Clera
Founder Associate
San Francisco · Exec
H1B sponsorship available$90k-$120kDetected 5 days ago
JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonReactNode.jsPostgreSQLRecruitingCommunication
About the role
- Join a fast-growing, pre-seed AI startup that is reimagining how top talent connects with leading VC-backed companies.
- This is a true 0→1 operator seat, working directly alongside the founding team.
Responsibilities
- Founder-priority projects: Lead new market initiatives from strategy through execution
- Ops & systems: Design scalable processes that keep pace with rapid growth
- Go-to-market support: Refine messaging, run experiments, and develop partnerships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across founders, engineers, and recruiting stakeholders
- Design scalable processes that keep pace with rapid growth
Requirements
- Experience with one or more components of the tech stack (TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, React, Node.js, PostgreSQL) - or a demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly
- Prior experience in a startup environment, or in roles with high ownership and accountability
- 2-6 years of overall professional experience
Nice to have
- Interest in AI-driven recruiting or a talent-first approach to hiring
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and moving at speed
- Ambition toward becoming a founder, GM, or early-stage executive
- Real ownership - not "helping," but driving outcomes
- A team that values speed, sharp thinking, and high standards
- A fast track toward a founder, GM, or early exec trajectory
- Visa sponsorship available
- In-person, co-located environment with zero commute and tight feedback loops
Compensation
- Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 USD annually
Benefits
- Drive high-leverage projects end-to-end, learning how a high-performance early-stage team makes decisions
Company info
- Operating at the intersection of AI and talent acquisition, this company automates and optimizes workflows within the global headhunting industry - creating dramatically better outcomes for both candidates and employers.
- You'll span product, growth, operations, and key partnerships - owning whatever drives the company forward fastest.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa sponsorship available
This listing is sourced directly from Clera's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.