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About the Company:

American Circular Solutions (ACS) is an AI-enabled IT asset disposition (ITAD) and electronics recycling startup launching in Tampa Bay. We combine computer vision sorting, robotic disassembly, and certified data destruction to serve enterprise clients who need compliant, auditable, and sustainable IT asset disposition. We are building the first AI-enabled, military-grade ITAD facility in the Tampa Bay region.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a VP of Operations who can build and run our recycling facility from day one. This is a founding-team-level hire — you’ll design the physical operation, lead the R2 certification process, manage the facility buildout, and oversee all processing, logistics, and compliance functions. The ideal candidate comes from the ITAD or electronics recycling industry, has hands-on experience with R2-certified facility operations, and can translate that expertise into building a next-generation AI-enabled processing facility.

You’ll be the operational backbone of the company — the person who ensures that when sales brings in enterprise clients, we deliver flawless execution on data destruction, material processing, chain-of-custody documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Facility & Operations:

• Lead the buildout of ACS’s Tampa Bay processing facility, including site selection, layout design, equipment procurement, and operational workflow configuration
• Design and implement processing workflows for device intake, data destruction, disassembly, material sorting, and commodity output
• Manage the deployment and calibration of AI sorting systems (computer vision, conveyor, robotic disassembly) in coordination with technology vendors (AMP Robotics, EverestLabs, or similar)
• Oversee daily facility operations including receiving, processing throughput, quality control, inventory management, and shipping/logistics
• Hire, train, and manage the operations team: processing technicians, logistics coordinators, warehouse staff, and drivers
• Establish and manage relationships with downstream processors, refiners, and commodity buyers for recovered materials (copper, gold, silver, palladium, rare earths)

Certifications & Compliance:

• Lead the R2v3 certification process from application through audit, ensuring facility, processes, and documentation meet all R2 requirements
• Implement and maintain NIST 800-88 compliant data destruction processes with full digital chain-of-custody tracking
• Manage all environmental compliance (EPA, Florida DEP) including hazardous material handling, reporting, and permitting
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all processing, safety, and compliance functions
• Prepare the facility and processes for future ITAR registration (Year 2 target) for defense/government contracts

Safety & Quality:

• Establish and enforce safety protocols for all facility operations, including hazardous material handling, equipment operation, and ergonomic standards
• Implement quality assurance processes to ensure enterprise SLAs for data destruction verification, processing turnaround, and documentation accuracy
• Manage relationships with insurance carriers, auditors, and regulatory agencies

Target Outcomes (First 12 Months):

• Month 1–3: Facility secured and buildout underway; R2 certification application submitted; initial team of 3–5 processing technicians hired; manual processing capability operational for early revenue
• Month 4–6: AI sorting cell deployed and calibrated; processing throughput ramping; NIST 800-88 compliant data destruction fully operational with digital chain-of-custody
• Month 7–9: R2v3 certification achieved; facility processing 100+ devices/day; downstream commodity relationships established and generating material recovery revenue
• Month 10–12: Facility operating at scale supporting 7–10 enterprise accounts; ITAR registration process initiated; operational costs optimized for profitability trajectory

Qualifications Required:

• 7+ years of operations management experience in ITAD, electronics recycling, e-waste processing, or a closely related environmental services industry
• Direct, hands-on experience with R2 (or e-Stewards) certification processes — ideally having led or significantly contributed to a facility achieving certification
• Deep working knowledge of NIST 800-88 data destruction standards and chain-of-custody documentation requirements
• Experience managing a processing facility: workflow design, throughput optimization, staffing, safety, and quality control
• Familiarity with EPA and state environmental regulations governing electronics recycling and hazardous material handling
• Proven ability to build and lead operations teams (10+ direct and indirect reports)
• Strong project management skills — comfortable managing facility buildout, equipment procurement, and vendor relationships simultaneously

Strongly Preferred:

• Prior experience at a recognized ITAD or recycling operation (Sims Lifecycle Services, ERI, All Green Electronics Recycling, Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations, Iron Mountain, or similar)
• R2 Lead Auditor qualification or direct audit preparation experience
• Experience with AI-enabled or automated sorting/processing systems (AMP Robotics, ZenRobotics, TOMRA, EverestLabs)
• ITAR compliance experience or familiarity with defense contractor requirements
• Florida-specific regulatory knowledge (FL DEP, local permitting)
• Experience at a startup or early-stage company where you built operations from scratch

Compensation:

Base salary competitive with market for VP-level operations leadership in Tampa Bay. Performance-based incentive compensation tied to operational milestones (R2 certification, throughput targets, cost optimization). Meaningful equity stake reflecting the founding-team nature of this role. Specific compensation package will be discussed with qualified candidates.

