-time for the entire six-month contract and join immediately or at very short notice.
- Own full-lifecycle recruitment for U.S.-based startup roles, from initial sourcing to offer acceptance.
- Proactively identify, engage, and build talent pipelines for high-priority go-to-market and delivery roles with specialized skill sets.
- Source candidates using LinkedIn, Greenhouse, Upwork, Indeed, referrals, and alternative recruitment channels.
- Partner closely with hiring managers to calibrate candidate profiles and align on requirements.
- Conduct recruiter screens to evaluate candidate experience, skills, and organizational fit.
- Maintain accurate hiring data and pipeline progress in Greenhouse, the applicant tracking system.
- Ensure a seamless, professional experience for candidates throughout the hiring process.
- Actively hunt for talent rather than relying solely on inbound applications.
- Be comfortable taking on new profiles, quickly identifying candidate pools, and experimenting with creative sourcing channels.
- Be persistent, organized, and skilled at managing multiple open roles and competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Be detail-oriented and demonstrate strong follow-through on candidate pipelines and hiring metrics.
About the company
Springboard provides online courses in data science, UX design, and other tech fields, aimed at helping individuals advance or pivot their tech careers. The platform blends self-paced learning with one-on-one mentorship from industry experts, who guide students, give feedback, and support project work to build practical skills. Courses are tuition-based and some programs offer a job guarantee, meaning a student can receive a tuition refund if they don’t land a job within six months of graduation. The company also partners with tech firms and educational institutions to broaden its reach and keep content aligned with real-world needs. Compared with competitors, Springboard emphasizes hands-on mentorship and real-world projects, along with a guaranteed path to employment, setting it apart in the online education market. Its overall goal is to help learners, including recent graduates and career changers, gain job-ready skills and secure tech roles.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$65.7M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2013
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Springboard raised $31 million in 2025, funding hiring-focused products and employer partnerships.
- University of Arizona launched five bootcamps in September 2024, widening reach immediately.
- NIU updated its Springboard partnership in February 2025, signaling durable institutional demand.
What critics are saying
- LinkedIn learning, Coursera, and bootcamp rivals compress pricing and acquisition economics now.
- If employer partnerships weaken, the job guarantee becomes a costly liability by 2026.
- University channel dependence exposes Springboard to contract nonrenewals and slower enrollment growth.
What makes Springboard unique
- University-branded bootcamps with NIU, Auburn, and Arizona expand trust and distribution.
- 1:1 mentorship plus portfolio projects target working professionals needing job-ready proof.
- Job-guarantee terms and tuition-backed pricing differentiate Springboard from commodity course marketplaces.
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Benefits
- World-class medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits
- Flexible work hours and vacation policy
- Beautiful offices in San Francisco and Bengaluru
- Professional development and learning budgets
- Pre-tax savings accounts
- Ergonomic desk setup and noise-canceling headphones
- Access to our courses
- Company offsites once a year
- Free catered lunches and healthy snacks