Founder Associate
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Clera scores B on the Alion truth index.
About the Role
Join the founding team of an early-stage AI recruiting startup as a hands-on operator working across product, growth, operations, and partnerships. You will take on high-impact projects that improve the candidate experience and help connect talent with startup opportunities.
What You'll Do
Drive founder-priority projects from initial research and planning through execution.
Improve candidate experience, funnel conversion, and matching outcomes.
Build scalable operational processes and systems to support growth.
Support go-to-market work by refining messaging, running experiments, and developing partnerships.
Turn feedback from candidates and hiring teams into actionable product priorities.
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.
A strong ownership mindset, sound judgment, and comfort working through ambiguous problems.
Interest in AI-enabled recruiting and early-stage startups.
Willingness to work in person alongside the founding team in San Francisco.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $90,000 to $120,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available.
Location
On-site in San Francisco, California, United States.