Why This Role:

• Build a next-generation recycling facility from the ground up — combining your industry expertise with cutting-edge AI sorting technology
• Equity participation in a high-growth venture in the $27.7B ITAD market
• Tampa Bay has no AI-enabled, R2-certified ITAD processor — you’ll be building the first
• Work alongside co-founders with deep industry experience (Iron Mountain background) and technical expertise (former AWS)
• Massive market timing: Windows 10 EOL, corporate AI hardware refresh, and Florida regulatory tailwinds all converging
• Direct line to co-CEOs with real decision-making authority and operational autonomy

• American Circular Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us as a Senior, AI Workplace Transformation Consultant

You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering successful organisational change, backed by experience and knowledge of PROSCI, Kotter or other change frameworks, while also helping clients unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365, Copilot, Copilot Studio, Viva and more. You’ll develop and implement advanced change management strategies; drive people change and enablement and ensure that new solutions are adopted smoothly and deliver measurable value.

You’ll be a self-starting, adaptable, and energetic individual who thrives in fast-paced environments. You’ll bring strong experience in consultative client engagements, be open to challenge and feedback, and feel confident constructively challenging clients to ensure the best outcomes for everyone involved. A growth mindset is essential, along with a clear expectation that you’ll actively contribute to the continuous improvement of Changing Social.

Location: Nashville Tennessee / Remote Time zone: Eastern or Central preferred

Key Responsibilities:

Change Management Strategy

• Lead the design and execution of advanced change management strategies for clients adopting Microsoft 365 and Copilot solutions.
• Apply proven methodologies to build adoption plans, communications, and training tailored to diverse audiences.
• Ensure all change activities align with client business goals and deliver measurable outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead stakeholder mapping, engagement planning, and delivery of sessions to secure buy-in at all levels.
• Advocate, support, coach and mentor senior leaders in the importance and necessity of change.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with client sponsors, technical leads, and end users.
• Facilitate workshops and feedback sessions to ensure adoption challenges are addressed proactively.

Adoption Metrics, Reporting & Value Realisation

• Develop and implement measurement frameworks to track adoption, usage, and ROI of Copilot and other Microsoft solutions.
• Use reporting tools to monitor project effectiveness and recommend data-driven improvements.
• Communicate adoption progress and value realisation to key stakeholders and sponsors.

Microsoft 365, Copilot, Copilot Studio & AI Agents

• Understand, identify, scope and support the elements of the M365 Modern Workplace Applications that are of direct impact to the clients needs.
• Be well versed in the identification of business workflows and processes. Capable in crafting new ways of working that utilise the M365 platform and drive real world ROI.
• Deliver Copilot projects and custom conversational AI agents to meet client needs.
• Advise clients on best practices for creating and managing AI-powered solutions that enhance workflows and productivity.
• Translate functionality into clear guidance for end users, ensuring solutions are user-friendly and deliver on their promise.
• Collaborate closely with technical teams and developers to align AI deployments with user needs and organisational policies.

Product & AI Knowledge

• Leverage deep understanding of our solutions to assess client needs and recommend the most suitable products or agents that deliver optimal value and outcomes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft 365, Copilot for Microsoft 365, Copilot Studio, and broader M365 modern work platform
• Deliver client training sessions, Q&A drop-ins, and knowledge-sharing to embed new ways of working.
• Keep up to date of Microsoft’s AI roadmap to guide clients on upcoming features and capabilities.

Client Relationship Management & Pre-Sales

• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Embed as a trusted advisor who can spot business benefits for our clients and build proposals and services to support those needs both commercially and via delivery.
• Support the sales team in scoping client needs, delivering demos, and showcasing our Copilot capabilities.
• Contribute to proposals and presentations, bringing both change management and technical expertise.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor or masters degree in Business, Organisational Development, Information Technology, Anthropology or a related field is preferred but not essential.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in adoption and change management, with at least some exposure to configuring or supporting Microsoft 365 solutions.
• Hands-on experience working with Microsoft 365 products, Copilot Studio, Power Virtual Agents, or similar conversational AI tools is highly desirable.

Certifications:

• Relevant change management certification (e.g. PROSCI) required. Or significant proven track record and specific detailed knowledge of change frameworks.
• Desirable: Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate (PL-200), Power Platform Solution Architect Expert (PL-600), or equivalent Copilot Studio certifications.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of change management tools and methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills.
• Confident in facilitating workshops and training sessions.
• Proactive, curious, and adaptable mindset with a passion for emerging AI capabilities.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge & Experience: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365, Copilot Studio, and change management best practices. Mentor colleagues and leads client training.
• Business Impact: Leads complex projects, drives measurable adoption, and supports business development.
• People & Team Management: Coaches junior team members, resolves issues, and drives collaboration.
• Communication & Influence: Communicates effectively with clients and internal teams, translating between technical and non-technical contexts.
• Problem Solving & Innovation: Designs creative solutions for adoption challenges, drives continuous improvement, and keeps up to date with the AI landscape.

Why Join Changing Social?

We are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are on an exciting journey of growth that offers huge potential for ambitious and likeminded people. Changing Social has ambitious plans for the future. We aim to expand our team substantially in the coming years, having grown 58% over the past 12 months, with growth plans to hit a head count of 200 over the next three to five years.

