Talent Operator

San Francisco, CA · On-site · Full-timeCompensation: $80,000–$110,000 base + OTE ~$140,000–$170,000+ (uncapped) + equity (0.01%–0.15%)

About the Company

Our client is building an AI-powered recruiting marketplace that connects elite startup recruiters with fast-growing companies through software and operational tooling. Its customers include 150+ venture-backed startups hiring across engineering and GTM roles.

Founded 2025 · 11–50 people (Seed) · Industry: Recruiting Marketplace / AI

The Role

Talent Operators are the engine of the marketplace: they run full-cycle recruiting for partner companies while actively stress-testing the client's internal AI and tooling, then grow into broader operational or leadership scope.

Tech stack: Internal AI recruiting platform + ATS; integrations with Ashby, Lever, Calendly, Slack.

Requirements

• 0 to 2 years in operations, recruiting, or another high-signal background (consulting, startup sales, etc.)
• High agency and output-driven execution
• Comfortable managing high-volume, fast-moving workloads
• Low ego and highly coachable
• Based in or relocating to San Francisco

Nice to Haves

• Extremely high agency — moves without being told and finds the answer before asking
• Competitive by nature, motivated by output, numbers, and results
• Energized by fast-moving, high-volume environments rather than drained by them
• Low ego and coachable — takes feedback immediately and applies it
• Curious about recruiting, talent markets, and how startups hire
• A new grad or early-career candidate with a strong academic foundation or a boutique-agency background
• Committed to building diverse, inclusive teams (candidates from underrepresented backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply)

Why Join

• A proving ground for leadership: explicitly a launchpad into Account Management, Recruitment Management, or Marketplace Operations based on where you spike
• Uncapped, merit-based upside: earnings tied directly to revenue from successful placements — OTE ~$140K–$170K+, uncapped
• A ground-floor seat: be the primary power user shaping the AI and recruiting tooling as it scales from 200 to 1,000+ customers

Details

• Location — San Francisco, CA
• Work policy — On-site
• Compensation — $80,000–$110,000 base + OTE ~$140,000–$170,000+ (uncapped) + equity (0.01%–0.15%)
• Visa sponsorship — Not available
• Employment type — Full-time