Dover

Company Overview Dover is building the marketplace for startup experts. We connect high-growth startups with experienced operators across recruiting, HR, legal, and more. These are leaders who know what great looks like and deliver real business outcomes. Experts are trusted business partners who work directly with founders to build and scale companies. As AI transforms how work gets done, the need for experienced operators who can drive execution, exercise judgment, and own outcomes has never been greater. Dover enables these experts to plug into the most ambitious startups exactly when they’re needed most. Dover isn’t an agency, a firm. or a consultancy. Dover is a marketplace where startups and expert operators meet, collaborate, and build lasting working relationships. Startups come to Dover to find and partner with exceptional operators through our marketplace. Since Dover launched the marketplace in mid-2024, it has grown to support over 300 of the strongest early-stage tech companies in the world. About the role As a Head of People, you will serve as a trusted partner to founders, helping them build, scale, and lead high-performing teams from first hire through rapid growth. You will operate on Dover’s marketplace as a fractional People leader, working directly with founders and leadership teams to design and execute People strategies that drive business outcomes. This includes everything from hiring and onboarding to performance management, compensation, culture, and organizational design. Heads of People on Dover focus on high-impact leadership and relationship-building, while collaborating with other experts on the platform (e.g., recruiting, legal, finance) to support the broader needs of their customers. You have the flexibility to use your own tools, partner with preferred vendors, or work within a company’s existing systems. Heads of People start as independent contractors on the platform and have the option to join Dover full-time. What you'll do Partner with founders and leadership teams to define and execute People strategy aligned with company goals Design and implement core People programs across hiring, onboarding, performance management, compensation, and employee experience Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and scaling efforts as companies grow Advise on employee relations, feedback cycles, and building a strong, healthy culture Establish and optimize People operations, policies, and compliance frameworks Help startups navigate complex decisions with clear, pragmatic guidance Collaborate with other Dover experts (e.g., finance, recruiting, legal) to support cross-functional company building Build strong, trusted relationships with founders and operators What we're seeking 5–10+ years of People/HR experience in startups or high-growth companies Experience owning or leading the People function (e.g., Head of People, first People hire, or senior People leader) Strong experience across hiring, performance management, compensation, employee relations, and People operations Experience working closely with founders and executive teams Strong judgment and ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion Clear communicator with the ability to coach and influence leaders Comfortable operating independently, managing multiple priorities, and driving outcomes Able to balance strategy with hands-on execution in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Company Overview Dover is building the marketplace for startup experts. We connect high-growth startups with experienced operators across marketing, recruiting, HR, legal, and more. These are leaders who know what great looks like and deliver real business outcomes. Experts are trusted business partners who work directly with founders to build and scale companies. As AI transforms how work gets done, the need for experienced operators who can drive execution, exercise judgment, and own outcomes has never been greater. Dover enables these experts to plug into the most ambitious startups exactly when they’re needed most. Dover isn’t an agency, a firm. or a consultancy. Dover is a marketplace where startups and expert operators meet, collaborate, and build lasting working relationships. Startups come to Dover to find and partner with exceptional operators through our marketplace. Since Dover launched the marketplace in mid-2024, it has grown to support over 300 of the strongest early-stage tech companies in the world. About the role As a Marketing Leader, you will serve as a trusted partner to early-stage startups, helping them define, execute, and scale their go-to-market strategy. You will operate on Dover’s marketplace as a fractional marketing leader, working directly with founders and leadership teams to drive growth. This includes everything from positioning and messaging to demand generation, product marketing, and growth strategy. Marketing Leaders on Dover focus on high-impact strategy and execution, while collaborating with other experts on the platform (e.g., recruiting, HR, legal, finance) to support the broader needs of their customers. You have the flexibility to use your own tools, partner with preferred firms or vendors, or work within a company’s existing systems. Marketing Leaders start as independent contractors on the platform and have the option to build long-term relationships with companies. What you'll do Partner with founders and leadership teams to define and execute go-to-market strategy Develop positioning, messaging, and brand strategy Design and run growth and demand generation programs across channels Lead product marketing, including launches, customer insights, and market segmentation Establish and optimize marketing infrastructure, analytics, and performance tracking Identify and prioritize highest-impact growth opportunities Collaborate with other Dover experts (e.g., recruiting, HR, finance) to support company building Build strong, trusted relationships with founders and operators What we're seeking 5–15+ years of marketing experience, with a focus on startups or high-growth companies Experience owning or leading marketing (e.g., Head of Marketing, VP Marketing, or first marketing hire) Strong experience across core areas: positioning, growth, demand generation, and product marketing Experience working closely with founders and executive teams Track record of driving measurable growth Clear, structured thinker with strong judgment and prioritization skills Comfortable operating independently and managing multiple customer relationships Ability to balance strategy with hands-on execution