Our culture is built on the values of Lovability, Openness, Versatility, and Enthusiasm. We thrive on creativity, embrace diversity, and are passionate about delivering exceptional service. As a rapidly growing company with a global footprint and a head office in the UK, we cater to an international audience while maintaining a localised approach where necessary.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: 23 days of annual leave per calendar year, excluding Public Holidays, with an additional day for each year of employment up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Additional Leave: Gain an additional day of leave for each year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Annual Leave Carry Over: Carry over up to 5 days of unused annual leave to the next year.
• Festive Period: Business closure for a week during the festive period in December.
• Public Holidays: Flexibility to work over public holidays if desired or required, with time taken back on a subsequent day.
• Pension Scheme: 2% 401k employer contribution, 5% employee contribution.
• Flexible Working: Manage your own time to improve work-life balance and facilitate managing international time zones.

Additional Benefits:

Health and Wellbeing:

• US Health, Vision and Dental Plan
• My Mind Pal Wellbeing App

Financial Security:

• Bravo Perks: Points schemes and vouchers.
• Bravo Hub: Access to discount codes.
• Financial Wellbeing Tools: Budget planners, money-saving tools, and financial education resources.

Personal Development:

• Paid Microsoft Training and Certifications: Enhance your professional skills with company-sponsored training.

More about Changing Social

Our culture is built on the values of Lovability, Openness, Versatility, and Enthusiasm. We thrive on creativity, embrace diversity, and are passionate about delivering exceptional service. As a rapidly growing company with a global footprint and a head office in the UK, we cater to an international audience while maintaining a localised approach. Our POP values Preparation, Ownership, and Pride are the behaviours that underpin our high-performance culture. They’re how we turn our values into action, every day.

About the Company

The company develops and manages AI computing infrastructure that enables the training and deployment of advanced language and multimodal models. Its architecture includes high-density cloud clusters, on-premises data centers, and proprietary chip technology optimized for next-generation AI tasks.

The company’s semiconductor division is creating Language Processing Units (LPUs), custom accelerators designed for ultra-efficient inference, low-latency token generation, and scalable fine-tuning. This innovation sets a new performance standard for large language and reasoning systems used across various industries.

Through direct partnerships with AI developers, research labs, and global enterprises, the company provides access to secure, high-performance compute infrastructure designed for reliability, transparency, and continuous optimization.

The Opportunity: Chief Revenue Officer

The company is seeking a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) to oversee global commercial operations and expand revenue across enterprise, government, and research clients. The CRO will be responsible for establishing the company’s go-to-market strategy, revenue structure, and customer success systems within both infrastructure and chip divisions.

This position combines strategic revenue design with a deep understanding of AI hardware economics, compute allocation models, and long-horizon enterprise partnerships. The CRO will play a central role in building a global revenue organization capable of sustaining growth through multi-year infrastructure and co-development contracts.

Strategic Priorities

1. Commercial Growth and Revenue Architecture

• Build a global revenue model that aligns recurring compute utilization with long-term client engagements.
• Develop pricing and allocation frameworks for on-demand compute, dedicated clusters, and co-located hardware installations.
• Drive sustained ARR growth through enterprise subscriptions, chip licensing, and infrastructure partnerships.

2. Go-to-Market and Field Organization

• Lead global GTM strategy covering direct sales, partner programs, and vertical integration channels.
• Build regional teams focused on high-value sectors such as research, defense, autonomous systems, and generative AI.
• Establish operational standards for forecast accuracy, margin visibility, and deal lifecycle performance.

3. Partnership and Ecosystem Development

• Structure strategic collaborations with hyperscalers, model labs, and national research initiatives.
• Negotiate co-development and joint go-to-market agreements for LPUs and quantum-adjacent AI architectures.
• Represent the company in global forums related to AI infrastructure, chip innovation, and sustainable compute design.

4. Organizational Leadership

• Build a performance-driven revenue organization integrating sales, marketing, and customer operations.
• Define success metrics that link customer adoption, infrastructure utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure commercial decisions align with engineering velocity and product reliability.

Candidate Profile

• Fifteen or more years in executive commercial leadership across AI infrastructure, semiconductors, or high-performance cloud systems.
• Proven record of scaling ARR above $500 million through multi-channel enterprise and strategic partner ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of compute infrastructure economics, chip manufacturing cycles, and large-model deployment frameworks.
• Experience leading revenue operations in hybrid environments combining cloud delivery and hardware distribution.
• Strategic capability in long-term contract negotiation, cost modeling, and go-to-market orchestration.
• Demonstrated success building high-caliber revenue organizations in technically complex markets.

Compensation and Structure

• Performance Incentive: Up to 150 percent of base salary tied to ARR, profitability, and infrastructure utilization
• Equity Participation: 2 to 4 percent fully diluted, aligned with multi-year enterprise growth
• Comprehensive global benefits, travel and relocation support, and executive performance programs

This role defines the commercial architecture of one of the most advanced companies in the field of artificial intelligence. The CRO will shape how AI computing becomes accessible, efficient, and sustainable across the global economy.

