About the job
About Cogent
Cogent is a leading Applied AI Lab focused on crafting the next generation of AI agents specifically for cybersecurity. The landscape of cyber threats has drastically evolved, enabling malicious actors to operate with unprecedented efficiency and scale. Our dedicated 'AI Taskforce' analyzes vast amounts of enterprise data to proactively address these challenges and prevent critical security breaches.
To maintain our position at the forefront of technology, we seamlessly integrate cutting-edge research with practical execution. In addition to our primary product initiatives, Cogent Research functions as our applied AI lab, delivering the research capabilities necessary to realize truly agentic security workflows.
Since emerging from stealth mode, Cogent has witnessed swift expansion, collaborating with Fortune 500 companies to secure some of the most intricate production environments globally.
Supported by Greylock, we have assembled a team of exceptional talent in applied AI, including individuals from:
Prestigious universities such as Stanford, Berkeley, Penn, Duke, Carnegie Mellon, and Waterloo
Prominent high-growth companies including Scale AI, Databricks, Stripe, Tesla, and Coinbase
Leading cybersecurity experts from Wiz, Abnormal AI, and Zscaler
Renowned research institutions like DeepMind and SAIL
About the Role
As a Business Operations Associate, you will act as a versatile generalist, closely collaborating with company leadership to tackle the most pressing challenges the business faces at any given moment.
This role is characterized by its dynamic nature and high ownership. One quarter, you may focus on operational assessments, while the next might involve talent initiatives or enhancing Cogent’s external visibility. The common thread is that you will engage with whatever is crucial for advancing the company's mission.
This position provides a rare opportunity to gain insight into the formation of a category-defining organization, making it an excellent match for individuals passionate about company-building and long-term leadership development.
Your Responsibilities
Collaborate with founders and company executives to spearhead high-priority strategic and operational projects
Perform operational evaluations across the organization to uncover gaps, inefficiencies, and potential improvements
Support the talent function through hiring strategies, process enhancements, and special projects in recruiting or people operations

