Foundational is building a network of AI-native, autonomous factories to reshore critical supply chains — so companies can produce high‑quality products domestically, quickly, and at competitive cost. Backed by Adverb Ventures.
About the role
Before we describe the role, we want to describe the person. At Foundational, we're building with people who want to own something — to do work that matters, in an environment where what you ship is what counts. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- People leadership: 3+ years managing recruiters and coordinators. You hire well, set clear goals, coach on craft, and run a team on metrics without losing judgment
- AI and software hiring: A track record closing ML, perception, autonomy, and software engineers in a competitive market. You can assess technical depth with hiring managers and compete with top AI labs on offers
- Full-cycle and executive recruiting: Sourcing, assessment, closing, and offer negotiation, including senior and leadership hires
- Recruiting operations: Building interview processes, scorecards, and funnel reporting from scratch. Fluent in a modern ATS (e.g., Ashby) and sourcing tools
- Stakeholder management: You partner with founders and engineering leaders as a peer — pushing back on the bar, the process, and the plan when it matters
More about this role
Foundational is building a network of AI-native, autonomous factories for modern contract manufacturing — reshoring critical supply chains so companies can produce high-quality products domestically, quickly, and at competitive cost. Recent breakthroughs in robotics and physical AI have shifted autonomous manufacturing from theoretical to deployable, and we're focused on operationalizing these capabilities at scale during a decisive decade for American industrial leadership.
Before we describe the role, we want to describe the person.
At Foundational, we're building with people who want to own something — to do work that matters, in an environment where what you ship is what counts.
Take ownership before they're asked. They see the gap and close it.
Operate with a high degree of judgment. We move fast, and good judgment travels farther than a playbook.
Communicate directly — concise, clear, and candid, especially when stakes are high.
Hold a high bar for themselves first, then for everyone around them.
Are genuinely energized by hard problems in physical, real-world environments. Energized — not just interested.
Stay effective when things are ambiguous, changing, or under...
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