AI Strategist at Profound | New York City

At Profound, we are dedicated to empowering organizations to effectively navigate and manage their AI presence. We are currently seeking a skilled Data Engineer to lead the development and enhancement of our data platform. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing our data pipelines, crafting innovative data ingestion processes, and addressing the data requirements of our product, data science, and go-to-market teams.This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in working with cutting-edge data tools, enhancing system performance and reliability, and laying the groundwork for machine learning-driven functionalities.

At Profound, we are dedicated to empowering organizations to comprehend and manage their AI landscape effectively. We are seeking a talented Software Engineer for our Data Platform team to architect, develop, and enhance the infrastructure that drives data initiatives across our organization.In this role, you will design scalable platforms and create tools and frameworks that support data scientists, analytics engineers, and machine learning engineers. You'll be instrumental in laying the groundwork for analytics, experimentation, and machine learning-driven features. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive on constructing resilient systems, tackling intricate technical challenges, and enabling teams through superior platform design.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop platform infrastructure that caters to the needs of machine learning, analytics, and software engineers, along with data scientists throughout the organization.Create tools and frameworks for data ingestion, transformation, quality assurance, and observability.Architect robust and scalable systems utilizing technologies such as Snowflake, Clickhouse, AWS, dbt, and Dagster.Implement governance, access control, and data quality systems that grow alongside the organization.Facilitate MLOps by establishing infrastructure to support model development and deployment.Lead technical discussions regarding platform architecture, tool selection, and data management practices.Collaborate effectively with product, engineering, and data teams to identify needs and deliver impactful solutions.

At Profound, our mission is to empower companies to harness and manage their AI presence effectively. As a Data Scientist, you will be instrumental in mapping the interactions between humans and AI, enabling brands to transform AI into their most formidable advocates. Your role will involve constructing predictive models, creating innovative sampling methodologies, and enhancing brand visibility in AI-centric search environments like ChatGPT and Perplexity. Your contributions will significantly influence how businesses define their footprint in the generative AI landscape.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and enhance predictive models to analyze and forecast AI-driven search patterns.Design advanced sampling and data classification techniques to elevate AI-driven brand insights.Utilize large language models (LLMs) and natural language processing (NLP) to derive valuable insights from unstructured text data.Manage large datasets, ensuring efficient querying, cleaning, and classification processes.Conduct A/B tests and implement experimental frameworks to evaluate impact.Collaborate with the founding team to translate complex data insights into actionable business strategies.Candidate ProfileMinimum of 3 years of experience in advanced analytics within technology, marketing, or advertising sectors.Proficient in Python, R, and SQL, with practical experience in querying and analyzing large datasets.Strong expertise in data sampling methods such as stratified sampling, bootstrapping, and extrapolation.Solid foundation in predictive modeling and the application of machine learning techniques to predict event frequency.In-depth knowledge of large language models, their constraints, and practical applications.Enthusiastic about staying updated on AI research, particularly in multi-modal AI and advancements in LLMs.Adaptable to a fast-paced, high-performance startup culture.Work EnvironmentThis role will be based in our Union Square, NYC office, designed for individuals who thrive on speed, iteration, and impactful contributions. We are open to providing visa sponsorship for eligible international candidates.The expected base salary range for this position is between $140,000 and $260,000. Profound offers a competitive total compensation package that includes base salary, equity, and a comprehensive array of benefits. The final compensation will be determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

At Profound, we are dedicated to empowering businesses to comprehend and manage their AI presence effectively. As an Engagement Associate, you will work closely with the Engagement Management team to meet customer needs, stimulate adoption, and promote impactful results through specialized support and initiatives. Your role will involve guiding customers through the evolving landscape of search, sharing best practices and actionable strategies to enhance their AI visibility using the Profound platform.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist the Engagement Management team by organizing daily customer meetings, preparing necessary materials, tracking action items, and supporting strategic initiatives.Conduct regular strategic AEO audits that provide essential insights, performance metrics, and tailored recommendations for clients ranging from startups to enterprises.Acquire a thorough understanding of customer goals and their wider marketing landscape.Manage multiple customer engagements effectively to minimize risks associated with stakeholder changes, and oversee customer Slack channels to ensure prompt responses to all inquiries.Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to enhance customer implementation processes and resolve any technical issues.Who We SeekA self-motivated individual with a strong drive to achieve ambitious goals.A strategic thinker who excels at solving complex problems.A dedicated professional ready to engage in hard work.A resilient individual comfortable with high-volume interactions in fast-paced environments.An enthusiastic learner who is open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.Bonus: Experience or aspirations towards becoming an Engagement Manager.Work EnvironmentThis position is on-site at our Union Square office in NYC, tailored for innovators who thrive on speed, iteration, and significant impact.The expected base salary for this role is $80,000 prior to commission, with an on-target earnings estimate of $115,000. Profound's comprehensive compensation package is designed to be competitive, including base salary, equity, and a full suite of benefits and perks. Final compensation will be determined based on your skills, experience, qualifications, and location during the interview process. Our recruiting team will provide further details regarding the complete compensation package.

