Talent Acquisition Lead

Overview

Why CAST AI?

CAST AI is the leading Kubernetes automation platform for AWS, GCP and Azure customers. The company is on a mission to deliver a fully automated Kubernetes experience. What’s unique about CAST AI is that its platform goes beyond monitoring clusters and making recommendations; it utilizes advanced machine learning algorithms to analyze and automatically optimize clusters, saving customers 50% or more on their cloud spend, improving performance and reliability, and boosting DevOps and engineering productivity.

To date, the company has raised $73M from investors including Cota Capital, Creandum, Uncorrelated Ventures, and Vintage Investment Partners. CAST AI has around 200 employees globally and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

However, this is merely the beginning. Our product roadmap is filled with exciting innovations that are yet to come.

We are looking for driven, independent thinkers to help us achieve this ambitious goal. Join CAST AI and be part of a team that’s reshaping cloud-native infrastructure and delivering transformative solutions to our customers.

Culture

At CAST AI, we’re an ambitious team where every idea drives innovation and every challenge is a chance to grow. We move fast with an entrepreneurial mindset, building the technology behind some of today’s most successful companies. Collaboration is key to our success as we work together to disrupt industries and shape the future.

If you’re passionate about advancing tomorrow’s tech and ready for a career-defining opportunity, join our team at CAST AI.

Core values that hold us all together:

PRACTICE CUSTOMER OBSESSION. Focus on the customer journey and work backwards. Strive to deliver customer value and continuously solve customer problems. Listen to customer feedback, act, and iterate to improve customer experience.

LEAD. Take ownership and lead through action. Think and act on behalf of the entire company to build long-term value across team boundaries.

DEVELOP AND HIRE THE BEST. Strive to raise the performance bar by continuously investing in yourself, the team and by hiring the best possible candidates for every position. Drive towards personal development and professional growth, and mentor others to raise the collective bar.

EXPECT AND ADVOCATE CHANGE. Strive to innovate and accept the inevitable change that comes with innovation. Constantly welcome new ideas and opinions. Share insights responsibly with unwavering openness, honesty, and respect. Once a path is chosen, be ready to disagree and commit to a direction.

Role overview

• Build and implement scalable strategies for hiring top talent.
• Partner with key stakeholders to align recruitment efforts with CAST AI’s business objectives.
• Manage and mentor a team of 3 recruiters, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Develop and execute a plan to double the size of the recruitment team within the next year.
• Handle positions hands-on, as this will still be a part of the day-to-day work, at least for a while.
• Streamline recruitment operations to ensure an exceptional candidate experience and efficient hiring process.
• Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to refine and innovate hiring practices.
• Create sourcing strategies to attract talent in competitive markets.
• Represent CAST AI in employer branding initiatives to position us as a top employer globally.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external recruitment partners.

Requirements

• 5+ years in talent acquisition or recruitment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing and scaling recruitment teams.
• Extensive experience hiring across global markets.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in ATS systems, sourcing platforms, and recruitment tools.
• Analytical mindset with experience leveraging recruitment data to inform decisions.
• Customer-obsessed with a passion for delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
• Strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Collaborative and solutions-focused team player.

What’s in it for you?

• Join a fast-growing, cutting-edge company that’s redefining cloud-native automation and optimization, with a global reach and a promising product poised to become a unicorn.
• Work with a team of highly skilled cloud experts and innovators, passionate about pushing the boundaries of Kubernetes technology.
• Every contribution matters – our team is still relatively small, and your impact will be significant.
• Enjoy direct access to leadership, including the CEO and CTO, with an open culture that encourages collaboration across all levels.
• Every team member receives stock options, allowing you to share in the company’s success.
• Enjoy an additional four days off each year to recharge and maintain your work-life balance.
• We aim for the minimum viable bureaucracy, empowering you without unnecessary meetings or red tape.
• Competitive salary starting at 5000 EUR gross.

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