About the job
Technical Strategic Projects Lead
At AfterQuery, we are on the lookout for outstanding technical talent to fill our Technical Strategic Projects Lead role. This is a unique opportunity where you'll collaborate closely with our founding team on high-impact technical projects that encompass AI research, product development, and engineering infrastructure.
Total Compensation: Up to $300K in cash compensation, plus equity
Company Overview
AfterQuery operates as a pioneering research lab, pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence through innovative datasets and experimental approaches. Our clientele includes leading foundation model labs, making us an integral part of the frontier AI landscape.
Located in San Francisco, CA, we have garnered support from esteemed investors, including Y Combinator, BoxGroup, and former partners from Lightspeed and Index Ventures, alongside leadership from Google DeepMind and Meta GenAI.
Our founding team boasts impressive backgrounds from top firms such as Jane Street, Meta, Citadel Securities, Google, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Silver Lake, Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR), and Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (SAIL).
Why You Should Join Us
Vast Potential: We were among the fastest-growing companies in our Y Combinator cohort, and our vision is to become one of the most successful YC companies in history.
Founding Role: Take ownership of critical technical initiatives from day one with substantial equity opportunities.
Equity & Growth: Enjoy a competitive salary complemented by meaningful equity in a rapidly expanding company.
Elite Team: Collaborate with top-tier professionals in the field :)
The Role
Engage at the forefront of cutting-edge AI research and technical execution.
Collaborate directly with leading AI labs on next-generation datasets and research initiatives.
Contribute to a mission-driven, fast-paced culture that values curiosity, pragmatism, and excellence.
Work across a broad technical spectrum—develop tools, analyze data, implement product features, and shape technical strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with top-tier AI labs to create next-generation datasets, directly contributing to revenue generation for the company.
Lead teams of technical experts across diverse domains, including software engineering, data science, and machine learning.

