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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

Human Delta is at the forefront of driving AI adoption for American enterprises. Supported by leading venture capital firms such as Susa Ventures, Wischoff Ventures, Afore Capital, Kleiner Perkins Scout Fund, along with contributions from renowned angels in research and finance, we are a dedicated team of engineers committed to building the operational frame…

Dec 8, 2025
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

Join Momentic and Shape the Future of Quality.At Momentic, we are at the forefront of innovation with our comprehensive quality platform, leveraging cutting-edge AI agents to empower our clients in maintaining quality throughout every phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Leading engineering teams at renowned companies such as Notion, Bilt, Quora, and Xero rely on Momentic to deliver exceptional products. Our platform executes millions of tests daily, ensuring the highest standards of quality.With a vast problem space to explore, we are eager to bring on board several talented software engineers across various tech stacks. Your expertise will help us build and own significant components of our solution.About Our ProductWe are developing an AI-native automated testing platform.Our product is highly integrated into our clients' workflows, serving as a quality gate for every pull request and deployment.We stand out in the market, far surpassing traditional tools like Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright.Experience our platform in action by watching the demo video on our website.About UsWe are a dynamic team of 12 professionals with backgrounds from companies like Robinhood, Retool, WeWork, Qualtrics, and Assembled.Located in San Francisco, we work in a collaborative office environment.Recently, we secured a Series A funding round, raising $15M led by Standard Capital, with participation from our esteemed investors, including Y Combinator, FCVC, and Transpose Platform.Ideal Candidate ProfileYou thrive on tackling complex challenges that involve both product development and technical uncertainties.You possess robust engineering fundamentals, write efficient code, and are aware of your strengths and areas for growth.You prefer hands-on work over meetings and are focused on productivity and delivering results.You excel in environments that grant you autonomy and allow you to manage your own projects.You are located in San Francisco or are willing to relocate, and you value in-person collaboration as part of our company culture.

Jun 23, 2025
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco Bay Area (San Mateo) or Boston (Somerville)

About the RoleJoin Generalist as the inaugural full-time member of our talent team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our hiring strategy. This multifaceted position encompasses full-cycle technical recruiting, while also addressing various other hiring needs as they arise. Your contributions will directly influence the growth and composition of our highly skilled team.Your Responsibilities Include:Collaborating closely with founders and executive leadership to identify and recruit key talent across all company functions.Managing the entire recruitment process from sourcing candidates to successfully closing offers.Designing and implementing efficient hiring processes and resources tailored to our evolving needs.You May Excel in This Role If You:Possess extensive experience in full-cycle recruiting.Demonstrate a quick aptitude for understanding complex technical positions.Have a strong intuition for assessing talent and interpersonal dynamics.Can adapt recruitment processes to align with the current goals of the team and company.We utilize Ashby as our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Feb 13, 2026
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Full-time|Remote|San Francisco Bay Area (San Mateo) or Boston (Somerville)

Are you passionate about the intersection of robotics and artificial intelligence? We are seeking a Robot Learning Generalist to join our innovative team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to develop and implement advanced learning algorithms that enhance robotic capabilities. You will collaborate with a diverse group of engineers and researchers to push the boundaries of what robots can achieve in real-world scenarios.As a part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that have a tangible impact on the future of robotics. Your contributions will help shape the development of intelligent systems that can learn from their environment and adapt to new challenges.

