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Nova Talent

SaaS sales and client success recruitment

Software Engineer - Early Stage

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry, Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
San Francisco, CA, USA+2 moreMore locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA | New York, NY, USA
In PersonOnsite in New York; San Francisco or Los Angeles may be considered for the right candidate.
Software Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 0 to 3 years of engineering experience.
  • Strong engineering fundamentals and a deep understanding of how systems work.
  • Experience shipping or building something independently.
  • Genuine curiosity about artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities
  • Build products from zero to one alongside a small team.
  • Take ownership of real problems from day one.
  • Move quickly, learn continuously, and communicate honestly when something is not working.
  • Grow into the responsibilities the company needs as the role evolves.

About the company

Nova Talent specializes in recruiting for the SaaS sector, with a focus on sales and client success roles across Scotland and England. It operates as an extension of its clients’ teams, delivering tailored recruitment and consultancy services that align with each company’s budget and goals. The company uses its background as internal talent professionals to deeply understand client needs, ensuring hires are a strong cultural and strategic fit in addition to possessing the right skills. Compared with competitors, Nova Talent differentiates itself through this client-embedded approach, extensive SaaS domain focus, and emphasis on cultural alignment and long-term partnerships. The overarching goal is to act as a growth catalyst, driving long-term success for both clients and candidates by making meaningful, well-matched hires.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Founded

2023

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Nova Recruiter reached $200K ARR within eight weeks of beta in April 2026.
  • Product Hunt launch on April 24, 2026 ranked fifth Product of the Day.
  • Self-serve purchase launches by end-April, widening adoption beyond enterprise sales.

What critics are saying

  • LinkedIn controls recruiter attention; Nova's 800M-profile claim invites immediate platform retaliation.
  • Nova must hit $2–3 million ARR by summer 2026 to justify Series A.
  • If self-serve slows, the company burns its €4.7 million war chest before category leadership.

What makes Nova Talent unique

  • 2026 launch of Nova Recruiter uses 800M+ profiles and AI agent automation.
  • Proprietary talent score ranks candidates using five years and 150,000 CV reviews.
  • CDP Venture Capital led Nova's €3.2 million round in June 2025.

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Benefits

  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Remote Work Options
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company Equity
  • Gym Membership
  • Commuter Benefits