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Head of People

Lensa
Burlingame, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026
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Quadric has created an innovative software driven AI inference processor. Licensed as IP, the architecture is targeted to run neural network (NN) inference workloads in a wide variety of edge and endpoint devices, ranging from battery operated smart-sensor systems to high-performance automotive or autonomous vehicle systems. Unlike other neural engines in the industry today that can only accelerate a portion of a machine learning graph, the Quadric GPNPU executes both NN graph code and conventional C DSP and control code.

What We Value

Integrity, Humility, Happiness

What We Expect

Initiative, Collaboration, Completion

Role

As the Head of People, you will report to the CEO and will be responsible for architecting andexecuting a comprehensive people strategy that enables our rapid growth, fosters a high-performance culture, and ensures that Quadric is a destination for top talent.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with executive leadership to develop a company wide recruiting function and execute a People roadmap that aligns with business objectives.
  • Act as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders on all people-related matters, including organizational design, change management, and employee development.
  • Setup analytics, and employee feedback to provide insights and inform decisions on talent, engagement, and long-term people strategy.
  • Design and manage our compensation cycle, performance, promotion and review process that enables employees to achieve their career goals and delivers on company objectives.
  • Report quarterly on key People metrics (e.g., attrition, hiring velocity, engagement scores) and recommend actions based on the data.
  • Own the recruiting process and technology stack (e.g., ATS, sourcing tools) to support company growth. Establish and run the university recruiting program to build a pipeline of early-career talent, including managing campus relationships and the intern program.
  • Manage and grow our employer brand across platforms like LinkedIn and Glassdoor to attract top candidates.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and update policies and handbooks as needed.
  • Champion company values into all People programs and processes, ensuring they are alive in our day-to-day interactions.

Requirements

  • 12 years of People/HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role building and managing a team.
  • Proven track record of success in a high-growth, fast-paced tech startup environment. Direct experience scaling a company from ~50 to 300 employees is strongly preferred.
  • Deep expertise across the full spectrum of HR disciplines, with particular strength in organizational design, talent management, compensation strategy, and culture building.
  • Data-driven and analytical mindset; you use metrics and qualitative insights to measure success and inform your strategy.
  • Exceptional emotional intelligence, with a gift for building relationships, trust, and credibility across the organization.
  • A "player-coach" mentality; you are a strategic thinker who is not afraid to roll up your sleeves and execute.

Benefits

  • Provide competitive salaries and meaningful equity
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Founded in 2016 and based in downtown Burlingame, California, Quadric is building the world’s first supercomputer designed for the real-time needs of edge devices. Quadric aims to empower developers in every industry with superpowers to create tomorrow’s technology, today. The company was co-founded by technologists from MIT and Carnegie Mellon, who were previously the technical co-founders of the Bitcoin computing company 21.

  • Quadric is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, or disability.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

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