Mar 24, 2026
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Full-time|$150K/yr - $170K/yr|Remote|San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, New York, or Remote (USA only)

About FoundAt Found, we recognize the unique challenges faced by the self-employed workforce, which encompasses a vibrant community of 60 million Americans. Navigating complexities such as taxes, accounting, bookkeeping, and business banking can be daunting. That's where we step in.We are dedicated to crafting innovative tools that empower self-employed individuals with the security and peace of mind that has traditionally been reserved for larger corporations. Our business banking solutions automate tax and expense tracking, allowing small business owners to focus more on their passions rather than their finances.We invite kind, resourceful, and passionate individuals to join us in creating a robust safety net for the self-employed.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the product roadmap and influence company-wide strategy; analyze customer trends, gather product feedback, and identify pain points.Mentor managers to ensure their teams achieve goals and excel in their daily operations.Establish and track KPIs, OKRs, and operational tasks to drive team performance; develop strategic initiatives for the Customer Experience organization.Contribute to the creation of internal processes, policies, documentation, and training that bolster team effectiveness.Assist customers by managing high-profile internal and external escalations.

Feb 4, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco Bay Area (San Mateo) or Boston (Somerville)

About the RoleAs a Software Engineer specializing in Robotics Controls, you will take charge of the software that drives our robotic systems. Your role will involve close collaboration with machine learning teams to transform intended actions into smooth, efficient, and safe movements across various robotic embodiments. You will work alongside hardware engineers and partners to ensure optimal performance of systems, dynamics, and components.Key Responsibilities:Develop, implement, and rigorously test the complete real-time control system, ranging from low-level firmware to specifications for each robotic embodiment.Manage various robotic embodiments, from standard industrial collaborative robot arms to custom-designed hardware.Ideal Candidate Profile:Extensive knowledge in rigid body kinematics and robotic control systems.Proven experience in deploying robots in production environments with high reliability standards.Proficiency in high-performance, production-ready programming using Python and C++.Familiarity with kinematics and simulation libraries.Experience with robotic middleware frameworks such as ROS/ROS2/ZCM.

Feb 12, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

Join us on-site in the vibrant Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco!At Giga, we are at the forefront of building AI agents that have earned the trust of leading B2C companies worldwide. Our innovative solutions are utilized by industry giants like DoorDash to manage complex support and operations workflows across various communication channels including voice, chat, and email.After successfully raising $61 million in Series A funding, Giga is poised for rapid expansion with a roster of satisfied customers including DoorDash. We are committed to revolutionizing customer experiences with real-time AI agents capable of understanding emotions, resolving issues instantly, and scaling to meet the needs of the world’s largest enterprises.This is an exciting time for Giga as we aspire to become the premier AI platform for enterprise automation, powered by our cutting-edge voice superintelligence. To reach these ambitious goals, we are seeking exceptional engineers to join our team.Our engineers have the autonomy to make a real impact, affecting millions of users daily. This unique opportunity is backed by visionary founders and a clear trajectory toward building a generational company.The RoleWe are searching for our first dedicated HR professional to take charge of and enhance our core HR operations as we scale. This greenfield opportunity allows for the establishment of clear ownership and scalable processes within a function that is currently shared across Operations and other business areas.This hands-on role focuses on the day-to-day HR functions, emphasizing employee lifecycle management, compliance, and collaboration with benefits providers and employment counsel. Your immediate priority will be to build robust operational foundations.With our recent funding, we are entering a phase of accelerated growth. There is a strong desire to invest in comprehensive people initiatives like culture enhancement, manager enablement, and improving employee experiences once the foundational elements are established. This makes it a particularly thrilling time to join us and contribute to shaping the next chapter of Giga.

Mar 6, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco Bay Area (San Mateo) or Boston (Somerville)

About the RoleAs a Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing applications utilized by customers, deployment partners, researchers, and various internal teams to diagnose, educate, and perform quality assurance on our robotic systems.This position involves cutting-edge full-stack web and API engineering in a rapidly evolving AI-driven landscape.Your Responsibilities Will Include:Designing and implementing external and internal API interfaces for seamless interaction with Generalist systems.Creating tools and workflows that support and expedite the core objectives of researchers, engineers, and operations teams across the organization.Developing the primary web application used by researchers, operations, and deployment teams to assess and train robotic models.You May Excel in This Position If You:Possess a strong intuition for crafting exceptional user interfaces and experiences.Have a solid understanding of modern web stack technologies, including Typescript, React, FastAPI, Postgres, and AWS.Know how to effectively manage and utilize contemporary AI coding agents to enhance development speed while ensuring high production quality.

