Top Business Jobs at Sequoia-Backed Startups
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Want to work on the business side of high-growth startups? This list features business, operations, and strategy jobs at Sequoia-backed companies hiring in 2025.
Find roles in sales, marketing, customer success, business development, operations, finance, recruiting, and more, at fast-scaling companies like Rippling, Amplitude, Dropbox, DoorDash, and Notion. These companies are backed by Sequoia Capital and are known for scaling fast and hiring sharp operators.
We’ve included a mix of remote, hybrid, and on-site roles, many in top tech hubs like SF Bay Area, NYC, and LA. You’ll see opportunities for recent grads (2024/2025), as well as mid-level and experienced candidates looking to grow their careers in fast-paced environments.
These are high-impact business jobs with real ownership, career growth, and the opportunity to work directly with product and engineering teams in dynamic, VC-backed environments.
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Ethos LifeSeniorPrincipal Offline Acquisition Marketing$127k - $223kRemote in USA$127k - $223k5d - 4d
ZiplineExpertHead of State & Local Government Affairs and Public Affairs$230k - $270kSan Bruno, CA$230k - $270k4d - 6dEthos LifeExpertDirector of Product - Conversational AI$184k - $324kRemote in USA$184k - $324k6d
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Oasis SecurityMid LevelCampaign & Pipeline Marketing ManagerNew York, NY---6d - 6d
TrellixMid LevelIT Functional AnalystRemote in India---6d - 6dTrellixExpertProduct Marketing DirectorAylesbury, UK---6d
- 6dOasis SecurityMid LevelField Marketing & EventsRemote in UK---6d
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Temporal TechnologiesSeniorSenior Product Manager - Scalability & Compute$180k - $230kRemote in USA$180k - $230k6d - 6d
Iambic TherapeuticsExpertHead of Medical WritingBoston, MA---6d - 6d
Maven ClinicSeniorClient Delivery Manager$115k - $140kRemote in USA$115k - $140k6d - 6dTrellixExpertPrincipal Product Manager$190k - $250kRemote in USA$190k - $250k6d
- 6dTrellixExpertDirector of Product Certifications and ComplianceRemote in USA---6d
- 3dTrellixJuniorProduct ManagerBengaluru, India---3d
- 6dZiplineExpertHead of MarketplaceSan Bruno, CA---6d
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TactoJuniorField Marketing & Community GrowthMunich, Germany---6d
Explore our FAQ section to learn more.
Sequoia backs companies with breakout potential, massive markets, elite founders, and early traction. Think Stripe, Airbnb, WhatsApp. Many of their startups have strong product DNA and technical founders. For candidates, that usually means fast-paced environments, high hiring bars, and big long-term upside if the bet hits.
No, but you need to think like an owner. Experience in consulting, finance, or strategy can help, but many Sequoia-backed companies value operators with real execution chops. If you’ve scaled a process, run cross-functional projects, or driven results under chaos, you’re more appealing than someone with just a polished resume.
Product ops, growth, rev ops, GTM strategy, and biz ops are common early hires. Many roles start generalist, helping with fundraising, hiring, product feedback loops, or internal analytics. These jobs are often untitled at first, but evolve into Chief of Staff, Head of Ops, or early PM roles quickly.
Don’t just talk about your background, research the company deeply. Write a short teardown of their product, analyze a go-to-market angle, or suggest one thing you'd improve. Founders at Sequoia companies are sharp; they'll notice when you've done more than just skim the homepage.
Not always, but they usually have stronger investor support, better access to follow-on funding, and clearer paths to scale. That said, they're still startups, high-growth and high-risk. If you're risk-averse, look for Series B+ companies with clear traction and a defined business model.
Ask how recently they raised, what milestones they’ve hit, and who’s on the exec team. Look for clarity in their pitch, strength in product, and urgency in hiring. Sequoia’s brand opens doors, but what matters most is whether *this* startup knows what it's building and for whom.
