Strategic Projects Associate, AI & Coding

About the Role

• Lead complex technical projects at the frontier of AI development for a fast-growing, $34M-funded AI startup.
• Build the data infrastructure used by leading AI labs to train and evaluate advanced language models and AI agents.
• Work across engineering, research, and operations, taking ownership of critical projects.
• Build the technical tools and systems needed to support rapid growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Own Strategic AI Projects: Lead complex dataset generation projects for frontier AI labs, managing timelines, technical requirements, and delivery.
• Build Tools Using AI & Code: Use Python, scripting, Claude Code, and other AI tools to automate workflows, build internal systems, and improve operational efficiency.
• Work With Technical Teams: Coordinate teams of software engineers, data scientists, and machine learning specialists to deliver high-quality technical projects.
• Drive Operational Performance: Analyze project metrics, build dashboards, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery.
• Bridge Engineering & Operations: Translate technical requirements into actionable projects, working closely with engineering and research teams to support product development and customer delivery.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Python
• Claude Code
• Scripting
• Full-stack development (ideally)
• JavaScript (ideally)
• Building software applications

Qualifications

• 0–2 years' experience in software engineering, technical operations, startups, or a similar technically demanding environment.
• Strong coding and technical ability.
• Background in computer science, engineering, or another technical discipline, ideally from a highly regarded university.
• Experience at a high-growth technology startup, as a founding engineer or through strong software engineering internships is particularly attractive.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects, work with technical teams, and take ownership of delivery.
• Highly ambitious, entrepreneurial, and comfortable working in an intense, fast-moving startup environment.
• Expected to take initiative and solve problems independently.

Why Join?

• Work at the forefront of frontier AI and LLM development, supporting the infrastructure behind some of the world's most advanced AI models.
• Join a rapidly scaling AI startup founded in 2024, with $34M in funding and a team of approximately 85 people.
• $110,000–$130,000 base | $210,000–$260,000 target OTE + meaningful equity, with uncapped performance bonus potential.
• Work alongside an exceptional founding team with backgrounds at Google, Meta, Citadel Securities, Jane Street, and Goldman Sachs.
• Combine software engineering, AI, strategy, and operations in a role where you'll both build technical solutions and own their real-world delivery.
• Located in San Francisco (Financial District), working on-site Monday to Friday, plus a half-day on Sundays (remote option available).
• Visa transfers considered, with sponsorship possible for exceptional candidates.
• This is an opportunity for an ambitious early-career engineer or technical graduate who wants to do more than write code — combining technical problem-solving, strategic ownership, and hands-on execution to help build the infrastructure powering the next generation of AI.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time