About Northslope
The generational companies of the next century will run on mission-specific AI software that compounds their competitive advantage, not commoditized SaaS. We purpose-build production AI applications that enable our customers to operate at the speed, scale, and margins of an enterprise software company, in any industry.
We're building something fundamentally different: software that's as adaptable as the businesses it serves, created by engineers who understand both code and customers.
The Role
You'll own full-cycle recruiting for Forward Deployed Engineers — customer-facing software engineers who solve complex business problems across industries. These aren't your typical backend developers. Our FDEs combine strong technical skills with the ability to understand customer needs, architect solutions on the fly, and deploy AI applications that transform how businesses operate.
This year, our recruiting team will hire approximately ~100 Forward Deployed Engineers as we scale. You'll be responsible for a significant portion of that hiring, working as an individual contributor on an existing recruiting team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Partnering directly with our Founder/CEO and leadership team to understand hiring needs and business priorities
Building and managing pipelines of exceptional engineering talent who thrive in customer-facing, ambiguous environments
Crafting sourcing strategies that go beyond LinkedIn — finding engineers in non-traditional places who have the right mindset, not just the right resume
Owning the candidate experience from first outreach through offer acceptance and onboarding
Designing and refining our interview process to better assess for the qualities that make FDEs successful at Northslope
Using data and metrics to understand what's working, identify bottlenecks, and continuously improve our recruiting efficiency
Selling candidates on our mission and helping them understand why building custom AI applications is more exciting than working on generic SaaS products
You'll work in a hybrid model with the autonomy to structure your time in whatever way makes you most effective.
What We're Looking For
We need someone who can recruit engineers who don't fit traditional molds—because we're not looking for traditional engineers. The ideal candidate brings:
2+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, with a strong preference for candidates who've been part of a startup's journey from early stage to high-growth
Proven ability to hire software engineers in fast-moving, ambiguous environments where the playbook is still being written
Experience building trusted partnerships with hiring managers, where you're seen as a strategic advisor who challenges assumptions and improves outcomes, not just someone who sources resumes
A track record of creative sourcing — you know how to find talent that others miss and aren't afraid to try unconventional approaches
Strong instincts for assessing technical talent beyond credentials, particularly the ability to identify engineers who can navigate ambiguity and communicate effectively with customers
Data-driven mindset with experience using recruiting metrics to diagnose problems and drive improvements
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to articulate a compelling vision to skeptical or passive candidates
Comfort with technology-agnostic recruiting — you're not fazed when candidates don't fit neat boxes, and you understand that mindset matters more than specific languages or frameworks
Excitement about doing whatever it takes to close great candidates, whether that means creative outreach, rapid interview coordination, attending events or hiring surges.
Nice to Have
Experience recruiting for customer-facing technical roles like consulting engineers, forward deployed engineers, solutions architects, or technical account managers
Background at a company that builds custom software or takes a consulting approach to product development
Familiarity with Ashby (our ATS), BrightHire, or Notion
Experience hiring across different experience levels, from new grads to senior engineers
What We Offer
Competitive base salary + equity in the form of stock options — you'll have real ownership in what we're building
Competitive benefits package including comprehensive health insurance
Flexible hybrid work environment with 1-2 days per week in our New York office
Significant autonomy to shape how recruiting works at Northslope as we scale
The opportunity to define your own career path as we grow, whether that's moving into people leadership, becoming the go-to expert for a specific geography or candidate profile, or carving out an entirely new role
A small, tight-knit team where your work directly impacts our ability to execute on our mission
Occasional travel (less than 10% of your time) for company offsites where you'll connect with the broader team and help build our culture
Why This Role Matters
Our ability to grow is limited only by our ability to find and hire exceptional people. As a recruiter at Northslope, you're not just filling seats — you're shaping the DNA of a company that's redefining how businesses use AI. The engineers you bring in will build applications that didn't exist before, solve problems that haven't been solved, and work with customers in ways that break the traditional software model.
If you're energized by building something from the ground up, selling a mission that matters, and recruiting people who don't fit traditional molds, we'd love to talk.
Northslope is committed to building a strong, diverse team. We believe teams with a diversity of lived experience, background, and perspectives create better outcomes for our customers and are just more enjoyable to be part of. We are committed to creating and living a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, disability, pregnancy, age, military status, marital status, genetic characteristics or information, gender, gender identity, gender variance, or sexual orientation.
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At Northslope, we believe that purpose-built AI products in the hands of business operators create far more value than slide decks or off-the-shelf software. That’s why we partner with ambitious organizations to transform entire industries through Palantir’s Foundry and AIP platforms—delivering powerful, measurable outcomes in weeks, not years.
We operate more like a product startup than a traditional services firm. Our teams are lean, fast-moving, and relentlessly focused on building and shipping solutions that actually work for end users. With a team made up of 90%+ Palantir alumni, we bring the same Forward Deployed Engineering DNA that helped build Foundry to every customer engagement.
We only take on valuable problems—those that directly improve our customers’ bottom line and enable greater impact on the world. Our mission isn’t to log billable hours, but to deliver solutions that move the needle, fast. By building side-by-side with operators at the heart of the problem, we ensure what we build actually gets used—and makes a difference.
Our approach is rooted in:
Outcomes, not activity – We create value, not just effort.
Forward Deployed Engineering – We go off-road to solve problems in the real world.
Rapid iteration – We move from idea to impact in days, not months.
AIP-native thinking – We know how to unlock the full potential of Palantir's AI stack.
Our customers—ranging from industrial leaders to critical infrastructure providers—aren’t looking for PowerPoint decks. They come to Northslope to solve existential problems, modernize operations, and scale impact—fast. We ship working MVPs within days of kickoff and deliver measurable results in just a few weeks.
At Northslope, we’re pioneering a new kind of services firm—Palantir-quality engineering, startup-level speed, and boutique firm flexibility. We’re not here to play it safe—we’re here to expand what’s possible.
Why Work With Us
At Northslope, we get to work on big, hard problems, in a fast-paced environment, alongside sharp teammates who push each other to grow and delight in one another's successes. We offer full benefits and all the perks you'd expect of a modern tech startup, and are a distributed global team with hubs in London, New York, DC, and Denver.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Northslope offers flexible work environments and full trust from day one. We prioritize focus, connection, and outcomes—whether in modern offices or remote setups—and empower teammates with autonomy, accountability, and decision-making ownership.