Client Location: Playa Vista, CA or Bentonville, AR

Starting: 04/06/2026

Pay Comments: W2, Benefits and 401k matching

Minimum Pay (per hour): 35.00

Maximum Pay (per hour): 40.00

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 01/29/2027

Note: This roles requires 5 days onsite in either Playa Vista, CA or Bentonville, AR.

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Aquent is seeking a Store Designer to join their clients in-house creative agency. The team develops breakthrough and distinctive omnichannel brand design systems that meet customer needs and drive business objectives while keeping our global brand relevant in culture. They use creativity and design to make our brand an obvious choice for all.

We are seeking a curious, self-starting Designer with a strong foundation in 3D visualization and spatial design (2–4 years of experience) who is excited to lead the exploration of how AI tools can accelerate creative workflows.

Working alongside senior design leadership, this role will help visualize and prototype next-generation retail environments and store concepts, contributing to design systems that shape how the brand comes to life in physical space. The designer will drive the development of spatial concepts and floorplans, using 3D modeling, AI-assisted visualization, and rapid prototyping to bring new ideas to life.

This role is ideal for a professional who is fluent in 3D tools and eager to experiment with Generative AI as a creative accelerator—using emerging technologies to speed up concept development, rendering, and storytelling while refining outputs through high-level design craft.

Collaboration & Strategy

• Lead the ideation and visualization of store design systems that improve the customer experience while remaining operationally sound.
• Reimagine category floorplans, service spaces, seasonal visual identities, and in-store storytelling moments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including architecture, real estate, fixture design, and production.
• Establish AI-assisted creative workflows while collaborating within governance guardrails.

AI-Assisted Visualization & Workflow

• Utilize Generative AI tools to accelerate 3D concepting, rendering, mood boarding, and spatial storytelling.
• Develop and document effective prompt approaches and workflows that support scalable, brand-safe creative production.
• Apply human-in-the-loop editing—refining AI outputs through advanced modeling, lighting, material adjustments, and post-production polish.
• Maintain version control and ensure outputs align with strict brand and compliance standards.

3D Design & Craft

• Develop high-fidelity 3D models, spatial concepts, and perspective sketches for retail environments.
• Create detailed floorplans, site layouts, and scaled visualizations that clearly communicate design intent.
• Produce professional renderings and presentation materials that articulate both creative vision and operational feasibility.
• Translate complex ideas into clear visual systems that can scale across diverse physical locations.

Quality & Execution

• Ensure all outputs meet elite standards of craft, brand alignment, accessibility, and feasibility.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback quickly and iterate with agility.
• Deliver polished, presentation-ready work that is on-brief and strategically sound.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental design, interior design, industrial design, or a related field.
• Experience: 2–4 years of professional experience in 3D design, retail environments, or spatial design.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating advanced spatial thinking, 3D visualization, and a clear concept development process.
• Technical Skill: Proven ability to draw in perspective, work in scale, and develop complex floorplans or spatial layouts.
• Software Proficiency: Mastery of 3D modeling and rendering tools such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-Ray, 3ds Max, Blender, or Unreal Engine.
• Design Tools: High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and presentation tools (Figma, Google Slides).
• AI Integration: Professional experience using Generative AI tools (e.g., Midjourney, DALL·E, Firefly, ChatGPT, Gemini) for creative production and concept iteration.
• Agility: Strong curiosity and a demonstrated ability to refine AI-generated outputs through traditional 3D craft.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $35.00 to $40.00. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. Today, it is one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 197 million registered learners as of December 31, 2025.

Coursera partners with over 375 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, specializations, professional certificates, and degrees. Coursera's platform innovations including generative ai-powered features like coach, role play, and course builder, and role-based solutions like skills tracks enable instructors, partners, and companies to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning.

Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, students, and citizens in high-demand fields such as genai, data science, technology, and business, while learners globally turn to Coursera to master the skills they need to advance their careers. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp.

At Coursera, we're looking for inventors, innovators, and lifelong learners ready to shape the future of education. You'll help build global programs and tools that power online learning for millions turning bold ideas into real impact. People who thrive here are customer-first builders who move fast, simplify ruthlessly, and iterate relentlessly on the metrics that matter.

We're a globally distributed team and let you choose the best way you work, whether it's from home, a Coursera hub, or a co-working space near you. Our virtual hiring and onboarding make it easy to join us and start making an impact from anywhere. If you're ready to make a global impact, scale unique products exclusive to Coursera, and expand your career horizons, apply below.

As a Staff Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Coursera's product vision, delivering exceptional learner and partner experiences, and driving measurable business impact. You will operate at the intersection of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, navigating ambiguity while influencing cross-functional teams.

Customer-centric curiosity: Exhibit deep curiosity to understand customers and all elements influencing their experience, offering comprehensive, integrated solutions that address real needs.

Thriving in ambiguity: Operate effectively in uncertain, fast-changing environments, as often found in startup-like situations.

Balanced skills vs. domain experience: While domain expertise is beneficial, strong intellectual capacity, curiosity, proactiveness, and solid foundational product skills enable quick adaptation even without prior domain exposure.

Strategic & tactical agility: Seamlessly switch between defining long-term vision and deep-diving into execution details when required.