Feb 12, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco Bay Area (San Mateo) or Boston (Somerville)

About the RoleIn the realm of machine learning, pretraining lays the foundation for a general model, while post-training refines that model, enhancing its utility, controllability, safety, and performance in real-world applications. As a Post-Training Research Scientist, you will transform large pretrained robot models into production-ready systems through methodologies such as fine-tuning, reinforcement learning, steering, human feedback, task specialization, evaluation, and on-robot validation at scale. This position offers a unique opportunity for individuals from diverse backgrounds to evolve into full-stack ML roboticists, adept at swiftly identifying challenges across machine learning and control domains. This is where innovative research converges with practical implementation.Your Responsibilities Include:Crafting fine-tuning and adaptation strategies tailored for specific robotic tasks and embodiments.Developing methodologies to enhance reliability, robustness, and controllability of robotic systems.Establishing evaluation frameworks to assess real-world robot performance beyond just offline metrics.Collaborating with ML infrastructure teams to optimize inference-time performance, including latency, stability, and memory usage.Utilizing advanced techniques such as imitation learning, reinforcement learning, distillation, synthetic data, and curriculum learning.Bridging the gap between model outputs and tangible outcomes in the physical world.You Might Excel in This Role If You:Possess experience in fine-tuning large models for downstream applications, including RLHF, imitation learning, reinforcement learning, distillation, and domain adaptation.Have a background in embodied AI, robotics, or real-world machine learning systems.Demonstrate a strong commitment to evaluation, benchmarking, and failure analysis.Are comfortable troubleshooting and debugging across the entire ML stack, from analyzing loss curves to understanding robot behavior.Enjoy rapid iteration and thrive on real-world feedback loops.Aspire to connect foundational models with practical deployment scenarios.About GeneralistAt Generalist, we are dedicated to realizing the vision of general-purpose robots. We envision a future where industries and homes benefit from collaborative interactions between humans and machines, enabling us to achieve more than ever before. Our focus is on building embodied foundation models, starting with dexterity, and advancing the frontiers of data, models, and hardware to empower robots to intelligently engage with their environments.

Feb 12, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

About KreaAt Krea, we're at the forefront of developing innovative AI creative tools designed to empower artists and creatives. Our mission is to create technology that enhances human creativity rather than replacing it. We view AI as an exciting new medium, enabling expression across diverse formats, including text, images, video, sound, and 3D. Our commitment is to build advanced, user-friendly tools that harness this medium effectively.Having successfully raised over $83M, we are proud to be backed by esteemed Silicon Valley investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Bain Capital. Our passionate team, comprising musicians, designers, visual artists, and engineers, works collaboratively in our vibrant waterfront office in San Francisco.This RoleWe are seeking an Operations Generalist to manage and optimize the systems that keep Krea thriving. This is a multifaceted role encompassing partnerships, vendor relations, recruitment, people operations, compliance, and legal matters. You will identify areas for improvement, implement effective systems, and ensure their sustainability. If it's operationally necessary at Krea, you'll take the lead on it!Key ResponsibilitiesPartnerships & VendorsLead negotiations with GPU and cloud service providers, overseeing credits, capacity, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs).Manage relationships with key API and third-party service providers from onboarding to incident management.Stay abreast of the creative AI landscape, identifying potential partnership opportunities.Drive partnerships from initial discussions to integration and launch, collaborating closely with product and engineering teams.Recruiting & PeopleEstablish and oversee the recruitment pipeline, including sourcing, interview processes, and candidate experiences.Enhance Krea's workplace culture by organizing recruiting events and team-building activities.Manage onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition for all employees.Process & OperationsSet up and maintain the company's operating rhythm.Explore new office locations in San Francisco and future expansion areas.Legal & ComplianceEnsure compliance with legal requirements and company policies.

