Founding AI Strategist

About the Company

Gradient is on a mission to radically transform the way enterprises interact with data. We’ve developed the only AI-powered Data Reasoning Platform that is used to automate complex data workflows in enterprises across all industries.

We are a frontier technology company that pushes the limits of AI to achieve things previously impossible.

About the Role

As the Founding AI Strategist at Gradient, you will be the lead for customer engagements, driving the entire customer lifecycle from start to finish. Your goal is to deeply understand the customer problems and desired outcomes, identify opportunities for AI to solve their pain points, and work with the Gradient team to deliver a valuable system to the customer.

Additionally, as an early member of our team, you’ll work closely with the CEO and COO to shape the client service best practices and approach across the company.

Responsibilities

• Deeply understand the customer’s workflow and business model to scope out the most valuable problems to solve with AI

• Represent the capabilities of AI and how AI can create reliable outcomes in real-world enterprise workflows and data

• Skillfully navigate client relationships, from end operators to executive stakeholders

• Collaborate with our software engineering and applied science teams to deliver AI systems for new and existing customers

• Own the success of customer engagements, from intro call to deployment

Qualifications

• Have a degree in Computer Science or equivalent

• Have 4+ years of relevant full-time experience in client-facing role, management consulting, or high growth start-up environment

• Are a clear and superb written and verbal communicator

• Have a proven track record in managing complex projects end-to-end

• Demonstrate the ability to ramp up quickly and deeply understand the nuances and complexities of new business areas

• Have a strong sense of customer empathy and employ a customer-centric approach to solutions and engagements

• Are excited to work on 0 to 1 projects at an early stage startup

• Are passionate and enthusiastic about learning AI and how to apply it effectively in production enterprise environments

About Us

• We’re an ambitious team tackling a huge industry with over $100B in TAM

• Our founding and exec team consists of former leaders who have helped scale hypergrowth startups and led teams at Netflix, Google, and Meta

• We typically work in-person 2-3 days a week at our dynamic HQ in San Mateo, CA

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision coverage covered at 90%

• 401k Employer Contribution (nonelective contribution of 3% of your compensation)

• Flexible time off - take time off when you need it!

• Two approved remote work weeks per year

• Catered lunches & snacks in-office

• Team socials & outings throughout the year

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Pay Range and Compensation Package

In consideration of market analysis and relevant factors, the salary range for this position is set between $120,000 and $200,000. However, adjustments outside of this range may be considered for candidates whose qualifications significantly differ from those outlined in the job description. Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in our equity plan and benefits program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Gradient is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.