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primitive
Communication for agents
Last verified August 17, 2026 · Updated daily
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primitive is Communication for agents, founded in and now <50 people. At this stage, expect broad remit, direct access to founders, and equity that still means something if the company works out.
San Francisco, CA, USA is where most primitive positions are located.
How to actually get hired at primitive
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
At this size (<50 people), primitive has no recruiting function. Founders handle hiring alongside everything else. Reach them directly or get lost in the inbox.
Who to contact at primitive
We're still mapping primitive's hiring process. At this size (<50 people, B2B, Infrastructure), a founder or department head typically decides, but we haven't confirmed it yet.
What primitive screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Tailor your CV to the specific primitive 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 primitive applications
Don't send the same CV you sent everywhere else. At <50 people it's obvious, and it's the fastest rejection there is.
Nobody cares what you want. Start with is growing and how you'd help.
Most B2B, Infrastructure applications get ghosted. A day-five follow-up can double your response rate.
Applying to primitive? Get the contact, not the form.
The primitive interview process
3 stages · 7 days typical · take-home: no · modelled from similar companies
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for primitive. What follows is the typical process for a <50-person B2B, Infrastructure company — treat it as a model, not confirmed detail.
Interview stages
Intro Call
Video call · 30 min
Culture fit and role expectations
Founder or hiring manager
Technical Deep Dive
Video call or in-person · 60 min
Past projects and problem-solving approach
Technical founder or lead
Final Round
In-person or video · 45 min
Team fit and offer discussion
Founding team
primitive interview timeline
primitive runs about days from first contact to offer. The median for B2B, Infrastructure companies at <50 people is 10 days, so primitive is faster than most.
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Is primitive hiring right now?
We aren't tracking any live primitive vacancies today. We re-check daily and this page updates as soon as a role appears.
How do I apply for a job at primitive?
Click through to apply, or see our detailed guide on landing a job at primitive.
Does primitive respond to cold emails?
We haven't verified response rates at primitive yet.
Who is the hiring manager at primitive?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does primitive use?
primitive uses Workable.
How competitive is it to get hired at primitive?
Roles at <50-person B2B, Infrastructure companies typically draw 50-100 applicants in the first two weeks. Applying inside 72 hours of a posting going live is the single biggest lever you control.
How many rounds is the primitive interview?
3 stages: Intro Call, Technical Deep Dive, Final Round.
Is the primitive interview hard?
The interview emphasizes relevant experience and culture fit over abstract problems. Hardest stage: Final Round.
Does primitive give a take-home task?
No, primitive does not include a take-home stage.
How long does primitive take to get back to you?
Around 7 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the primitive interview?
Prepare for relevant experience and culture fit. A <50-person startup wants proof you can ship, not that you can whiteboard.
Where is primitive based?
primitive is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Get primitive roles before they're posted
A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window — and where we put you in it.
From $9/month, cancel any time.
Watching primitive
0 applicantsRole spotted & verified
1You get the alert
1You've applied
~8Hits the job boards
250+