Senior Clojure Developer at Staffer.ai Lisboa

Senior Clojure Developer at Staffer.ai
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Staffer. ai is building the most advanced AI Hiring platform on the market - and we're just getting started.

We’re looking for a Senior Clojure Developer who’s passionate about building robust, elegant systems from the ground up. You’ll play a key role in shaping the backend of our AI-powered hiring platform - designing clean, scalable architecture that drives smarter, faster
- making.

At Vergence, we bring over 10 years of experience building products at the intersection of marketing, AI, and machine learning. Staffer is our third Clojure-based product, following two successful launches. We’ve built a strong functional programming culture and have worked with some of the best minds in the Clojure community – including Metosin, the creators of Clojure
Dart, and other
- known contributors.

You’ll be joining a senior team that values clean code, pragmatic thinking, and
- world impact. If you want to own what you build, influence the product direction, and work alongside a
- sharp team in a
- growing startup, this is your place.

About Staffer. ai

Staffer is the easiest AI-first hiring platform for SMBs, built to automate 80% of the hiring process, eliminate bias, and remove repetitive tasks from one of the most human and delicate decisions a company makes.

But we’re not your average ATS. Staffer is designed for department leaders, not recruiters. We combine powerful search, intelligent automation, and actionable insights to help teams surface the best candidates in record time. Imagine if Notion, Chat
GPT, and a
- tier headhunter had a baby. That’s Staffer.

And we’re not just solving hiring for companies, we’re redesigning the experience for candidates too. With our
- in candidate portal, applicants stay in the loop every step of the way. From status updates to interview prep, Staffer gives candidates visibility and control over their own journey, making the process faster, fairer, and more transparent.

Your Role

As a Senior Clojure Developer at Staffer, you will:

- Design and develop backend solutions using Clojure, contributing to scalable,
- performance applications

- Collaborate with designers and
- end engineers working with React to create seamless user experiences

- Integrate AI/ML functionalities that adapt to user behavior and improve
- making

- Work closely with
- functional teams to shape the technical direction of our AI-driven ATS

- Champion best practices in functional programming, testing, and software architecture

- Participate in peer reviews and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a developer who is:

- Senior-level in Clojure development

- Experienced with Postgre
SQL and web frameworks

- Preferably familiar with recruitment software or applicant tracking systems (ATS)

- Passionate about functional programming and modern development practices

- Comfortable with Lisp-based languages such as Common Lisp, Scheme, or Racket

- Interested in AI/ML applications and integrating intelligent features into applications

- A strong problem solver and collaborator who values clean, performant code

- Curious, autonomous, and motivated to build meaningful software

Why Join Us?

Clojure Environment - Work alongside experienced Clojure developers as part of a larger collective, with opportunities to contribute to other projects within the Marketer Group

Challenging and Impactful Work - Build AI-driven tools that transform how businesses operate

Innovative Tech Stack - Work with Clojure, React, AI/ML, and
- native tools

Growth and Learning - Collaborate with
- tier talent and continuously evolve your skills

What We Offer

- A chance to be part of the core team in a
- paced startup and work alongside
- tier dev and design talent

- Enjoy a flexible,
- first culture with an HQ opening in Lisbon (Q1 2026) - with a preference for
- site collaboration once ready

- Competitive annual salary, based on experience, plus stock options

- All the gear and tools you need to thrive

- A
- knit team where you’ll work directly with founders, designers, and AI specialists

- A clear path to shape both the product and the codebase

Vergence is where innovation meets execution. If you’re ready to work on meaningful AI-powered solutions and push the boundaries of what’s possible in Clojure development, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of a team shaping the future of hiring.