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How to Actually Get Hired
Who reads applications, which channel gets a reply, and what they screen for.
Don't make these mistakes
Don't lead with generic interest. Reference the GitHub project, a specific issue, or a specific technical observation from the codebase. The 12,000 stars mean he gets a lot of noise - cut through it with proof of work.
What gets their attention
Best approach: open a GitHub PR first, then email hello@cognee.ai referencing the PR and the specific roadmap item you want to work on. For sales roles, skip the PR and go straight to the email with the prospect brief attached. Contact: hello@cognee.ai. CEO LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vasilije-markovic-13302471. CTO LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/boris-arzentar/. GitHub: github.com/topoteretes/cognee. Company LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cognee-ai
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
cognee has an ATS but the real pipeline is referrals → sourced → recruiter picks → cold apps. You can still get through, but know where you stand.
Who to contact at cognee
We're still mapping cognee's hiring process. At this size ( people, AI), the hiring manager typically decides, but we haven't confirmed it yet.
What cognee screens for
What they look for: Best approach: open a GitHub PR first, then email hello@cognee.ai referencing the PR and the specific roadmap item you want to work on. For sales roles, skip the PR and go straight to the email with the prospect brief attached. Contact: hello@cognee.ai. CEO LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vasilije-markovic-13302471. CTO LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/boris-arzentar/. GitHub: github.com/topoteretes/cognee. Company LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cognee-ai
Tailor your CV to the specific cognee role rather than sending a general one. Applications that mirror the language of the job description clear automated filters at a materially higher rate.
Mistakes that kill applications
Don't send the same CV you sent everywhere else. At people it's obvious, and it's the fastest rejection there is.
Lead with their problem, not your ambition. cognee is focused on RAG, or retrieval-augmented generation, is how most AI systems currently handle memory — show you understand that.
Most AI applications get ghosted. A day-five follow-up can double your response rate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to cognee?
Through the roles on our cognee jobs page, or directly to the hiring manager if you can reach them. At null people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does cognee respond to cold emails?
We haven't verified response rates at cognee yet.
Who is the hiring manager at cognee?
At this size, hiring is usually run by the hiring manager.
How competitive is it to get hired at cognee?
Roles at -person AI companies typically draw 100-250 applicants in the first two weeks. Applying inside 72 hours of a posting going live is the single biggest lever you control.
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