Mar 30, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

Join our dynamic team at Hilberts as a People Generalist, where you will play a crucial role in shaping our company culture and supporting our employees. In this role, you will be responsible for various HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. Your expertise will help us foster a productive and inclusive workplace.

Mar 3, 2026
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Passionate Generalist

Unlimited Industries

Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

At Unlimited Industries, we are driven by a mission to innovate and inspire. If you are deeply passionate about our vision and believe you can contribute uniquely to our team, we want to hear from you! Apply now to share your thoughts on how you can be an invaluable addition to our organization.

Apr 2, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco (Mission Bay)

Join Short Story, an innovative tech-driven retailer focused on empowering petite women (5'4" and under) with a seamless shopping experience. As a Founding Recruiter, you will play a crucial role in shaping our team and culture by identifying exceptional talent across various departments, including Operations, Styling, Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Client Experience. Collaborate closely with the CEO to define our hiring strategy, establish what excellence looks like, and create an environment where your contributions leave a lasting impact on the company. This full-time position is based in our vibrant San Francisco office.

Apr 28, 2025
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

At WilsonAI, we are revolutionizing the legal sector with our innovative product, Cursor, designed specifically for lawyers. Our platform empowers legal teams to review, negotiate, and manage contracts faster and more accurately than ever before. With the backing of Nomad Ventures and Autopilot, we successfully raised a pre-seed round of $1.7 million by the end of 2024.Since our inception, we have refined our product through valuable feedback from early customers, outperformed competitors in direct comparisons, and achieved significant revenue growth through founder-led sales. Our efforts have garnered attention from notable publications such as The Lawyer and Artificial Lawyer. We stand on the brink of a transformative opportunity to reshape the $1 trillion legal industry with cutting-edge AI technology.The RoleWe are in search of an extraordinary Founding Designer who possesses exceptional aesthetic sensibilities and robust frontend engineering capabilities. This pivotal role requires close collaboration with our CTO, direct interaction with customers, and establishing a high standard for design quality at WilsonAI. You will influence the visual and functional aspects of our product across various platforms, from essential product workflows to marketing materials.This hands-on position offers complete ownership of the design process. You will work quickly, delve into intricate details, and be accountable for transforming concepts into polished, production-ready designs. The role demands a high level of commitment and promises significant impact.What You Will DoDesign and develop intuitive, high-quality product interfaces using React and TypeScript.Take charge of complex workflows, including document reviews and AI-assisted contract processes.Create seamless, user-friendly AI-native interfaces that enhance the experience of using LLM-powered features.Engage directly with customers to identify challenges and validate design choices.Oversee the entire design-to-implementation pipeline, from initial concepts to final features.Set the standard for aesthetic excellence across all product and digital assets.What We Are Looking ForExceptional aesthetic judgment and meticulous attention to detail.Strong frontend engineering skills, particularly in React and TypeScript.Intuitive understanding of complex, professional-grade user interfaces.Sharp instincts for AI-driven user experience and presentation of LLM outputs.A deep commitment to craftsmanship and a desire to create genuinely beautiful products.Comfort in collaborating with customers and integrating their feedback into designs.

Jan 18, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco, CA

Join Ranger as a Founding Marketer At Ranger, we empower agents to rapidly verify their work with our intuitive QA tools. Our mission is to transform visionary ideas into tangible products efficiently, allowing teams to operate at agent-speed while ensuring top-notch quality. With renowned companies like Fanatics, Amplitude, and Clay utilizing Ranger, we are poised for exponential growth. We need a dynamic marketer who can elevate our visibility and ensure every engineer is aware of our groundbreaking solutions. Backed by $8.9M in funding from XYZ and General Catalyst, along with angel investors from leading firms like Linear, Webflow, and OpenAI, we are strategically located in San Francisco's Presidio.