Ic excellence: As an individual contributor, comfortably navigate between strategy and execution to deliver impact.

Integrated experience design: A track record of designing end-to-end integrated experiences is a strong plus.

Tool familiarity: Familiarity with tools in the pm space, such as Jira, Figma or generative ai tools, though tool-specific experience is less crucial. A capable pm with strong core skills will learn quickly.

Speed of innovation: Demonstrates the ability to rapidly prototype, test, and iterate solutions to keep pace with evolving customer needs and emerging technologies. Balances speed with rigor to deliver impactful outcomes quickly.

As a Staff Product Manager, you will define and drive product strategy and own the roadmap for a high priority area of the Coursera platform, such as AI-powered assessment or agentic enterprise integration.

Translate customer insights and market trends into integrated solutions that can scale to serve millions of learners and customers around the world.

Lead execution from ideation and analysis through development and launch, delivering measurable outcomes.

Partner with Engineering, Design, and Data teams to deliver AI-powered product features and experiences.

Leverage data and customer feedback to inform decisions and continuously improve.

Mentor peers and contribute to building a high-performing product organization.

You have experience building, using, or experimenting with AI-driven products, particularly in the areas of workflow automation, conversational AI, decision support, or agentic AI, and transitioning from traditional UI to AI-driven or AI-first product.

You have a high bar across the board - from your own contributions to the people you work with, to the products you work on.

This role is available in the following US Pay Zones:

Zone 2: $180,00 - $228,000 Zone 3: $167,000 - $209,000 Zone 4: $156,000 - $195,000

At Coursera, we offer competitive, zone-based pay aligned to your location, experience, and role level across four U.S. pay zones. Our total rewards package goes beyond salary, with comprehensive health and wellness benefits, bonus and RSU equity programs, and global perks designed to help you grow and thrive wherever you are.

US Pay Zones:

• US-Z1: Bay Area
• US-Z2: NYC and Seattle Metro
• US-Z3: CA, WA, NY, NJ, CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, OR, RI, TX, VA
• US-Z4: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NV, NH, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VT, WI

About Straia

At Straia, we're building the AI-native intelligence layer for colleges and universities.

Today, colleges run on dozens of disconnected systems, forcing staff to spend hundreds of hours manually reconciling data, compiling reports, and tracking down insights. Straia changes that. We unify institutional data and layer on AI agents that answer questions, generate insights/visualizations, and automate repetitive workflows, transforming how colleges operate.

Over time, Straia will evolve into the core intelligence layer for institutional operations, where every function, from student advising to admissions to budgeting and resource planning, is supported by collaborative AI agents that understand each institution's unique data landscape.

We recently raised our pre-seed from a16z, Reach Capital, and JFF Ventures, and are now hiring a founding backend engineer to help build the technical backbone of how institutions interact with their data.

The Role

As a Founding Engineer at Straia, you'll work directly with a small team including directly with our CEO (Ryan), CTO (Alan) and CPO (Nikki) to design, build, and scale the core infrastructure of our platform.

This is a 0 → 1 opportunity to shape not just the product, but the engineering culture, architecture, and trajectory of the company. You'll ship fast, make key technical decisions, and help define how AI can power the next generation of enterprise data intelligence.

We're specifically looking for someone who consistently raises the bar. The kind of engineer whose default speed and judgment increase the velocity of everyone around them. If you thrive when expectations are high and the pace is fast, you'll feel right at home

What You'll Do

• Build the core platform — architect and implement services spanning data ingestion, query orchestration, and agentic AI workflows
• Ship end-to-end features across our React + Node.js + Postgres stack, integrating directly with LLMs like GPT, Gemini, and Claude
• Scale infrastructure on GCP for performance, reliability, and data security
• Collaborate with users (university data teams and administrators) to translate real problems into elegant, powerful solutions
• Lay the foundation for Straia's engineering culture, best practices, and technical roadmap
• Prototype fast, iterate faster — your work will directly shape how education leaders experience AI in their daily decision-making

Who You Are

• 4–7 years of experience building and shipping full-stack applications, with a strong emphasis on backend systems (Node.js, TypeScript, Postgres).
• Deeply technical, with a track record of building scalable, high-quality software
• Startup-minded — you thrive in ambiguity, love building from scratch, and see constraints as creative fuel
• Mission-driven — excited to improve education through technology that makes institutions smarter, faster, and more equitable
• Collaborative and high-agency — you take initiative, value clear communication, and have the instincts of an owner, not an employee
• AI-curious or experienced — exposure to LLMs, vector databases, or prompt engineering is a plus

Our Stack

• Frontend: React + Vite
• Backend: Node.js + Express, orchestrating data and AI agent workflows
• Data Layer: Postgres + Caching for fast queries
• LLM Integration: GPT, Gemini, Claude via API
• Cloud & Infra: Hosted on GCP

