Scale AI · 2 weeks ago
Chief of Staff
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$181K/yr - $226K/yr
6+ years expScale AI is focused on developing reliable AI systems for critical decisions, and they are looking for a Chief of Staff to support the VP of Operations. The role involves enhancing team operations, driving key priorities, and managing cross-functional projects to ensure effective execution across various teams.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data Collection and LabelingGenerative AIImage RecognitionMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Act as a strategic partner and advisor to a senior leader - elevating insights, synthesizing data and shaping decisions across initiatives
Serve as a “Swiss army knife” operator: independently structure ambiguous problems, drive clarity and deliver solutions across technical and non-technical domains
Manage the operating cadence of the team, including planning cycles, workshops, business reviews
Collaborate closely with other functional teams and leaders across Scale, enabling you to influence without authority and drive alignment on critical priorities
Help build team cohesion by supporting on team communications and events
Proactively identify issues and resolve problems before they escalate and work with the VP to unblock teams to ensure forward momentum
Qualification
Required
6–10 years of experience in top management consulting, finance and/or a high-growth technology or marketplace companies, with a strong track record of delivering cross-functional initiatives and results in high-pressure environments
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and use data to drive decisions (SQL fluency required)
Highly autonomous with strong judgment and discretion, able to navigate ambiguity, take ownership and influence across technical and non-technical teams
Strong operator with experience running, facilitating or improving operating cadences - planning cycles, workshops, reviews, and cross-functional projects
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate both cross-functional coordination and intra-team communications
Intellectually curious, eager to learn about GenAI model training and the broader AI ecosystem
Preferred
Experience in an operating role at an Business-To-Consumer (B2C) company, ideally a marketplace
Experience in an AI company or on AI-related projects
Experience directly working with senior executives in a high-agency role
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits
A learning and development stipend
Generous PTO
A commuter stipend
Company
Scale AI
Scale’s mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world’s most important decisions.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.9BKey Investors
MetaAccelTiger Global Management
2025-06-10Corporate Round· $14.3B
2025-06-04Series Unknown
2024-05-21Series F· $1B
Leadership Team
Jason Droege
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Clemens Viernickel
Head of Product
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