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Velvet
Helping AI pass the audiovisual Turing test
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- San Francisco
- B2B
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A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
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Working at Velvet
Velvet is Helping AI pass the audiovisual Turing test, and now <50 people. Working at a B2B company at this stage means broad remit, direct access to founders, and equity that still means something if the company works out.
San Francisco, CA, USA is where most Velvet positions are located.
How to actually get hired at Velvet
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
Velvet is <50 people. No recruiter, no HR. Your application goes to a founder juggling everything. Cold outreach is how you actually get seen.
Who to contact at Velvet
No verified contact route for Velvet yet. Based on size (<50) and sector (B2B), a founder or department head is likely the decision-maker, but treat this as a model.
What Velvet screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Customize your CV for the Velvet role. Matching the job description language helps clear ATS filters.
Mistakes that kill Velvet applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at Velvet (<50 people). They notice.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Velvet is dealing with right now — is growing, and what you'd do about it.
Most B2B applications get ghosted. A day-five follow-up can double your response rate.
Applying to Velvet? Get the contact, not the form.
The Velvet interview process
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for Velvet. What follows is the typical process for a <50-person B2B company, so treat it as a model, not confirmed detail.
Interview stages
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Intro Call
Video call · 30 min
What it testsCulture fit and role expectationsUsually run byFounder or hiring manager - 2
Technical Deep Dive
Video call or in-person · 60 min
What it testsPast projects and problem-solving approachUsually run byTechnical founder or lead - 3
Final Round
In-person or video · 45 min
What it testsTeam fit and offer discussionUsually run byFounding team
Velvet interview timeline
Timeline: ~7 days. That's faster than the B2B median (10 days at <50 people).
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Velvet jobs, frequently asked questions
Is Velvet hiring right now?
We aren't tracking any live Velvet vacancies today. We re-check daily and this page updates as soon as a role appears.
How do I apply for a job at Velvet?
Use the apply links above, or check our guide to getting hired at Velvet.
Does Velvet respond to cold emails?
Not enough data yet on Velvet's cold email response rates.
Who is the hiring manager at Velvet?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Velvet use?
Velvet uses teamtailor.
How competitive is it to get hired at Velvet?
<50-person B2B companies see ~50-100 applicants per role in two weeks. The 72-hour window is your advantage.
How many rounds is the Velvet interview?
3 stages: Intro Call, Technical Deep Dive, Final Round.
Is the Velvet interview hard?
Expect relevant experience and culture fit, not algorithm trivia. Candidates report Final Round as the toughest stage.
Does Velvet give a take-home task?
No, Velvet does not include a take-home stage.
How long does Velvet take to get back to you?
Around 7 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the Velvet interview?
Focus on relevant experience and culture fit. At <50 people, they're testing whether you can operate without process, not whether you memorised algorithms.
Where is Velvet based?
Velvet is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Get Velvet 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 $5.99/week, cancel any time.
- livelivewatching Velvet0 applicants
- +2h+2hrole spotted & verified1
- +4h+4hyou get the alert1
- day 3day 3you've applied~8
- day 7+day 7+hits the job boards250+
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