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Full-Time

IT Manager

On-site

Updated on 9/6/2024

Weight & Biases

Weight & Biases

201-500 employees

AI platform for model development and management

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$145k - $200kAnnually

+ Equity

Mid, Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
IT Project Management
System Administration
IT & Security
Required Skills
Management
Salesforce
JIRA
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 4+ years in an IT engineering, infrastructure operations, or systems architecture role
  • Someone who can come into our office at least twice a week in the Mission district of San Francisco
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent preferred but not required
  • Experience building corporate IT knowledge bases, developing policy and procedure, and identifying areas to mature IT capabilities
  • Experience working at a small to medium scale technology startup environment with remote support
  • Experience with fleet management–we have primarily a Mac-based environment
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong analytical, problem solving, project management skills, and strong ability to prioritize
  • In-depth practical knowledge, troubleshooting and administration of commonly used SaaS applications. At W&B this would include Google Workspace, Okta, Slack, JIRA, Salesforce, Mode Analytics, Kandji, Sentinel One, etc.
Responsibilities
  • Build out and manage our IT Operations and Helpdesk support efforts, making sure all desktop applications, workstations, and related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions
  • Work with our PeopleOps team to ensure smooth onboarding/offboarding for employees from hardware/software to training. Create and implement a plan to mature our IT capabilities and help drive the adoption of technology and good practices for business requirements
  • Management and ownership of all software and hardware license renewals with an emphasis on data security and cost effectiveness
  • Develop and implement security policies and Internal IT audits. Track and manage compliance activities collaborating closely with the security team.
  • Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure

Weights & Biases provides a platform designed to help AI developers create more efficient machine learning models quickly. The platform includes tools for tracking experiments, managing workflows, evaluating model performance, and reproducing models, as well as features for version control and dataset iteration. This allows AI teams to conduct more experiments and improve their productivity. Weights & Biases operates on a software-as-a-service model, where clients pay a subscription fee to access its features, ensuring a steady revenue stream. The company stands out in the growing AI and machine learning market by offering a comprehensive solution that simplifies the development process for leading ML teams.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$250M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

22%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Winning the Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year Award for Generative AI underscores W&B's industry leadership and potential for continued growth.
  • Partnerships with industry giants like NVIDIA and participation in initiatives like the NAIRR pilot program highlight W&B's influence and commitment to advancing AI research and applications.
  • The platform's ability to support scalable and customizable AI applications makes it highly attractive to enterprises looking to deploy domain-specific AI solutions.

What critics are saying

  • The rapidly evolving AI and ML landscape requires W&B to continuously innovate to stay ahead of competitors.
  • Dependence on partnerships with major tech companies like NVIDIA and Google Cloud could pose risks if these relationships were to change or end.

What makes Weight & Biases unique

  • Weights & Biases offers a comprehensive suite of tools for AI and ML developers, including experiment tracking, workflow management, and model performance evaluation, which sets it apart from competitors who may focus on narrower aspects of the development process.
  • The platform's integration with leading technologies like NVIDIA NIM and Google Cloud enhances its appeal by providing seamless access to high-performance computing resources and advanced AI capabilities.
  • W&B's SaaS model ensures recurring revenue and long-term client engagement, unlike one-time purchase models that may not foster ongoing customer relationships.

Benefits

🏝️ Unlimited vacation time

🩺 100% Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and Family Coverage

🏠 Remote first culture with in-office flexibility in San Francisco

💵 $1000 home office budget with new high-powered laptop

🥇 Truly competitive salary and equity

🚼 12 weeks of Parental leave

📈 401(k)