Technical Operations Associate at AfterQuery in San Francisco, CA

Summary: AfterQuery is a research lab focused on advancing artificial intelligence through innovative datasets and experimentation. They are seeking a Technical Operations Associate to work closely with the founding team on high-priority technical and operational projects that support their collaborations with frontier AI labs. Responsibilities: - Partner with frontier AI labs to coordinate dataset generation projects, manage timelines, and ensure delivery excellence - Build and maintain operational tools using AI (ChatGPT, Claude Code) and scripting to automate workflows, track metrics, and improve efficiency - Manage teams of technical experts across domains like software engineering, data science, and machine learning - Create technical documentation, project briefs, and data samples for customer presentations - Support product development by gathering technical requirements, coordinating testing, and tracking feature releases - Analyze operational metrics and build lightweight dashboards to monitor project health and team performance - Drive process improvements and build systems to scale operations as the company grows - Interface with engineering and research teams on technical and operational coordination Required Qualifications: - Strong interest in AI and technical fluency—comfortable using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude Code, and learning new technologies quickly - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders - Extreme ownership, agency, and ability to operate independently with minimal supervision - Ability to learn rapidly, iterate, and thrive in ambiguous environments - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Collaborative mindset with ability to coordinate across teams - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and knowledge of technical tools Preferred Qualifications: - Background in software engineering, ML engineering, AI research, or computer science - Full-time or internship experience at a top tech company (FAANG, frontier AI lab) or quantitative trading firm - Prior startup experience or founding experience - Willingness to work long hours and weekends when projects demand it Required Skills: AI fluency, Technical tools proficiency Important Skills: Software engineering background, ML engineering background Nice-to-Have Skills: communication, Organizational skills, Collaborative mindset Benefits: Competitive salary + meaningful equity with clear path to advancement