Apr 1, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

Join Formal as a Founding Designer, where you will be pivotal in crafting and narrating our brand's journey through exceptional UI/UX, visuals, branding, and video production. You will take charge of our design strategy, collaborating with our CEO and engineering team to ensure a seamless user experience and a compelling brand presence.

May 3, 2025
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Founding Marketer

Valerie Health

Full-time|On-site|San Francisco, California, United States

Valerie Health is looking for a Founding Marketer based in San Francisco. This role centers on building the company’s marketing strategy and shaping how the brand is seen in the healthcare space. Role overview The Founding Marketer will design and run marketing campaigns that highlight Valerie Health’s services. The work involves finding creative ways to connect with the target audience and supporting the company’s growth goals. What you will do Develop and implement marketing strategies that reflect Valerie Health’s mission Create campaigns to promote services and reach new audiences Help define the brand’s identity in the healthcare sector Support efforts to make healthcare more accessible Who we’re looking for Creative and motivated marketer Interest in healthcare innovation Experience building brands and running campaigns

Apr 28, 2026
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Software Engineer - Generalist

mergeapiintegrationsandbox

Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Software Engineer - Generalist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement innovative software solutions that drive our mission forward. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to tackle complex challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Apr 24, 2025
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

About the Role mercor is seeking an Administrative Generalist in San Francisco. This role supports daily operations by keeping administrative processes organized and efficient. The position offers a chance to work closely with different teams and contribute to the company’s productivity. What You Will Do Manage schedules and calendars for team members Coordinate meetings, including logistics and follow-ups Handle correspondence and communications Assist with project management tasks as needed Who Succeeds Here Organized and detail-oriented Enjoys collaborating with colleagues Comfortable adapting to changing priorities This is an on-site position based in San Francisco.

Apr 18, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|San Francisco

Overview: Sphinx has an impeccable track record, winning every deal we've pursued. Our innovative product is ready to revolutionize compliance in the banking and fintech sectors. We are searching for a dynamic individual to spearhead our sales efforts, ensuring our solution reaches every bank and fintech that requires it. If you have a history of securing six and seven-figure enterprise contracts and thrive in a startup environment, we want to connect with you.Company BackgroundIn a world where compliance is essential yet flawed, Sphinx is transforming the landscape. Our AI-powered analysts function seamlessly within browsers, APIs, and internal systems, automating critical processes like AML, KYC, KYB, and transaction monitoring from start to finish.Our mission is to help banks and fintechs reduce manual work by 90%, lower compliance costs by four times, and accelerate onboarding processes. We have established trust with leading financial institutions across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Latin America.Having closed every deal we have targeted, including substantial contracts with major banks, we now seek a dedicated sales leader. You will be responsible for constructing our sales pipeline, managing the sales cycle, and laying the groundwork for a scalable sales organization.Why Join Sphinx?Transformative Market Opportunity: The banking sector allocates approximately $200 billion annually to hire numerous analysts for compliance tasks. Innovation in this space is scarce, and our competitors are often criticized by customers. Your role will be pivotal in providing the intelligence layer vital to safeguarding the financial system.Proven Success: With a flawless RFP win rate, our product is in high demand. Your focus will be on connecting with the right stakeholders more frequently.Build from the Ground Up: This is a unique opportunity to develop our sales strategy from scratch. Collaborate directly with the CEO to shape our sales approach, recruit the first Account Executives, and design our revenue model. Your success in this role could see you evolve into a sales leader at a groundbreaking company.Impactful Contribution: You will influence pricing, packaging, territory strategy, and go-to-market positioning, leaving your mark on all revenue-driving initiatives.Dynamic Team Environment: Join a small yet powerful team led by co-founders who have successfully sold an AI company and developed machine learning systems that scaled to millions of users. Our San Francisco team comprises PhDs, industry leaders, and competitive engineers.

Feb 22, 2026

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