How Many People Work at Gem? Headcount and Employee Trends

Gem is a recruiting software company that provides tools for talent sourcing, CRM, and candidate engagement. The company employs 169 people according to the provided data. The figures show 24 hires and 12 departures, with staffing distributed across product development, go-to-market, and corporate functions. The largest teams are Engineering and Sales & Support, indicating a balanced focus on building and supporting the product and customers.

Engineering is the largest department with 56 employees, representing roughly one-third of the company. Sales and Support follows with 48 employees, accounting for just over a quarter of headcount. Mid-sized groups include Business Management (15), Marketing and Product (15), and Finance and Administration (14), while smaller teams span Human Resources (6), Consulting (4), Operations (4), Information Technology (3), and Other (4). This mix reflects a strong core in technical and customer-facing roles supported by lean corporate functions.

Gem’s workforce is concentrated in San Francisco with 87 employees, alongside a notable presence in New York with 11. Additional team members are distributed across San Mateo (3), Sunnyvale (3), Los Angeles (2), Dallas (2), Austin (2), Toronto (2), and Waterloo (2). An additional 55 employees are in other locations, pointing to a distributed footprint beyond the primary hubs. Overall, the company maintains a strong Bay Area presence complemented by teams across the U.S. and Canada.