Founder Associate

ABOUT THE ROLE Join the founding team of an early-stage AI-enabled recruiting and talent-matching company as a hands-on operator. This role works across product, growth, operations, and partnerships to improve candidate outcomes and help build scalable company foundations. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Lead high-priority projects from planning through execution, including new market initiatives and strategic work. - Improve the candidate experience and funnel, with a focus on conversion, quality, and outcomes. - Design and implement operational processes and systems that support company growth. - Support go-to-market efforts by refining messaging, running experiments, and developing partnerships. - Turn feedback from candidates and hiring teams into actionable product priorities. - Move independently between operations, strategy, recruiting, and other time-sensitive projects. 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. - Ability to work independently across operations, strategy, recruiting, and special projects. - Comfort with ambiguity, a fast pace, and taking ownership of outcomes. - Based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary: $90,000 to $120,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available. LOCATION On-site in San Francisco, California. The role involves working closely in person with a small founding team.