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Strategic Projects Lead (Full-time)

AfterQuery
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/10/2025
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
120,000 - 300,000 / yr

Company Description

AfterQuery is a research lab (backed by Y Combinator) investigating the boundaries and capabilities of artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation. We believe that pushing the frontiers of AI requires both rigorous scientific inquiry and exceptional human data. Join our team as we explore the fundamental limits and possibilities of AI systems.

Job Description

AfterQuery is seeking exceptional candidates for our Strategic Projects Lead position. This is
not a typical job – you'll work directly with our founding team on high-priority projects spanning
product development, research, and operations.

Compensation
Base Salary: $110,000 - $150,000
Total Compensation: up to $300k in cash comp in addition to equity

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the world’s leading AI labs to generate next generation datasets to push the boundaries of AI to the limits, directly generating revenue for the company
  • Manage teams of experts across a wide variety of domains, like finance, software engineering, and sciences
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop groundbreaking AI research
  • Drive initiatives across the company as an early hire
  • Support the team across various operational initiatives

Required Qualifications

  • Intense work ethic, agency, and drive
  • Passion for AI and interest in entrepreneurship
  • Competitive nature and demonstrated past success
  • Strong leadership experience and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ex-finance, consulting, or PE at a top firm
  • Interested in making a pivot to AI with demonstrated success elsewhere
  • Willingness to work 6-7 days a week

Salary : $110,000 - $150,000

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