David AI

Drive cross-functional programs to improve data operations and platform scalability. | Requires 3+ years in program management, technical foundation in CS or Engineering, and strong operational and analytical skills. | About David AI David AI is the first audio data research company. We bring an R&D approach to data–developing datasets with the same rigor AI labs bring to models. Our mission is to bring AI into the real world, and we believe audio is the gateway. Speech is versatile, accessible, and human—it fits naturally into everyday life. As audio AI advances and new use cases emerge, high-quality training data is the bottleneck. This is where David AI comes in. David AI was founded in 2024 by a team of former Scale AI engineers and operators. In less than a year, we’ve brought on most FAANG companies and AI labs as customers. We recently raised a $25M Series A from Jack Altman (Alt Capital), Amplify Partners, First Round Capital, and other Tier 1 investors. Our team is sharp, humble, ambitious, and tight-knit. We’re looking for the best research, engineering, product, and operations minds to join us on our mission to push the frontier of audio AI. About our Operations Platforms team Our team builds the systems that power Data Operations—driving scale, improving quality, reducing cost, and creating a better experience for our global network of contributors and customers. About this role As a Technical Program Manager for the Operations Platform team, you will drive major cross-functional efforts that cross Operations, Product, Engineering, and Research. You’ll need strong, extreme organization, an operator’s mindset, and technical depth. In this role, you will: Own delivery of complex, multi-team technical and operational programs across our “data factory.” Drive deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement of internal tools and platforms. Run the operating cadence, surfacing risks early and clearing blockers faster. Translate technical details into crisp, executive-ready communication. Align product, engineering, operations, and external partners on priorities that unblock bottlenecks and build scalable, system-level solutions. Your background: 3+ years in program or product management, consulting, or similar experience. Technical foundation in CS, Engineering, or similar. High-execution operator: organized, detail-oriented, and uncompromising on quality. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail; SQL required. Systems thinker who can spot leverage points and design for scale and durability. Strong product intuition; able to work with engineers and researchers to get to the correct answer. Collaborative and low-ego; willing to roll up your sleeves. Bonus points if you have Experience in data and ML. Experience managing programs at companies with large, complex operations (marketplaces, logistics, etc.). Benefits Unlimited PTO. Top-notch health, dental, and vision coverage with 100% coverage for most plans. FSA & HSA access. 401k access. Meals 2x daily through DoorDash + snacks and beverages available at the office. Unlimited company-sponsored Barry’s classes.

| About our Forward Deployed team Our Forward Deployed team works side-by-side with customers on their most critical initiatives, turning complexity into clarity and strategy into action. Embedded deeply within customer organizations and connected tightly to product, research, and engineering, we ensure that every engagement creates meaningful impact for customers and accelerates the evolution of David AI. About this role David AI is hiring a Deployment Strategist to serve as a trusted partner to customers on their most critical audio AI initiatives, shaping strategy and guiding them on their approach to audio training. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to uncover opportunities, define priorities, and design solutions that enable David AI to deliver consistently high-quality outcomes to our customers. In this role, you will Lead our customer journeys end-to-end, from ideation to launch. Build and foster strong customer connections and consultative relationships across multiple business units and levels within customer organizations. Translate customer objectives and collaborate with our research and engineering teams to build actionable strategies that guide long-term success. Uncover new opportunities within accounts by identifying where David AI’s data and research insights can add value. Develop and execute strategic account plans that build stakeholder alignment, guide customers through their decision and review process, and advance opportunities with mutual close plans. Your background looks like 4+ years of relevant experience (e.g., deployment strategy, consulting, product or program management, founder, etc.), ideally at a fast-growing startup or technology company. Familiarity with the AI training lifecycle and have strong technical intuition for what makes high-quality training data for advanced AI systems. Skill in designing and executing building strategies to effectively capture, grow, and retain revenue. Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication. Proven project management expertise with high attention to detail and exceptional organizational ability. Deep experience building and managing cooperative relationships across technical teams and senior executives. Success thriving in dynamic, undefined situations, contributing to both the design and execution of solutions. Bonus points if you have A proven track record in B2B client-facing roles, including opportunity generation and closing complex solutions to technical customers. Education or professional experience with CS, Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, or other STEM fields. Proficiency in SQL, Python, or other data science-related programming languages. Compensation and benefits Rapid career growth at one of the fastest growing Series A companies, within a new and booming industry. Competitive salary and equity package. Flexible PTO policy. Top-notch health, dental, and vision coverage with 100% company reimbursement for most plans. Paid lunch and dinner in the office, every day through DoorDash. 401k access.