Join Profound as a Product Manager where you will be instrumental in driving innovative product solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product vision, strategy, and roadmap. You will analyze market trends and user feedback to enhance product features and ensure successful product launches.

At Profound, we are dedicated to empowering businesses to comprehend and manage their AI presence effectively. As the Chief of Staff, you will serve as a pivotal force for our leadership team, enhancing alignment, driving execution, and leveraging opportunities throughout the organization. This position is ideal for a proactive individual with a strong sense of ownership, who excels in uncertain environments and understands how to generate value autonomously. You will find no task too large or too small in this dynamic role.Your ResponsibilitiesCollaborate closely with the CEO and leadership team to prioritize, implement, and monitor progress on key strategic initiatives that significantly impact the organization.Enhance decision-making processes, oversee leadership schedules, and ensure commitments are fulfilled to maximize leadership efficiency.Engage cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Growth, and Customer Success teams to bridge gaps, accelerate advancements, and uncover new prospects.Cultivate trust and alignment across teams to foster collaboration without relying on formal reporting structures.Take the lead on ambiguous, high-priority initiatives such as establishing new processes, addressing operational challenges, or exploring innovative growth strategies.Provide strategic insights, surface valuable information, and assist in shaping the future trajectory of Profound.Your ProfileA driven and high-agency operator, ambitious and proactive, identifying and addressing gaps without waiting for permission.A seasoned leader with experience as a product manager, founder, or early-stage operator, responsible for outcomes across the board.A collaborative leader adept at influencing and achieving alignment across teams without formal authority.Strategically minded and detail-oriented, comfortable with both high-level thinking and execution details, with a willingness to tackle any task.Resilient and resourceful, thriving in uncertainty, quickly adapting, and favoring action.LocationThis is an on-site position located in our Union Square, NYC office, designed for individuals who excel in a fast-paced, iterative environment and seek to make a significant impact.The anticipated base salary for this role ranges from $150,000 to $200,000. Profound offers a competitive total compensation package that includes base salary, equity, and a comprehensive range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will be influenced by various factors such as experience and skill level.

At Profound, we are dedicated to empowering companies in navigating and managing their AI influence. As an Operations Associate, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of our daily activities, enabling our team to accelerate progress, maintain organization, and support our scaling efforts as we expand.This position is ideal for a versatile individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys problem-solving, and wishes to gain insight into all aspects of a rapidly growing startup—from human resources to financial management to operational logistics.

At Profound, we are dedicated to empowering organizations to navigate and optimize their AI presence. As a Sales Development Representative, you'll play a pivotal role in our expansion strategy, spearheading outbound prospecting efforts, securing high-caliber meetings, and influencing Profound's engagement with prospective clients. You will collaborate closely with our Sales and Marketing teams to execute carefully crafted and impactful outbound campaigns, shaping the initial interactions companies have with us in an ever-evolving AI landscape. This role transcends the traditional SDR responsibilities.Key ResponsibilitiesLead outbound strategies by identifying and connecting with high-potential prospects within targeted industries.Implement personalized and structured outreach campaigns to cultivate qualified meetings and build a robust sales pipeline.Oversee high-volume outreach initiatives with precision, ensuring quality, consistent messaging, and timely follow-ups.Work in tandem with Sales and Marketing teams to refine targeting strategies, messaging, and market entry experiments.Contribute to the development of outbound playbooks and prospecting strategies as the team grows.Ideal CandidateA smart, driven, and self-motivated individual with a passion for cold outreach and sales development.Receptive to coaching and feedback, with a desire to continuously improve your sales approach.Skilled at managing high-volume, quality interactions and resilient against rejection.Detail-oriented, with a thoughtful approach to personalizing outreach that makes prospects feel genuinely valued.Eager to learn about the complete sales process and aspire to transition into an Account Executive role over time.Work EnvironmentThis position is on-site at our Union Square office in New York City, ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment focused on innovation and impactful results.The expected base salary for this role is $80,000, with a potential total compensation of $115,000 based on performance. Profound offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, equity options, and a comprehensive range of benefits. The final compensation will be determined during the interview process based on your skills, experience, and qualifications. Our recruitment team will provide further details regarding the full compensation package as you progress through the hiring stages.