Why Join Straia

• Be one of the first engineers at a venture-backed AI company redefining institutional intelligence in higher ed
• Shape the core architecture and engineering culture from day one
• Work directly with top-tier investors and advisors from a16z, Reach, and JFF Ventures
• Join a small, fast-moving team that works incredibly hard, ships fast, and still makes time for good food, laughs, and adventures — we take our work seriously, but not ourselves
• Build meaningful technology that directly impacts student success and equity across colleges nationwide

What We Offer

• Compensation: $160K–$225K + equity
• Location: San Francisco (in office 4 days a week)
• Benefits: Health (platinum insurance), dental, and vision

**We do not sponsor Visas**

About LegalOS

LegalOS is a YC-backed immigration law startup that combines cutting-edge AI with experienced attorney oversight to deliver faster, smarter visa petitions. We specialize in business immigration—O-1A/O-1B extraordinary ability, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, and H-1B visas—and operate an attorney-in-the-loop model where AI accelerates research, drafting, and case strategy while licensed attorneys make every legal decision.

We’re a small, high-output team that punches well above its weight. If you want to do meaningful immigration work, learn fast, and help build something from the ground up—this is the role.

The Role

We’re looking for an Immigration Operations Lead with hands-on experience in business immigration—whether that’s as a paralegal, immigration assistant, or in another operational role at a firm or company that handles employment-based visas. You should know visa categories like O-1A, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, and H-1B inside and out—not from a textbook, but from actually building cases, assembling evidence packages, and navigating USCIS adjudication standards. You know what a strong petition looks like and what gets an RFE.

You’ll own the operational side of our case portfolio—managing timelines, coordinating evidence collection, preparing filings, and communicating directly with clients over email, video, and Slack throughout the petition process. You’ll work alongside our supervising attorney and client-facing team to make sure every case is strategically airtight and filed on time.

This is not a traditional immigration role. We’re building at the intersection of AI and immigration law, and we need someone who’s genuinely excited about that. You’ll use AI-powered tools daily to draft petition documents, analyze case strategy, and build evidence packages. We don’t need you to be a technologist—we need you to be a sharp immigration professional who sees AI as a force multiplier for doing better legal work.

What You’ll Do

•      Manage a portfolio of business immigration cases (O-1A, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, H-1B) from intake through approval—you own the case, not just pieces of it

•      Build petition packages that win: draft cover letters, structure exhibits, compile and organize evidence of extraordinary ability or national interest

•      Coordinate evidence collection with clients—chase down recommendation letters, compile publications and citation records, gather awards, press coverage, and salary data

•      Draft and refine petition narratives and support letters using AI-assisted tools, flagging unverified claims and weak spots for attorney review

•      Conduct case assessments: evaluate client profiles against USCIS criteria, identify evidence gaps, and recommend filing strategies before the attorney consultation

•      Communicate directly with clients over email, video, and Slack—provide status updates, answer procedural questions, manage expectations, and keep cases moving forward

•      Monitor USCIS processing times, policy updates, and RFE trends—you’re the team’s source of truth on what’s happening at the agency

•      Help improve and systematize our internal workflows, templates, and AI-assisted processes as we scale

Who You Are

You’re smart, self-sufficient, and relentlessly detail-oriented. When someone describes their background, you’re already mapping it to O-1A criteria or thinking about whether NIW is the stronger play. You’ve seen enough cases to know what evidence actually moves the needle with USCIS and what’s filler. You pick things up fast, you don’t let things fall through the cracks, and when you get feedback you actually incorporate it—quickly and without needing to be told twice.

Must-Haves

•      3+ years of hands-on experience in business immigration—as a paralegal, immigration assistant, case coordinator, or similar operational role where you personally prepared and filed employment-based petitions (O-1, EB-1, EB-2 NIW, H-1B)

•      Deep familiarity with USCIS evidentiary standards, filing procedures, and forms (I-129, I-140, I-485)—the kind of knowledge that comes from building real cases, not just reading about them

•      Extremely detail-oriented—you catch inconsistencies in dates, job titles, evidence, and filing requirements before they become problems, and you take pride in getting things right the first time

•      A quick learner who can absorb new tools, processes, and feedback rapidly and apply them independently going forward

•      Strong written communication: you can draft persuasive petition narratives, articulate a client’s extraordinary ability, and write client-facing messages that are clear, professional, and on-brand

•      Self-sufficient and organized—you can manage multiple active cases simultaneously, prioritize without hand-holding, and proactively flag issues before they escalate

•      Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement—you take coaching well, integrate it into your work, and don’t repeat the same mistakes

•      Comfortable communicating with clients across multiple channels (email, Slack, video) and keeping them informed without being prompted

•      Genuine interest in working with AI tools to do better immigration work—you don’t need prior AI experience, but you should be curious, adaptable, and excited about what’s possible

•      Available to work in person at our San Francisco office at least 3 days per week

Nice-to-Haves

•      Direct experience with O-1A or EB-1A petitions—you understand extraordinary ability criteria and how to structure evidence across multiple prongs

•      Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree in a related field

•      Familiarity with legal tech platforms, case management software, or document automation tools

•      Startup or small-team experience—you thrive without heavy process and can figure things out independently

•    Bilingual (any language)—many of our clients are international professionals

Salary: $85K-$110K

Senior Sales Lead – AI Solutions

Full-time

Voorhees, NJ

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Sales Lead with deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions. This role is pivotal in driving revenue growth by positioning AI-powered products and services as transformative solutions for enterprise clients. The ideal candidate combines strong sales acumen with technical understanding of AI applications across industries.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales Strategy

• Identify, qualify, and close high-value opportunities in AI-driven solutions.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies tailored to enterprise and mid-market clients.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects through consultative selling.