| About our Finance team You will build and lead David AI’s Finance team, guiding the company to make disciplined, data-driven decisions. This team will own financial planning, analysis, and operations to fuel growth, working hand-in-hand with business leaders to align resources with our boldest priorities. Our mission is to bring strategy, clarity, rigor, and accountability to every major decision - ensuring David AI scales with both ambition and discipline. About this role David AI is hiring its first Head of Finance to build and lead the finance function from the ground up. This person will be both operator and strategist, owning the numbers day-to-day while serving as a key partner to the CEO and leadership team. The role combines operational finance (cash management, close quality, payroll, vendors, expenses) with strategic finance (planning, forecasting, fundraising, capital allocation). The Head of Finance will enforce budget discipline, quarterback future fundraising processes, and provide the financial insight that drives decisions across Operations, GTM, and Engineering. This is a high-ownership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is eager to build the financial foundation of a hyper-growth company. In this role, you will Be a strategic leader in the business by driving business decisions across Operations, GTM, and Engineering through financial analysis and guidance. Partner cross-functionally to drive analysis, build financial models, and support business decisions across a variety of areas (e.g., pricing, business expansion, capacity planning, and capital efficiency). Build and lead a high-performing finance team, establishing scalable processes for financial accountability and execution. Quarterback future fundraising processes and serve as the primary finance point of contact for investors. Prepare and deliver clear financial reports, forecasts, and analyses for leadership and investors. Build models and frameworks to guide pricing, resource allocation, partnership evaluations, customer deals, and growth decisions. Manage strategic processes including RFPs, customer contract negotiations, capital planning. Oversee necessary but unglamorous tasks such as invoice management, expenses management, and vendor negotiations. Own the company’s books with rigorous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in financial reporting. Your background looks like 6+ years of experience in finance, including time in strategic/product finance roles at fast-growing startups, and prior experience in private equity, growth equity, investment banking, or consulting. Demonstrated experience building or scaling a finance function from the ground up in a high-growth startup. Experience building and managing a finance team, while also rolling up your sleeves on payroll, expenses, invoicing, and board preparation. Direct ownership of a large and complex P&L, with accountability for driving business performance. Hands-on experience managing financial audits, implementing controls, and improving close quality; comfortable bringing accounting in-house or overseeing accounting functions. Strong communication skills, able to translate financial insights for non-finance audiences. Proven ability to partner with executives, boards, and investors, including leading fundraising processes. Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where both strategy and execution are required. Meticulous attention to detail with high standards for accuracy. Compensation and benefits Rapid career growth at one of the fastest growing Series A companies, within a new and booming industry. Competitive salary and equity package. Flexible PTO policy. Top-notch health, dental, and vision coverage with 100% company reimbursement for most plans. Paid lunch and dinner in the office, every day through DoorDash. 401k access.

| About our Growth team Our Growth team powers David AI's contributor network, the foundation of our Data Factory. We scale our global community of contributors across diverse domains - including voice actors, linguists, transcribers, and specialized domain experts - to meet customer data needs. We run rapid experiments across channels like job ads, marketing, communities, agencies, universities, multilingual forums, referral programs, and gig platforms. We systematize what works, turning successful experiments into scalable playbooks that drive sustainable contributor growth. About this role As a Growth Operations Lead, you'll scale our contributor network that powers the Data Factory, you’ll blend data-driven experimentation with human-centered design to build systematic processes that create best in class experiences for different contributor profiles worldwide. In this role, you will Lead contributor acquisition strategies across multiple channels: run A/B tests, iterate based on user feedback, and create repeatable playbooks that scale what works. Design and implement incentive systems that attract, engage, and retain high-quality contributors. Partner with Product and Engineering to design, test, and launch seamless contributor experiences built for engagement and scale. Run growth experiments across channels and geographies, measure results, and iterate quickly. Create high-conversion onboarding experiences that improve contributor engagement from day one. Collaborate with Operations to build scalable screening workflows that identify, evaluate, and onboard only top-quality contributors. Analyze funnel metrics to pinpoint drop-offs, improve retention, and forecast scaling needs in partnership with Operations. Your background looks like 2-5 years of experience in growth, marketing, or operations roles at fast-scaling companies Proven track record of building and scaling contributor networks, user acquisition funnels, or community-driven programs. Scrappy execution mindset, comfortable testing unconventional channels, iterating quickly, and doing hands-on work to prove concepts. Capable of interpreting data to guide actions and enhance performance for key growth metrics and KPIs such as CAC, LTV, churn, and conversion rates. Bonus points if you have Experience driving fast-paced growth programs within user marketplaces. Ability to write your own SQL queries to extract actionable insights. Experience building and automating scalable workflows and proofs of concept using code or no-code tools to boost operational efficiency. Compensation and benefits Rapid career growth at one of the fastest growing Series A companies, within a new and booming industry. Competitive salary and equity package. Flexible PTO policy. Top-notch health, dental, and vision coverage with 100% company reimbursement for most plans. Paid lunch and dinner in the office, every day through DoorDash. 401k access.