At Profound, we are committed to empowering businesses to effectively understand and manage their AI landscape. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will serve as a pivotal technical liaison between our engineering team and our prestigious Fortune 500 clientele. Your role will blend extensive engineering know-how with outstanding communication skills to ensure our clients successfully integrate and derive maximum value from our innovative platform.In this position, you will be responsible for writing production-grade code, architecting tailored integrations, and tackling intricate technical challenges while engaging with clients. You'll be presenting to CTOs and translating technical requirements between engineering and executive teams. This is a dynamic role for a full-stack engineer who thrives on direct customer interaction.Your Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement custom integrations linking Profound’s platform with enterprise systems.Develop production-quality features using TypeScript, Python, and Next.js tailored to client specifications.Architect robust solutions that accommodate enterprise-scale data volumes and stringent security protocols.Troubleshoot complex issues that span client infrastructure and Profound systems.Enhance performance for clients managing millions of queries daily.Facilitate technical discussions with client engineering teams and C-suite executives.Participate in client meetings to gather requirements and convert them into actionable technical solutions.Present technical architectures and implementation strategies to varied audiences.Cultivate trusted relationships with technical leaders in Fortune 500 companies.Conduct technical workshops and training for client teams.Identify trends in client needs and collaborate with Product to create scalable solutions.Contribute insights to core product development based on field experiences.Develop reusable components and libraries for consistent integration patterns.Document technical solutions and craft implementation guides.Shape the product roadmap using direct customer feedback.Lead enterprise proofs of concept that pave the way for multi-million dollar contracts.Design data pipelines that integrate with client BI tools and data warehouses.Create customized dashboards and reporting solutions for executive stakeholders.

The City of New York is seeking a Data Scientist to help improve city services through data-driven insights. This role centers on analyzing large and complex datasets, building predictive models, and supporting city departments with clear, actionable findings. Role overview As a Data Scientist, the work involves examining diverse data sources, identifying trends, and translating raw information into practical recommendations. The position supports multiple city initiatives, providing analysis that informs policy and operational decisions. What you will do Analyze complex datasets from various city departments Develop predictive models to forecast trends and outcomes Deliver insights that help guide city programs and services Location This position is based in New York City.

At Profound, we are dedicated to empowering businesses with the knowledge and control necessary to navigate their AI presence effectively. As an Account Manager, you will collaborate closely with our Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to meet customer requirements, boost platform adoption, and drive impactful results through strategic consultations, success planning, and dedicated support.In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through the evolving landscape of AI and search technologies. You will share valuable insights, best practices, and actionable strategies that will elevate their AI visibility and help them make informed decisions using the Profound platform.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a portfolio of 40 to 50 accounts, ensuring renewal and expansion revenue goals are met.Work alongside the Engagement Management team to oversee the customer lifecycle from onboarding through to renewal, identifying opportunities to enhance product adoption and value.Gain a comprehensive understanding of each customer's objectives, workflows, and organizational structure to position Profound as an essential partner.Create organizational maps of customer deployments to strengthen relationships and maximize impact.Develop and maintain a pipeline of renewals, cross-sells, and upsells to achieve monthly and quarterly revenue targets.Lead commercial discussions, including executive business reviews and negotiations for multi-product renewals and upsells.Utilize CRM data and pipeline management best practices to forecast accurately, ensuring transparency and accountability.Collaborate across departments with Product, Engineering, and Engagement Managers to provide a seamless customer experience and uncover insights that promote adoption.

