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Founder Associate

$90k to $120k

San FranciscoFull-timePosted Nov 6, 2026

Against the San Francisco typical range

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join the founding team of an early-stage AI-powered recruiting and talent marketplace company as a hands-on operator. You will take on high-impact work across product, growth, operations, and partnerships to improve candidate outcomes and help the business scale.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Lead founder-priority projects, from exploring new markets to executing strategic initiatives.
  • Improve the candidate experience, funnel conversion, and hiring outcomes.
  • Design and implement scalable operating processes and systems.
  • Support go-to-market efforts by refining messaging, running experiments, and developing partnerships.
  • Turn feedback from candidates and hiring companies into actionable product priorities.
  • Independently shift between operations, strategy, recruiting, and special projects as business needs 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, with hands-on ownership in founder support, strategy, recruiting, growth, or special projects.
  • Ability to work independently across varied, ambiguous projects and drive outcomes end to end.
  • Willingness to work closely with a small founding team in an early-stage environment.

COMPENSATION

& BENEFITS Base salary is $90,000 to $120,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available. LOCATION On-site in San Francisco, California. Candidates must be based in San Francisco or willing to relocate. The role involves working in person with the founding team in a shared living and working setup.

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