About the company Dover is transforming the way companies hire by connecting them with expert Recruiting Partners through our Recruiter Marketplace. Startups and growing companies come to Dover's marketplace to find amazing recruiters to partner with them. Dover isn't a recruiting agency, nor is it an RPO, it's a recruiting marketplace where companies and recruiters match with one another and decide to work together. Here's more about how Dover's marketplace is a win-win for recruiters and companies alike. All of the Recruiting Partners on the marketplace are seasoned professionals with a proven track record at fast-growing startups, each bringing specialized expertise across the full recruitment cycle. Recruiting Partners build lasting relationships with companies and embrace the volatility of early-stage hiring. Since Dover launched the recruiting marketplace in mid-2024, it has grown to support over 200 of the strongest early-stage tech companies in the world. About the role As a Recruiting Partner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of recruiting by being a trusted advisor for early-stage startups. You will operate on Dover's Fractional Recruiting Marketplace, focusing on strategy and relationship-building while working with other Recruiting Partners and Associate Recruiters to fulfill the needs of your customers. You'll also have the opportunity to build out your team and manage Associate Recruiters. Your expertise will be crucial in delivering tailored solutions that align with your customers' business goals. Recruiting Partners have the option to use Dover's free suite of tools, bring their own, or work within a company’s existing setup. This flexibility is a major advantage for both recruiters and companies, ensuring a seamless and efficient hiring experience. Recruiting Partners start as independent contractors and have the option to join full-time. What you'll do Collaborate with your customers to identify their recruiting needs and develop effective recruiting strategies. Partner with other Recruiting Partners and Associate Recruiters. Onboard new customers and set them up for success by understanding their unique needs and providing tailored recruiting solutions. Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers to understand their business and hiring objectives. Guide your customers through the recruitment process, ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience. Stay abreast of recruiting trends and best practices to provide informed recommendations to your customers. What we're seeking 8+ years of recruiting experience. Experience as a Head of Talent or a solo recruiter at a company. If you don't have this experience, please apply for the Associate Recruiter position. A proven track record in recruiting or talent acquisition. Self-starters who are comfortable networking with founders and recruiters. Experience working with startups. A deep understanding of recruitment processes. The ability to thrive with a high level of autonomy and responsibility.

Company Overview Dover is building the marketplace for startup experts. We connect high-growth startups with experienced operators across recruiting, HR, legal, and more. These are leaders who know what great looks like and deliver real business outcomes. Experts are trusted business partners who work directly with founders to build and scale companies. As AI transforms how work gets done, the need for experienced operators who can drive execution, exercise judgment, and own outcomes has never been greater. Dover enables these experts to plug into the most ambitious startups exactly when they’re needed most. Dover isn’t an agency, a firm. or a consultancy. Dover is a marketplace where startups and expert operators meet, collaborate, and build lasting working relationships. Startups come to Dover to find and partner with exceptional operators through our marketplace. Since Dover launched the marketplace in mid-2024, it has grown to support over 300 of the strongest early-stage tech companies in the world. About the role We’re looking for a product-minded software engineer to join a small, fast-moving team building Dover’s core marketplace and ATS. This is not a role where you’ll simply be handed tickets. You’ll come up with product ideas and own problems end-to-end. Everything from shaping ideas to shipping and iterating in production. You’ll work closely with the rest of the team to move quickly, make decisions, and continuously improve the product. If you’re excited about autonomy, ownership, and building alongside a tight-knit team, this role is for you. Responsibilities Own features end-to-end: from idea → design → implementation → launch → iteration Work closely with teammates to make fast, high-quality product decisions Bring strong product instincts and contribute to what we build Ship quickly and continuously improve what’s in production Push back on ideas and approaches when you have a better perspective Collaborate deeply with a small, highly engaged engineering team Constantly learn, upskill, and raise the bar for the team Requirements You have a few years of experience building and shipping software You have product taste and care about user experience and outcomes You’re opinionated and willing to challenge ideas constructively You’re autonomous and don’t need to be told exactly what to do You’re excited to grind alongside a small, ambitious team You’re open to feedback and value collaboration You want to grow quickly and push your own limits How We Work We’re a small, highly collaborative team that operates with a lot of ownership and trust: We stay in constant sync. We’re on Slack throughout the day: calling each other, sharing progress, and unblocking quickly. We run a daily standup. Every day, we share what we shipped yesterday and what we’re driving forward today. We work in a Kanban style. There’s always a clear view of what’s in progress, what’s next, and what needs attention. We build the roadmap together. Anyone can propose ideas, shape them, and push them forward. The best ideas get prioritized. We self-select into work. People raise their hand for projects they’re excited about and take full ownership of delivering them. We move fast and expect quality. We ship quickly, but we care deeply about product quality. High throughput and low bugs are both non-negotiable. We challenge each other. We push on ideas, give direct feedback, and aim for the best outcome.

