Data Scientist at Match2-Recruiters (Austin, TX)

Match2-Recruiters· Austin, TX·1d ago

Role details

Work type

Remote

Employment

Full-Time

Job description

Culture highlights: Match2 emphasizes a “frictionless, human” approach to hiring, which extends internally — the team is described as collaborative, agile, and design-focused. The company mission centers on making recruiting “smarter, simpler, and more human.”
Remote/hybrid policy: Hybrid workspace is standard. The company has two offices in the US (St Paul headquarters + Saint Paul location) and supports remote work flexibility (roles available in 7 US locations as well as remote).
Notable perks or engineering culture:
- Small, growing team (10 people) with high ownership and direct impact on product direction
- Engineering-driven founders (CTO Evan Carothers, Chief Software Architect Jeff Gaynor) suggest strong technical DNA
- Fast growth trajectory — opportunity to join at the ground floor and scale with the company
- Modern tech stack with focus on AI/ML, personalization, and seamless integration

One-liner: Match2 is an AI-powered talent acquisition platform that connects candidates and employers through a universal candidate profile and a connected talent network, transforming career sites into dynamic, personalized hiring experiences.
Entity Type: Private (Seed/Series A-stage startup — specific round undisclosed)
Headquarters: St Paul, Minnesota, United States
Founded: 2024
Founders: Darren Simons, Evan Carothers, Doug Berg

Primary industry/industries: Human Resources Technology / Talent Acquisition / Recruiting Software
Target customers: B2B, mid-market to enterprise HR/TA teams; also serves job-seeking candidates directly (B2C element via universal profiles)
Mission or purpose statement: “We’re building the future of recruiting: a connected talent ecosystem where candidates and companies connect from first visit for career-long relationships.”

For each major offering:

Match2 Talent Connector: A script-based platform that transforms any existing career site into a personalized, AI-powered candidate experience. Integrates with existing ATS/CRM systems (e.g., SAP SmartRecruiters, SAP SuccessFactors) without requiring disruptive changes.
Universal Candidate Profile & Portal: A free, portable profile for candidates that stays with them across all companies, providing a “personal ATS” owned by the candidate. Features AI-powered job matching, personalized engagement, and real-time career-long updates.
Direct Talent Network: A living talent community that enables recruiters to stay connected with candidates long after an initial application, reducing reliance on cold outreach and passive candidate chasing.
Demo Available: Full product demo offered on request to showcase the platform’s capabilities.

Valuation: Not publicly disclosed
Key Metric: Headcount of 10 employees (as of 2025/2026); 150% YoY headcount growth (+9 people since founding in 2024)
Notable Investors/Partners:
- Now available on SAP® Store, integrated with SAP SmartRecruiters and SAP SuccessFactors
- Series A backing from undisclosed investors (company is privately held)
Growth Signals:
- Listed in SAP Store (strategic enterprise channel)
- Named as a key exhibitor at UNLEASH World 2025
- Growing LinkedIn followers (808 as of latest, +72.3% YoY)
- Actively hiring for Enterprise Account Executive and other roles

First-of-its-kind “Connect With” category: Similar to how “Apply With” simplified applications, Match2 introduces a new paradigm where candidates connect their universal profile once and maintain a career-long relationship with multiple employers. This solves the “black hole” problem in recruiting and reduces fake/bot applications by 50% or more.
Consumer-grade UX: Inspired by platforms like OpenTable and Pinterest, applying to jobs becomes an interactive, personalized experience that feels familiar to modern consumers.
Frictionless deployment: The Talent Connector is a lightweight script that integrates with any ATS/CRM without requiring IT overhaul, lowering adoption barriers for enterprise clients.

Current priorities:
- Scaling enterprise adoption via SAP ecosystem and other strategic integrations
- Deepening AI capabilities for job matching and candidate quality scoring
- Expanding candidate-side universal profile adoption to build network effects
Growth direction: Transitioning from early adopter phase into widespread market penetration across mid-market and enterprise HR teams, with a strong emphasis on reducing recruiter waste and improving candidate experience.

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