At profound, we are dedicated to empowering organizations with the insights and control they need over their AI presence. We are seeking a proactive Security Engineer to spearhead the security framework of our platform, infrastructure, and corporate environment. You will collaborate closely with our Engineering and Operations teams to establish and uphold security controls, compliance procedures, and threat mitigation strategies that safeguard customer data while facilitating our rapid expansion.This position is perfectly suited for an individual who perceives security as a catalyst for business growth, rather than an impediment, and who is passionate about constructing practical, scalable security systems from the ground up. As our inaugural dedicated security hire, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategies for access control, vulnerability management, compliance, and incident response as we grow.

Join Crosby as a Data Scientist, where you will leverage your analytical skills to transform data into actionable insights! In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop predictive models and drive data-driven decision-making across the organization. Your expertise will help us innovate and enhance our products and services.

About PicklePickle is an innovative peer-to-peer rental marketplace that transforms the untapped potential of countless underutilized items in consumer closets into a thriving rental ecosystem. We simplify the process of renting high-quality products precisely when our customers need them, offering fast, convenient fulfillment that rivals traditional shopping experiences.Our vision is to create a unique commerce layer driven by dynamic local supply, making access more convenient for everyone. Pickle is rapidly expanding across the nation, with a significant presence in key local markets such as New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami. Our extensive marketplace boasts over 300,000 items available for rent, and we are just getting started.What sets Pickle apart is our remarkable peer-to-peer inventory, unparalleled convenience (with delivery times of under 2 days nationwide and under 2 hours locally), and a flexible, subscription-free model that allows users to rent exactly what they want, when they want it. Supported by our Series A funding secured in early 2025 from prominent investors like FirstMark and Craft, we are on a path to redefine access-driven shopping.About The RoleAs a Data Scientist at Pickle, you will serve as a strategic partner to our Founders, tackling the critical question: How do we scale efficiently?In this role, you will analyze the intricate dynamics of our two-sided marketplace. One moment, you may find yourself modeling price elasticity to understand how a 5% discount impacts our contribution margins. The next, you might delve into referral data to craft a viral loop that can halve our customer acquisition cost. Your mission is to uncover the underlying reasons behind every data trend, identifying friction points that hinder progress and behaviors that can catalyze substantial growth.If you are a driven individual who thrives on solving challenging problems and is relentless in your pursuit of solutions, this role is your ideal playground.ResponsibilitiesGrowth Strategy & AcquisitionPricing & Incentive Strategy: Develop and test dynamic pricing models and incentive schemes (e.g., first-order discounts, owner bonuses). Your analysis will help us stimulate demand and enhance conversion rates while protecting our contribution margins, ensuring each discount drives long-term ROI.The Growth Equation: Analyze our acquisition channels (Organic, Paid, Referral, Ambassadors) to identify which have the highest lifetime value to customer acquisition cost (LTV/CAC) ratios, guiding our investment strategies.

At Profound, we are dedicated to empowering businesses to understand and manage their AI presence effectively. We are seeking a passionate Technical Operations Engineer who will take charge of ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of our identity, endpoint, and IT infrastructure systems. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our Engineering and Operations teams to evolve our IT support from a reactive approach to a proactive, automated system that adapts to our rapid growth.This position is perfect for someone who views IT operations as a strategic asset that accelerates engineering productivity rather than merely a support function. You will be located in our Union Square office, working alongside team members both in-person and remotely across locations in San Francisco, London, and Buenos Aires.

Join PortPro in transforming the drayage industry through our cutting-edge web-based operating system. As a rapidly expanding organization, we are dedicated to creating the most robust technology platform that optimizes supply chains for enhanced efficiency. Being part of our team during this exciting growth phase offers you a unique chance to contribute significantly to the global economy and make a meaningful difference in society.We are looking for a talented and experienced Data Scientist to become a vital member of our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience with advanced machine learning algorithms, and the capability to extract valuable insights from intricate data sets. Proficiency in coding, particularly with Node.js, and familiarity with the Amazon AWS technology stack is preferred. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our product teams and remote teams to deliver data-driven insights that will shape the future of our SaaS products. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential, as is the ability to thrive in a diverse, global environment.

