
Temple CEO Deepinder Goyal Sets Body Fat Threshold for New Hires amid Industry Backlash
Temple Performance-Tech Venture Seeks Exceptional Talent
Temple, a next-generation wearable technology company backed by former Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal, has issued a hiring post outlining stringent requirements for applicants. The company seeks engineers and product leaders who embody a unique blend of technical expertise and physical fitness.
Key Requirements
- Applicants must be "obsessive about the craft and the category" and live an athlete's life.
- Body fat percentage must be below 16% for men and 26% for women, or applicants must commit to reaching these benchmarks within three months.
- Successful candidates will be expected to work independently in Figma and possess hands-on skills.
Job Roles
Temple is hiring for a range of deep-tech roles, including:
- Analog systems and embedded engineers
- Computational neuroscientists
- BCI specialists
- Computer vision engineers
- Neuroimaging ML experts
- Product managers
Underlying Philosophy
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The company's hiring philosophy emphasizes the importance of founder-product alignment and the need for employees to "wear what they build" and "hate it until it's perfect." This approach is designed to mirror the extreme physical demands of the elite performance athletes that Temple aims to serve.
Background
Temple is developing a device that measures physiological and neural signals, combining high-precision sensors, embedded AI, computer vision, and brain-computer interface research. The company's goal is to create a deeply integrated performance system spanning body, brain, and recovery.
Investor Takeaway
Investors should be cautious of companies with unconventional hiring practices that may impact employee morale and retention.
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