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Clera

Founder Associate

San Francisco · On-site · FullTime · Engineering

$90K – $120K

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About the role

Go-to-Market
ABOUT THE ROLE Join the founding team of an early-stage AI recruiting startup as a hands-on operator working across strategy, operations, growth, and product. You will take ownership of high-impact projects and help improve how candidates connect with startup opportunities. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Lead founder-priority projects from planning through execution, including new market initiatives. - Improve the candidate experience, funnel conversion, and hiring outcomes. - Build and refine scalable operational processes and systems. - Support go-to-market work through messaging, experiments, and partnerships. - Turn feedback from candidates and hiring companies into actionable product priorities. - Switch independently between operations, strategy, recruiting, and special projects as priorities evolve. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Approximately 1 to 3 years of relevant professional experience. - Experience as a Founder Associate, Chief of Staff, or comparable startup operator. - Comfort with ambiguous work and the ability to drive projects independently across different functions. - Strong judgment, clear communication, and an interest in building within an early-stage AI and recruiting environment. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Annual salary range: $90,000 to $120,000 USD. Visa sponsorship is available. LOCATION On-site in San Francisco, California, United States.