Founder Associate
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. Clera scores B on the Alion truth index.
About the Role
Join the founding team of an early-stage AI recruiting and talent-matching startup as a hands-on operator. You will take on high-impact work across strategy, operations, recruiting, growth, and product, helping improve the experience for candidates and hiring teams.
What You'll Do
Lead founder-priority projects, from exploring new market opportunities through execution.
Improve candidate funnel conversion, matching quality, and overall experience.
Build operational processes and systems that can scale with the business.
Support go-to-market work, including messaging, experiments, and partnerships.
Turn feedback from candidates and hiring teams into actionable product priorities.
Move independently between operational, strategic, recruiting, and special projects as priorities evolve.
What We're Looking For
Approximately 1 to 3 years of relevant professional experience, with growing responsibility in an early-career operating role.
Experience in founder support, strategy, recruiting, growth, special projects, or startup operations.
Previous Founder Associate, Chief of Staff, or comparable startup operator experience.
Ability to work independently across varied, ambiguous responsibilities and drive projects through to outcomes.
Interest in early-stage startups and AI-enabled recruiting or talent matching.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary is $90,000 to $120,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available.
Location
On-site in San Francisco, California. The role is designed for close, in-person collaboration with a small founding team.