Strategic Projects Lead

As Strategic Projects Lead at AfterQuery, you'll work directly with founders on high-priority initiatives spanning product development, dataset generation, and operations. You'll sit at the intersection of strategy and execution, driving revenue-generating projects that shape the company's trajectory and push the boundaries of AI alongside frontier foundation model labs.

What You'll Do

• Partner with leading AI labs to build next-generation datasets that expand model capabilities and drive revenue.
• Manage and coordinate teams of domain experts across finance, software engineering, and the sciences.
• Collaborate with internal researchers to design and execute groundbreaking AI experiments and product initiatives.
• Lead cross-company strategic projects and serve as a key execution driver on the early team.
• Support day-to-day operations to help the team stay focused and move quickly.

What We're Looking For

• 2–5 years of experience in operations, strategy, product management, or startup environments with a proven track record of executing projects end-to-end.
• Technical background (engineering major/minor or relevant internship experience) paired with operational expertise.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to direct cross-functional teams and collaborate with leading AI labs.
• Deep passion for artificial intelligence and entrepreneurial drive, whether already in the industry or pivoting from another field.
• High agency, exceptional work ethic, and willingness to own critical projects in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience at high-growth startups or industry-leading companies.

Location

On-site in San Francisco, with expectation of 5 days per week in office (including half-day or remote Sundays as needed).