Mike Rubino
About Mike Rubino
Mike Rubino serves as the Head of Talent at Chef Robotics, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in recruiting, having held senior roles at companies such as Neuralink, Amazon, and Yodle.
Work at Chef Robotics
Mike Rubino serves as the Head of Talent at Chef Robotics, a position he has held since 2022. Based in San Francisco, California, he is responsible for recruiting top engineering talent across various disciplines, including robotics, software, electrical, and mechanical engineering. His role involves filling critical positions within the company, such as the Head of Autonomy and First Product Manager. He also focuses on sourcing candidates for roles that require local travel, including Technicians and Field Test Technicians, as well as early career opportunities like Robot Applications Engineer/Solutions Architect and Junior Performance Engineers.
Previous Experience at Neuralink
Prior to joining Chef Robotics, Mike Rubino worked at Neuralink as the Head of Recruiting from 2019 to 2022. During his tenure in the San Francisco Bay Area, he was instrumental in developing recruitment strategies to attract top talent in the field of neuroscience and technology. His experience at Neuralink contributed to his expertise in sourcing candidates for specialized roles within a rapidly evolving industry.
Recruitment Roles in the Technology Sector
Mike Rubino has extensive experience in technical recruitment, having held various positions in the technology sector. He worked as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Yodle, a Web.com Company, from 2016 to 2017, and at Pride Health from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he served as a Senior Technical Sourcing Lead at Amazon from 2017 to 2020, focusing on AWS Databases, Analytics, and AI. His background includes recruiting for roles that require expertise in building production robots and knowledge in perception, machine learning, and computer vision.
Educational Background
Mike Rubino earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University at Albany, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a foundation for his analytical skills and understanding of market dynamics, which are essential in his recruitment roles.
Focus on Engineering Talent
Throughout his career, Mike Rubino has concentrated on recruiting top engineering talent. He actively seeks candidates for roles that require specialized skills in robotics, software, electrical, and mechanical engineering. His focus includes finding infrastructure engineers, Site Reliability Engineers (SREs), and IT specialists who are interested in learning infrastructure engineering. This targeted approach enables him to meet the specific needs of the organizations he works with.