Company Overview Dover is building the marketplace for startup experts. We connect high-growth startups with experienced operators across recruiting, HR, legal, and more. These are leaders who know what great looks like and deliver real business outcomes. Experts are trusted business partners who work directly with founders to build and scale companies. As AI transforms how work gets done, the need for experienced operators who can drive execution, exercise judgment, and own outcomes has never been greater. Dover enables these experts to plug into the most ambitious startups exactly when they’re needed most. Dover isn’t an agency, a firm. or a consultancy. Dover is a marketplace where startups and expert operators meet, collaborate, and build lasting working relationships. Startups come to Dover to find and partner with exceptional operators through our marketplace. Since Dover launched the marketplace in mid-2024, it has grown to support over 300 of the strongest early-stage tech companies in the world. About the role As a Startup Counsel, you will serve as a trusted legal partner to early-stage startups, helping them navigate critical moments from formation through scale. You will operate on Dover’s marketplace as a fractional legal leader, working directly with founders and leadership teams to provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal guidance. This includes everything from incorporation and fundraising to contracts, hiring, and compliance. You won’t just answer legal questions, you’ll help companies make better decisions. Startup Counsel on Dover focus on high-impact advisory work and relationship-building, while collaborating with other experts on the platform (e.g., recruiting, HR, finance) to support the broader needs of their customers. You have the flexibility to use your own tools, partner with preferred firms or vendors, or work within a company’s existing systems. Startup Counsels start as independent contractors on the platform and have the option to join Dover full-time. What you'll do Advise founders and leadership teams on a wide range of legal matters, including company formation, fundraising, governance, terms of service, cap table considerations, and compliance Draft, review, and negotiate key documents such as financing documents, employment agreements, and commercial contracts Serve as ongoing outside counsel to your customers, acting as a strategic thought partner rather than a transactional service provider Assist with immigration-related needs by coordinating with external counsel, tracking key dates, and helping teams understand options and requirements across jurisdictions. Help startups navigate complex decisions with clear, pragmatic legal guidance Collaborate with other Dover experts (e.g., finance, recruiting, HR) to support cross-functional company building Build strong, trusted relationships with founders and operators What we're seeking 10–20+ years of legal experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and/or in-house experience Experience in core startup legal areas: incorporation, fundraising, contracts, employment basics, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and immigration coordination 3+ years working directly with startups or high-growth companies Experience working closely with founders and executive teams A pragmatic, business-oriented approach to legal problem-solving Excellent judgment and ability to balance risk with speed Comfortable operating independently and managing multiple customer relationships

Company Overview Dover is building the marketplace for startup experts. We connect high-growth startups with experienced operators across recruiting, HR, legal, and more. These are leaders who know what great looks like and deliver real business outcomes. Experts are trusted business partners who work directly with founders to build and scale companies. As AI transforms how work gets done, the need for experienced operators who can drive execution, exercise judgment, and own outcomes has never been greater. Dover enables these experts to plug into the most ambitious startups exactly when they’re needed most. Dover isn’t an agency, a firm. or a consultancy. Dover is a marketplace where startups and expert operators meet, collaborate, and build lasting working relationships. Startups come to Dover to find and partner with exceptional operators through our marketplace. Since Dover launched the marketplace in mid-2024, it has grown to support over 300 of the strongest early-stage tech companies in the world. About the role As a Startup Counsel, you will serve as a trusted legal partner to early-stage startups, helping them navigate critical moments from formation through scale. You will operate on Dover’s marketplace as a fractional legal leader, working directly with founders and leadership teams to provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal guidance. This includes everything from incorporation and fundraising to contracts, hiring, and compliance. You won’t just answer legal questions, you’ll help companies make better decisions. Startup Counsel on Dover focus on high-impact advisory work and relationship-building, while collaborating with other experts on the platform (e.g., recruiting, HR, finance) to support the broader needs of their customers. You have the flexibility to use your own tools, partner with preferred firms or vendors, or work within a company’s existing systems. Startup Counsels start as independent contractors on the platform and have the option to join Dover full-time. What you'll do Advise founders and leadership teams on a wide range of legal matters, including company formation, fundraising, governance, terms of service, cap table considerations, and compliance Draft, review, and negotiate key documents such as financing documents, employment agreements, and commercial contracts Serve as ongoing outside counsel to your customers, acting as a strategic thought partner rather than a transactional service provider Assist with immigration-related needs by coordinating with external counsel, tracking key dates, and helping teams understand options and requirements across jurisdictions. Help startups navigate complex decisions with clear, pragmatic legal guidance Collaborate with other Dover experts (e.g., finance, recruiting, HR) to support cross-functional company building Build strong, trusted relationships with founders and operators What we're seeking 10–20+ years of legal experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and/or in-house experience Experience in core startup legal areas: incorporation, fundraising, contracts, employment basics, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and immigration coordination 3+ years working directly with startups or high-growth companies Experience working closely with founders and executive teams A pragmatic, business-oriented approach to legal problem-solving Excellent judgment and ability to balance risk with speed Comfortable operating independently and managing multiple customer relationships