We’re financing the future of energy

Crux is the capital platform for the clean economy. We modernize capital raising and deployment for clean energy and critical infrastructure with solutions across advisory, investments, technology, and intelligence.

Our team of 95+ is composed of experts in energy, tax, finance, government, and technology. We have raised $77 million in capital from some of the best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Lowercarbon Capital, New System Ventures, Overture, Ardent Venture Partners, QED, Canapi, and others. These funds are joined by strategic investors including Pattern Energy, Clearway Energy, EDF Renewables, Intersect Power, LS Power, Orsted, Hartree Partners, Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, MassMutual Ventures, and OMERS Ventures.

An inflection point in American energy and manufacturing

Energy demand is growing for the first time in decades, driving an urgent need for more affordable and reliable electricity. More electricity requires new clean energy infrastructure and strong domestic supply chains for minerals and components — as well as large amounts of capital.

Traditional project financing is opaque, fragmented, and analog. At Crux, we’re changing that. Through unmatched insights and expertise, white-glove service, purpose-built tools, and risk underwriting, we power a more prosperous, clean, and secure energy future.

We are scaling quickly and looking for team members who are eager to combine deep expertise with an AI- and tech-forward mindset.

The Opportunity

As our founding Senior Technical Recruiter, you will be a strategic partner to our hiring managers across Engineering, Product, and Design. You’ll own the end-to-end recruiting process for critical hires—from sourcing and outreach, to guiding candidates through a best-in-class experience, to closing talent in a competitive market.

What you'll do

• Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements and team needs across engineering, product, and design.

• Build and manage full-cycle recruiting processes to deliver a high quality pipeline of technical talent.

• Source, engage, and assess candidates for roles ranging from entry-level to senior leadership.

• Develop creative sourcing strategies to identify hard-to-find talent, especially in AI/ML engineering.

• Act as a trusted advisor to both candidates and hiring teams, ensuring alignment and a smooth process.

• Own metrics-driven recruiting: track pipeline health, hiring velocity, and conversion rates to optimize outcomes.

• Represent our company brand and values in every candidate interaction, ensuring a world-class candidate experience.

• Collaborate with People/HR to continuously improve interview processes, evaluation methods, and building a team with a wide range of backgrounds and a culture where everyone can thrive.

What you've done

Experience: 6+ years of technical recruiting experience, with ideally 3+ years in-house at a high-growth tech company.

• Track Record: Demonstrated success hiring across engineering, product, and design functions.

• AI/ML Recruiting: Proven ability to attract and hire AI/ML engineers or related specialized technical talent.

• Full-Cycle Expertise: Strong experience managing the entire recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to close.

• Collaboration: Skilled at building trusted relationships with hiring managers and executives.

• Candidate Experience: Passionate about creating an inclusive, transparent, and respectful process.

• Adaptability: Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, Series B environment with evolving priorities.

Tools: Proficiency with ATS systems, sourcing platforms, and cutting edge recruiting practices leveraging AI and data.

What we bring

• Backing, traction & brand:

  • We have raised $77 million in capital from some of the best venture and strategic investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Lowercarbon Capital, New System Ventures, Ardent Venture Partners, Pattern, Clearway, EDFR, Intersect, LS Power, Orsted, Hartree Partners, Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, MassMutual Ventures, and OMERS Ventures.

  • Have been profitable and are growing exponentially

  • We have closed over 120+ transactions in just the last 2 years, facilitating billions of dollars of capital flowing into renewables projects

• Culture & working dynamic

  • Remote-first operating model: Work from anywhere in the US and Canada, or work out of our optional offices in DC (open), NYC (opening Q1’26). Optional co-working opportunities with co-workers in Bay Area, Seattle, Denver, Boston, LA, and beyond.

  • High growth & high ownership culture: We grow quickly by giving extremely talented people a lot of responsibility.

  • Best of financial services & technology: We have brought together a team that are experts in clean energy finance, and the best technologies. Use your expertise while getting to be on the cutting edge of applying AI to your day and your clients’ experience.

  • Regular team offsites: We sustain culture by bringing the entire company together 3 times a year. Individual teams may also meet up more frequently.

• Benefits

  • Healthcare: We cover 100% of premiums for employees with a variety of plans on Aetna (nationwide) and Kaiser (WA and California) and subsidize 70% for dependents (total as a group), if relevant.

  • Dental & vision: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and 50% for dependents (each), if relevant.

  • Holidays: 10 company holidays per year.

  • Paid time off: 20 days per year.

  • 401k: We support a 401k account but don't have a matching program set up at this time (typical for an early-stage startup).

  • Parental leave: 16 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents.

• Compensation:

  • Total cash: $175,000 - $200,000+ total cash inclusive of a prorated company wide bonus between $10,000-$40,000 tied to revenue goals. Not inclusive of equity value.

  • Stock options in a rapidly growing company.

• Values

  • Care for each other: We want to work on a team where people support each other - in their growth, in their work, and towards our shared mission. When we do that, we have fun.

  • Build and improve rapidly: We move quickly. To do that, we focus, consistently ask ourselves if we are prioritizing the right things, and execute them as best as possible.

  • Focus unremittingly on customers: Our first obligation is to our customers and partners, and we keep their needs front and center in everything we do.

  • Demonstrate ownership: We are all owners of Crux. This is our team, our company, our product and we show that to each other.

  • Convene a team that reflects the breadth of experiences in the country: We’re building a team with a wide range of backgrounds and a culture where everyone can thrive.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.