Full-Time

Product and Operations Manager – MBA/Master's University Graduate

Posted on 9/27/2022

Scale AI

Scale AI

1,001-5,000 employees

AI platform for data and models

Data & Analytics
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$1 - $89.6k

Entry, Junior, Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Remote

Required Skills
SQL
Data Analysis

You match the following Scale AI's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Academic Background:
  • MBAs and/or a masters degree in a technical field and/or an analytics heavy major (e.g., Engineering, Economics or Business.)
  • Ideally you'll have 2-3+ years of industry experience in an operational or product role at an early-stage startup, and/or 1+ years in a top-tier consulting firm, and/or a graduate degree in business
  • Experience
  • Analytical, planning, and process-building experience
  • Experience leading and influencing without authority
  • Experience working on operational problems (or a desire to do so)
  • Experience with data-driven analytics, including database querying or spreadsheet creation (SQL preferred)
  • Experience taking a product or process from 0 -> 1
  • Mindset
  • An entrepreneurial mindset that balances creative problem solving with the desire to run through walls to deliver outcomes. You are excited about building things from scratch!
  • Excited to do intense, high impact work (you should be prepared to work long weeks when necessary)
  • Ability to solve difficult problems in high-stakes environments
Responsibilities
  • Build & Iterate: Design new processes and tools and drive their implementation across the organization within the US and globally. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve processes for new and existing customers
  • Analyze & Experiment: Use quantitative experimentation to derive result-oriented actions for user acquisition, retention, experience, and performance
  • Design for Scalability: Simplify and streamline existing processes. Focus and remove barriers. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve processes for new and existing customers
  • Drive Data Delivery: Project manage key customer engagements. Ensure success against contracts while optimizing for throughput, quality and cost
  • Product Development: Develop new products or enhance existing ones to fulfill the needs of strategic customers or initiatives
  • Work on some of the most impactful problems at the company
Desired Qualifications
  • Software engineering background (a degree in computer science or equivalent experience)
  • Experience working in product development or product management
  • Entrepreneurial experience

Scale AI provides a platform that helps businesses develop AI applications by utilizing their enterprise data to customize generative models. The platform includes tools for collecting, curating, and annotating data, as well as features for evaluating and optimizing models. Scale works with a variety of clients, including major technology firms like Microsoft and Meta, large enterprises such as Fox and Accenture, and government agencies like the U.S. Army and Airforce. What sets Scale apart from its competitors is its comprehensive suite of tools and services that focus on safely unlocking the value of AI for its clients. The company's goal is to enhance the performance of advanced language models and generative models, making AI more accessible and effective for various industries.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.6B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

-5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for AI data annotation boosts Scale AI's market potential and client base.
  • Expansion into defense applications opens new revenue streams and strategic partnerships.
  • Partnerships with AI safety organizations enhance Scale AI's reputation as a responsible AI leader.

What critics are saying

  • Legal issues over labor practices could harm Scale AI's reputation and financial standing.
  • Controversial stance on DEI may deter potential talent and partnerships, affecting growth.
  • Expansion in San Francisco could increase operational costs amid uncertain economic conditions.

What makes Scale AI unique

  • Scale AI offers comprehensive data annotation for AI, unlike competitors focusing on single modalities.
  • The platform supports diverse clients, from tech giants to government agencies, enhancing its versatility.
  • Scale AI's commitment to AI safety initiatives sets it apart in responsible AI development.

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Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Coverage - Our health plans give you the flexibility to select the right coverage for you and eligible family members through a variety of plan options.

Easy to use 401(K) - Plan and invest for the future with a 401(k) via Guideline. Scale’s 401(k) plan provides you an opportunity to defer compensation for your long-term savings.

Wellness Fund - We care about the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of all Scaliens. Our $100/month wellness stipend can be used for gym memberships, acupuncture, meditation apps, and so much more.

Virtual Social Activities - Being remote has not stopped us from hosting fun virtual events. From trivia night to candle making, we ensure employees are fostering connections & building strong relationships.

Learning & Development - We know how important career growth is for Scaliens, so we offer a $500/year L&D stipend to help support continued development throughout your journey.

Flexible hours allow you to work when you are most productive. You can work with your manager to best plan your daily work schedule.

Generous Paid Time Off - Enjoy time to travel or plan a staycation. We encourage employees to take time off to recharge and prevent burnout. We have a flexible PTO policy where each employee is afforded the flexibility to take planned time-off as needed.

Commuter Benefits - Set aside pre-tax dollars to use on qualified transportation expenses to help ease your commute.

Parental Leave - Balancing work and family is essential, and Scale understands the importance of having adequate leave policies in place to promote a healthy home and work life.

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