$3M Pre-Seed — launch video

Founder Associate Intern

San Francisco · On-siteEquity

About this role

Work directly with Clera's founding team to connect exceptional talent with career-defining opportunities at top VC-backed startups.
About Clera
Clera is a fast-growing AI start-up rethinking how top talent finds their next dream job. We work with leading VC-backed startups like Mintlify, Luminai, and Windsurf—many in AI.

We believe recruiting should be talent-first: making it easy to connect with the right companies, get coached through the process, and actually get hired. By automating and optimizing workflows within the $600B global headhunting industry, we aim to dramatically enhance outcomes for both candidates and companies. This is a massive opportunity.


Your Mission
We’re experiencing rapid growth, with hundreds of exceptional candidates approaching us daily. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring these candidates enjoy an outstanding experience and get connected to career-defining opportunities at some of the most elite startups globally.

As a Founder Associate Intern, you’ll directly impact our mission to make Clera the go-to platform for ambitious talent and the top choice for companies hiring exceptional candidates. We’re looking for ambitious, driven overachievers ready to take ownership, drive initiatives, and shape the future of talent acquisition.

Intensely non-remote & hardcore

  • Current set-up: Working & living together from hacker-house in San Francisco
  • Live & build with a small founding team
  • Zero commute, 10× feedback loops, strong team bonding
  • Intense, extremely productive and fun when the team lives and works together in the same Airbnb

If you thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy owning complex workflows, and are motivated by real outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Company at a glance

AI talent agent that acts as a personal headhunter for top talent

IndustryComputer Software
Team Size11-50
WorkspaceOn-site
StagePre-Seed
Founded2025
Location
San Francisco, United States
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

  • Competitive salary + equity
  • Flexible hours
  • Health insurance
  • Learning budget
  • Hackerhouse
  • Work with a team of A-players

Culture & values

Impact-Driven
Innovation First
Growth Mindset
Maximizing Presence - values in-person collaboration

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