Join Profound in our quest to empower businesses to effectively manage their AI landscape. As an AI and ML Engineer, you will be instrumental in the design, development, and deployment of advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Model (LLM) systems. Your work will enhance classification, ranking, clustering, topic discovery, and content generation capabilities. You will oversee complete workflows from data acquisition to deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform genuine user interactions into impactful product features and content that enhances visibility, engagement, and conversion rates.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement scalable NLP models for classification, ranking, clustering, topic extraction, and summarization.Design end-to-end LLM workflows for generating contextually relevant content, covering topic discovery, brief creation, outlines, drafts, revision cycles, and publish-ready assets.Create prompt and template libraries that align with brand voice for various formats, including blogs, landing pages, help documentation, and advertisements, ensuring evidence-based generation and citation retrieval.Establish evaluation frameworks for generated content, focusing on factual accuracy, coverage, tone, safety, and originality, using rubric-based evaluations and human-in-the-loop reviews.Monitor content performance across SEO and AEO metrics, engaging in experiments to enhance quality, reduce costs, and minimize latency.Transform extensive text datasets into production-ready features and signals that provide valuable product insights.Collaborate with engineering teams to instrument events, maintain data pipelines, and ensure high data quality and observability.Work closely with product, data, and go-to-market teams to define success metrics and conduct experiments that positively influence customer-facing KPIs.QualificationsDemonstrated experience in deploying machine learning systems at scale, particularly with large textual datasets.Practical experience in developing LLM content systems, including prompting, templating, retrieval-augmented generation, guardrails, and evaluation mechanisms.Proficiency in SQL and strong skills in Python alongside modern machine learning tools.In-depth understanding of machine learning quality metrics, capable of designing both offline and online evaluations and monitoring systems.Creative problem solver, capable of innovating when standard solutions do not meet requirements.Experience in cross-functional, high-performance teams, effectively contributing to diverse projects.

At Profound, we are dedicated to empowering organizations to navigate and manage their AI presence effectively. As we experience rapid growth across our offices and teams, we are seeking an enthusiastic Office & People Experience Manager. This pivotal role will oversee the daily operations of our New York City headquarters, ensuring an exceptional onboarding process and a vibrant company culture as we expand.Your contribution will be essential in maintaining a seamless office environment, helping new team members feel welcomed from the start, and fostering a workspace that reflects the dynamic nature of Profound.Your ResponsibilitiesManage daily office operations in NYC, including cleaning, maintenance, technology, security, supplies, and overall readiness.Oversee the inventory of office supplies, snacks, meals, and equipment.Liaise with vendors and service providers such as building management, IT, cleaning, catering, and delivery services.Ensure the office space is organized, functional, and conducive to high-quality work.Assist with new hire onboarding in collaboration with the Operations team by preparing the office, welcoming new employees, and guiding them through their first day.Conduct office tours and manage first-day logistics to help new hires navigate their environment and understand processes.Coordinate onboarding touchpoints, including welcome breakfasts, first-week activities, and social engagements.Act as the primary in-office contact for inquiries, issues, and daily operational needs.Plan and execute team events, lunches, celebrations, and traditions that enhance team connectivity without hindering productivity.Support visiting teammates and leaders with office arrangements, schedules, and logistics.Collaborate with the Operations team to maintain a cohesive office experience as Profound continues to grow in NYC, SF, and London.

Join Mirage, an innovative AI-driven video platform that revolutionizes video production and editing through natural language processing. Our sophisticated models utilize contextual understanding to replicate the creative decisions of experienced editors, significantly enhancing productivity for teams while democratizing video creation for all.As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will confront some of the most challenging technical and creative dilemmas in generative media. In your role, you will address foundational issues that remain largely unresolved within the industry, making a substantial impact on the future landscape of creative expression.About UsExplore our Product (Captions by Mirage)Read our Research (Seeing Voices, technical white paper)Stay Updated (Follow Mirage on X)Featured in TechCrunch, Forbes AI 50, and Fast Company.Our InvestorsWe are privileged to have an exceptional group of investors and entrepreneurs supporting us, including Index Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and many more.Note: All roles require in-person attendance at our NYC headquarters located in Union Square.Role OverviewWe are seeking a Data Scientist to enhance our marketing strategies. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with the Marketing, Product, and Finance teams to optimize acquisition performance, refine attribution models, and establish the metrics that will shape our company's growth trajectory.As the inaugural Data Scientist focused on marketing analytics, you will define key success metrics, assess funnel performance, and uncover insights that will drive our marketing efforts forward.