Strategic Projects Associate - Coding (San Francisco)

Job description: JOB DESCRIPTIONThis is a research lab investigating the boundaries and capabilities of artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation serving all of the frontier AI labs. The company is Series A, based in San Francisco, and backed by Y Combinator, BoxGroup, ex-partners from Lightspeed and Index Ventures, and senior leadership at Google DeepMind and Meta GenAI. The founding team brings backgrounds from Jane Street, Meta, Citadel Securities, Google, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Silver Lake, Berkeley AI Research (BAIR), and Stanford AI Laboratory (SAIL).This is not a typical operations role. Technical Strategic Projects Associates work directly with the founding team on high-priority technical and operational projects supporting work with frontier AI labs. High performers can advance to SPL in approximately one year making this a fast-track alternative to traditional entry-level consulting, banking, or tech rotational programs.What You'll Own:Partner with frontier AI labs to coordinate dataset generation projects, manage timelines, and ensure delivery excellenceBuild and maintain operational tools using AI (ChatGPT, Claude Code) and scripting to automate workflows, track metrics, and improve efficiencyManage teams of technical experts across software engineering, data science, and MLCreate technical documentation, project briefs, and data samples for customer presentationsDrive process improvements and build systems to scale operations as the company grows Qualifications: REQUIREMENTSNew grad to 2 years of experienceTechnical fluency daily use of ChatGPT, Claude Code, and comparable AI tools in real workflowsHigh-intensity background: top-company technical internships or prior startup experienceExtreme ownership and ability to operate independently with minimal supervisionStrong written and verbal communication; comfortable interfacing with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to learn rapidly, iterate, and thrive in ambiguous environmentsCS, ML, software engineering, or technical major preferredSan Francisco, in-person Why is This a Great Opportunity: WHY THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITYDirect mentorship from a founding team with pedigrees from Jane Street, Citadel, Google, Meta, Goldman Sachs, and top AI research labsSeries A, one of the fastest-growing YC companies of all time exceptional trajectory for an early hireMeaningful equity with a clear path to advancement not a dead-end entry roleFast-track to SPL in approximately one year for high performersBuild a network of frontier AI researchers, builders, and investors from day oneDevelop real, hands-on AI fluency working alongside the tools and labs shaping the future of AIFast-track alternative to traditional entry-level consulting, banking, or tech rotational programs higher ceiling, faster growth, more ownershipCompetitive salary ranging from $80,000$110,000Founding role as an early hire with direct exposure to the founders from day oneLearn how to scale a company from the ground up with hands-on mentorship from the founding teamCompetitive EquityNigel