Product and Operations Lead Fast-growing technology company San Francisco, California $150k to $250k USD base a year

# Product and Operations LeadFast-growing technology company* LocationSan Francisco, California* TypeFull-time* Posted6 October 2026Apply for this roleTalk to us firstYou apply on Workable, where Raydar manages applications.The role, as published## About the companyOur client is a fast-growing technology company.## The roleRaydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Serve as a versatile operator who owns key external relationships and keeps work moving across product, research and operations. The position blends technical credibility with polished communication and includes creating repeatable internal processes as the organization grows.## What you'll do* **Build and maintain strong relationships with sophisticated**, technically minded clients.* Convert client feedback into clear priorities for internal product and research groups.* Act as a trusted advisor to both clients and internal technical colleagues.* **Coordinate delivery across research**, product, operations and partnership functions.* Identify process bottlenecks and introduce systems that scale.* Take on important special projects wherever the business needs extra help.* **Partner with scientists**, engineers and executives on open-ended initiatives that change quickly.* **Guide discussions about data assets**, model quality and the technology behind machine learning work.* Help define how client engagement and internal operations evolve as the business expands.## What we're looking for* **1 to 2 years** of relevant work experience.* A degree in computer science or a closely related technical discipline.* Solid grasp of machine learning workflows, especially how data is prepared and used for training.* Technical knowledge sufficient to earn the respect of engineering and research peers.* Understanding of how the quality and composition of data influence training results.* Clear, persuasive written and spoken communication with senior technical audiences.* Skill at bridging technical and commercial perspectives.* Strong curiosity, emotional intelligence and general problem-solving ability.* A resourceful, self-starting approach and a willingness to learn on the job in a fast-paced startup.* Ability to work on-site five days a week.## Bonus points* Established contacts at AI research organizations or model developers.* Prior work at a data services provider supporting AI teams.* An engineering degree plus early-career time in top-tier consulting, banking or an associate product role at an AI company.* Exposure to video, media or content technologies.* Early-stage startup experience, particularly helping stand up a client-facing function from the ground up.* Experience in product management, technical operations or a client-facing technical position.## Benefits* Health insurance## Location and work model* San Francisco, CA, United States* On-site, 5 days per week in office* Full-time## Compensation, as the posting describes it* EquityPay$150k to $250kUSD base a year #J-18808-Ljbffr