Client Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, translating complex AI concepts into clear business value.
• Lead solution presentations, demos, and workshops to showcase AI capabilities.
• Negotiate contracts and manage long-term client relationships.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with product, engineering, and marketing teams to align client needs with solution offerings.
• Mentor junior sales staff and contribute to building a high-performance sales culture.
• Provide market intelligence and feedback to influence product roadmap.

Qualifications

• Proven track record (8+ years) in enterprise sales, with at least 3 years focused on AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics solutions.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies (e.g., NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics) and their business applications.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage complex sales cycles and deliver multimillion-dollar deals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field; MBA preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience selling into industries such as financial services, healthcare, Pharma, or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and AI SaaS offerings.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving markets.

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QASource is a leading provider of software QA and testing services, supporting enterprise and high-growth technology companies. We integrate directly with engineering and product teams to deliver scalable, high-quality testing solutions across automation, manual testing, performance, security, and AI-driven QA.

Our clients expect senior-level partnership, technical fluency, and strategic account leadership.

The Senior Technical Account Manager (Sr. TAM) is responsible for managing and expanding a focused portfolio of strategic, enterprise-level accounts within a defined territory. This role requires ownership of multi-million-dollar revenue targets, executive-level relationship management, and the ability to drive account expansion through consultative, technically informed engagement.

This is not a support role. The Sr. TAM serves as a strategic advisor to Engineering Directors, VPs, CTOs, and QA leadership, ensuring delivery excellence while proactively identifying and executing growth opportunities within existing accounts.

The Sr. TAM will manage a high-touch portfolio of approximately 5–8 strategic enterprise accounts. Success in this role requires disciplined account planning, proactive client engagement, in-person relationship development, and the ability to creatively land and expand business across multiple stakeholders within complex organizations.

Responsibilities:

Account Ownership & Revenue Growth

• Own and manage a multi-million-dollar quota across a defined portfolio of 5–8 strategic enterprise accounts.
• Drive structured and strategic upsell and cross-sell initiatives within existing customers.
• Identify whitespace opportunities across QA, automation, performance, security, and AI-enabled services.
• Close meaningful expansion deals, including engagements of $150K+.
• Develop creative, value-driven approaches to land-and-expand initiatives across Engineering Directors, VPs, and CTO-level stakeholders.
• Partner with delivery leadership to align technical execution with commercial growth objectives.

Executive Relationship Management

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Engineering Directors, VPs, CTOs, and C-suite stakeholders.
• Conduct regular in-person customer visits within assigned territory.
• Lead in-person Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) focused on measurable outcomes, roadmap alignment, and strategic growth opportunities.
• Serve as the executive escalation point for complex delivery or client challenges.

Strategic Account Planning & Execution

• Develop and maintain comprehensive strategic account plans for each assigned customer.
• Maintain clear documentation of stakeholder mapping, growth objectives, expansion pathways, and execution milestones.
• Track progress against defined revenue and relationship goals.
• Execute consistently against a structured path toward growth.
• Demonstrate strong organizational discipline in account tracking, forecasting, and internal coordination.
• Organization, planning rigor, and follow-through are critical success factors in this role.

Technical & AI Fluency

• Maintain broad knowledge of emerging AI technologies and their impact on software quality and engineering workflows.
• Proactively stay current on AI tools, automation advancements, and testing innovations.
• Translate AI-driven opportunities into relevant, business-aligned discussions with engineering stakeholders.
• Position QASource’s AI-augmented testing capabilities in alignment with customer technology strategies.

Technical & Delivery Alignment

• Collaborate closely with QA Managers, Engineering teams, and project leaders.
• Translate technical delivery insights into executive-level business value discussions.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure seamless integration of QASource services into client engineering environments.
• Demonstrate a practical understanding of how software is built, tested, and released within modern SDLC frameworks.

Required Qualifications:

• 8–10+ years of experience in Technical Account Management, Enterprise Sales, Customer Success, or a related client-facing technical role.
• Proven ownership of multi-million-dollar revenue targets.
• Demonstrated success closing $150K+ expansion or new deals.
• Documented track record of expansion within a focused portfolio of strategic accounts.
• Experience managing a limited book of business (ideally 5–20 accounts; this role will manage 5–8).
• Direct experience working with Engineering Directors, VPs, CTOs, or C-suite stakeholders.
• Technology industry background specifically within software, SaaS, cloud platforms, DevOps, QA, or technical services environments.
• Demonstrated general understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and how Quality Assurance integrates into development processes.
• Prior experience engaging with engineering, QA, or product teams in a software delivery context.
• Strong executive presentation skills and ability to conduct in-person QBRs.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively mine and expand accounts.
• High level of organization and structured account planning discipline.
• Stable career progression.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in QA, software development, DevOps, or technical services environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, API integrations, performance testing, or AI-enabled testing tools.
• Experience operating within a territory-defined account ownership model.
• Experience in professional services or distributed delivery environments.
• MBA or advanced technical degree (preferred but not required).

