Founder Associate
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026. Clera scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.