
Carv is agentic AI for volume hiring. Over the past 20 years, recruitment has undergone a digital transformation. Companies automated workflows to scale hiring and improve the candidate experience. Today, recruitment is entering its next phase: the intelligence transformation. Volume hiring is shifting from rigid automation to intelligent workflows that adapt in real time to each candidate’s needs. For the first time, the candidate can truly be placed at the center of a company’s hiring process without increasing the workload for recruiters. An intelligent recruitment process is always on, fast, and responsive. It never simply rejects a candidate; it guides, supports, and serves them, ensuring they find the job they are looking for. By autonomously handling screening, scheduling, follow-ups, and candidate communication, Carv removes the administrative burden that dominates high-volume recruiting today. Recruiters regain time to focus on quality, insight, and human connection. Carv is driving this transformation for the world’s largest companies. We don’t just provide the technology; we bring the expertise to help teams successfully adopt it. Because while the possibilities of AI are advancing at rapid speed, human change happens more slowly, and bridging that gap is where Carv delivers the greatest impact.

Carv is agentic AI for volume hiring. Over the past 20 years, recruitment has undergone a digital transformation. Companies automated workflows to scale hiring and improve the candidate experience. Today, recruitment is entering its next phase: the intelligence transformation. Volume hiring is shifting from rigid automation to intelligent workflows that adapt in real time to each candidate’s needs. For the first time, the candidate can truly be placed at the center of a company’s hiring process without increasing the workload for recruiters. An intelligent recruitment process is always on, fast, and responsive. It never simply rejects a candidate; it guides, supports, and serves them, ensuring they find the job they are looking for. By autonomously handling screening, scheduling, follow-ups, and candidate communication, Carv removes the administrative burden that dominates high-volume recruiting today. Recruiters regain time to focus on quality, insight, and human connection. Carv is driving this transformation for the world’s largest companies. We don’t just provide the technology; we bring the expertise to help teams successfully adopt it. Because while the possibilities of AI are advancing at rapid speed, human change happens more slowly, and bridging that gap is where Carv delivers the greatest impact.
What they do: Agentic AI platform that automates high-volume recruiting tasks (screening, scheduling, notes, candidate engagement, ATS/CRM sync).
Headquarters: Amsterdam
Founded: 2021
Employees (reported): 79
Latest funding: $10M seed (June 2024) — includes Global Founders Capital
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Recruitment / talent acquisition automation for volume hiring
2021
HR tech / Recruiting SaaS
$10M
Round included several independent angel investors.
“Backed by Global Founders Capital and angel investors with prior checks in notable tech companies”
Are you passionate about building scalable integrations, connecting SaaS systems, and driving efficiency through data interoperability? We’re seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to own and expand integrations with key partners, enabling seamless automation and data sharing for our recruitment tech platform.
About Us Carv is a fast-growing startup in the recruitment tech space, dedicated to revolutionizing the way recruiters operate through innovative AI-driven solutions. Our product helps recruiters reduce their administrative burdens, allowing them to focus on connecting with talent.
The team Carv.com was founded by an experienced team that has previously built and exited a disruptive recruitment technology company. After the founders saw firsthand how AI could change the dynamics within an organization, the initial idea for Carv was born. You will be joining a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise who are passionate about building a product soon to be used by millions of users. The culture is one of innovation, continuous learning, and a focus on delivering value to future customers while driving growth for the business.
The Role As a Backend Engineer focused on Integrations at Carv, you will drive the implementation, maintenance and scalability of integrations with various applicant tracking systems (ATS), VoIP providers, and other external platforms. Your work will enable our customers to automate data flows and optimize processes, empowering recruiters to focus on the candidate.
This is an ideal role for an engineer who enjoys solving complex data challenges, designing for scale, and is excited to create robust, fault-tolerant integrations that drive the automation capabilities of our platform.
Key Responsibilities Integration Development & Maintenance:
Scalability & Reliability:
Automation & CI/CD:
Continuous Improvement:
Team Collaboration:
What’s in it for you? We offer the excitement of building out Carv within the EU & USA. With a management team boasting a combined experience of 20+ years in the recruitment tech/SaaS space, you’re not starting from the ground up but are stepping onto a launching pad.
A glimpse of what else is in store:
Unlimited paid time off;
Competitive salary;
Company stock options;
MacBook Pro;
Personal development budget;
Flexibility and hybrid work set-up.
Proven Experience in Integration-Focused Engineering
4+ years of experience in backend development with an emphasis on integrating third-party systems (e.g., ATS, VoIP providers) and building data pipelines to enable cross-platform automation.
Expertise in System Integrations and Scalable Architectures
Proficiency in API development and integration patterns, with solid experience in statically typed languages and object-oriented programming principles.
Experience designing and managing distributed systems and microservices that enable reliable, low-latency data exchanges.
Strong Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Hands-on experience building and operating cloud-native applications using managed cloud services, containerization, and serverless technologies. Experience with cloud-based databases and backend platforms is a plus.
Cloud-Native Development and Automation
Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and in setting up CI/CD pipelines for integration and deployment workflows.
Familiarity with observability tools to monitor integration health and resolve data flow issues promptly.
Passion for Recruitment Technology and AI Integration
Interest in or experience with AI-driven applications and a strong motivation to drive automation and operational efficiency in the recruitment industry.
Exceptional Problem-Solving and Optimization Skills
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a commitment to creating scalable, maintainable, and secure integration solutions that enhance overall platform performance.