Core Competencies:

• Executive presence and professionalism.
• Revenue accountability.
• Strategic account planning and disciplined execution.
• Technical credibility within software engineering environments.
• AI awareness and forward-thinking mindset.
• Consultative, value-based communication.
• Risk identification and mitigation.
• Proactive, structured account leadership.

Why Join QASource:

• Manage a focused portfolio of high-value enterprise technology clients.
• Drive measurable revenue expansion through strategic value creation.
• Partner directly with engineering and executive leadership teams.
• Operate in a technically rigorous, innovation-driven organization focused on quality and long-term partnerships.

Salary Range:

• $110,000 - $120,000 per annum (30% Variable).

Perks:

• Health, vision, and dental benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Wellness programs and professional development opportunities.

Strategic Account Executive

CRA| Admired Leadership is a trusted consulting firm that advises clients in the areas of strategic communication, leadership development, organizational research, executive presentations, and talent assessment CRA| Admired Leadership has been serving as advisors to senior leaders in Fortune 100 companies since 1986. For over three decades, we have built long-term relationships with hundreds of clients. We take pride in identifying and cultivating leaders, both inside and outside of our organization.

We are seeking a Strategic Account Executive who will lead the sales efforts for ALEX, our AI Leadership Coach. You’ll be selling ALEX, the world’s first AI leadership coach built on 35+ years of proprietary leadership research and practice. First, when advising clients on matters of leadership, ALEX first relies on proprietary leadership data provided by Admired Leadership, drawing on a dataset of over 1,000,000 words of best practice content. As a result, the advice and recommendations ALEX offers are more specific and nuanced than those of other AI tools relying on a model’s general training corpus. Second, ALEX operates from a set of unique heuristics that allow it to engage leaders in thoughtful, authentic conversations. ALEX assesses a leader’s needs and responds in a conversational way, providing advice, reading context, making suggestions, or even playing devil’s advocate, depending on the coaching situation. ALEX can recommend best practices, design and engage in role-play, create practice situations, assist in writing performance reviews, design agendas, create development plans, and much more. ALEX stands ready to engage leaders 24/7 and speaks in over 80 languages and dialects. It is the most advanced AI leadership coach in the world.

The successful candidate will bring a hunter’s mindset—building new client relationships, expanding market presence, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to deliver measurable results. Our ideal candidate is someone who inspires loyalty, can self-manage goals and objectives and is dedicated to teamwork/collaboration, and is eager and ready to scale the Leadership Development practice. This role offers the chance to scale a category-defining product, make a measurable impact on how enterprises develop leaders, and work directly with thought leaders shaping the future of leadership in the age of AI. Enterprises everywhere are racing to understand how AI will transform their organization—this role gives you the chance to be on the front edge of that transformation with a product that is genuinely differentiated in the market.

How you will make an impact:

• Develop a plan and strategy for growing new business.
• Communicating and establishing expectations for weekly activities, pipelines, and forecasts.
• Develop best-of-breed practices to ensure sales goals and productivity targets are met/exceeded.
• Tell the story of how AI + decades of leadership expertise create measurable business impact in leadership development.
• Effectively communicate value proposition through proposals and presentations.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships.
• Facilitate deal creation and oversight of all business development efforts.
• Own and hit/exceed annual sales targets.

What makes you a great candidate:

• Consistently exceeds new business targets, demonstrating a strong track record of driving revenue growth.
• 7+ years of business development experience, with a proven ability to win new logos and penetrate untapped markets.
• Skilled in consultative SaaS/fintech sales, solution design, and full-cycle deal management, with a strong plus in AI-focused technologies.
• Hunter mindset: self-starter who thrives on opening doors and creating new opportunities.
• Lead by example with personal discipline and continuous improvement.
• Strong emotional intelligence and able to relay demonstrable experiences.
• Be a creative thinker, confident, and able to express complex ideas in an articulate, concise manner.
• Ability to communicate, present, and influence all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level.
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close.
• Passion for artificial intelligence and its business applications, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear value for clients.
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary plus performance bonuses and an uncapped commission plan tied to new business acquisition, rewarding your success as a hunter.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and generous paid time off.
• Cutting-Edge Opportunity: Be at the forefront of AI in the leadership development space, selling the world’s first AI Leadership Coach built on 35+ years of proprietary research.
• Learning Culture: Join a team that values continuous growth and curiosity:
• Encourages professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities.
• Fosters experimentation and innovation, where new ideas are welcomed and tested.
• Supports knowledge-sharing across teams to enhance collective expertise.
• Rewards curiosity and a growth mindset, helping you expand your impact and career trajectory.