Clera is building AI-first automation aimed at disrupting the headhunting and recruiting industry. The company operates at the intersection of artificial intelligence, agentic systems, and workflow automation, applying these technical domains to reimagine how talent acquisition works. Its platform sees thousands of talents engaging with it each week.
Based in San Francisco, the team works from a shared hackerhouse, combining a live-in hackathon environment with daily shipping to production. Engineers use tools such as Cursor and are expected to move quickly, taking full ownership of their work. The company culture emphasizes impact over facetime, high agency, and a willingness to discard code when a better approach emerges.
The team is international, with members who relocated from Germany, Canada, and Sweden to join the San Francisco operation. Clera operates in the recruiting, headhunting, and human resources verticals, positioning itself as a technology-driven alternative to traditional recruitment methods.
