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Overview
Title of Role : Head of Operations
Location : San Francisco, CA (On-site, 5–6 days / week with some flexibility)
Company Stage of Funding : Seed / Series A, Venture-Backed
Office Type : On-site with limited flexibility (hybrid day possible)
Salary : $150K – $220K base + equity
Company Description
We are representing a fast-growing, venture-backed AI startup that is building the next generation of data and marketplace infrastructure to support cutting-edge artificial intelligence models. The company is backed by top investors and is already generating millions in annualized revenue. Joining now means you’ll be part of an early team shaping a high-impact business at the center of today’s most important technological shift.
What You Will Do
- Build and scale the company’s marketplace from the ground up, enabling revenue growth by expanding task types and growing a network of specialized domain experts.
- Own and manage relationships with leading AI labs and enterprise customers, ensuring marketplace operations align with their evolving data needs.
- Recruit, vet, and manage domain specialists across industries (finance, healthcare, etc.), establishing scalable processes for workforce quality and output.
- Partner closely with engineering teams to enhance the workforce platform and integrate expert data into reinforcement learning environments.
- Take ownership of high-impact marketplace initiatives and play a key leadership role in defining the future of the company’s operations.
- Step into management responsibilities within 2–4 months, building and leading a small team of operations professionals.
Ideal Candidate Background
1–6 years of experience in Operations, Business Operations, Finance, or a Chief of Staff–style role.Previous experience in data-heavy startups, marketplaces, or fast-scaling environments.Strong background in finance, consulting, or investing (e.g., Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Hedge Fund) OR operational roles at leading technology companies / startups.Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field from a top university.Excited to thrive in a fast-moving, startup environment where you’ll take on a broad scope of responsibilities.Willingness and ability to work in-person in San Francisco (relocation support available).Preferred
Experience at high-growth fintech companies (e.g., Stripe, Ramp, Brex, Plaid, Robinhood, Affirm).Background at data operations or AI workforce companies (e.g., Scale AI, Appen, Sama, Labelbox).Technical literacy or exposure to AI / ML, with the ability to work closely with engineers.Experience managing small teams or mentoring junior colleagues.Compensation, Benefits, and Other Details
Competitive salary in the range of $150K – $220K base + equity.Opportunity to join a venture-backed startup at the ground floor and play a key role in scaling a high-impact AI business.Collaborative, ambitious, and mission-driven founding team environment.In-person role in San Francisco, offering the chance to work directly alongside leadership and industry partner#J-18808-Ljbffr