Operations Generalist, Imbue
$140-220k
Training AI in reasoning
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Training AI in reasoning
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$140-220k
21-100 employees
Company mission
To empower humans in an age of AI by creating powerful computing tools for people.
Role
Who you are
- Highly organized project manager—able to plan, track, and deliver complex, cross-functional initiatives on time. You have excellent attention to detail, keep multiple priorities moving in parallel, and adapt quickly when plans change
- A hands-on builder who’s excited to create structure from scratch and make processes better every time you touch them
- Systems-minded—you see how workflows, tools, and people connect, and you naturally look for ways to improve and streamline. Proficient with excel sheets and formulas, and lead with data-driven decision making
- A strong communicator, able to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams alike
- Energized by solving the hidden friction points that slow teams down—and by making those fixes stick
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a highly capable and adaptable Operations Generalist to manage and deliver complex projects that strengthen operational foundations and support our ability to scale
- This role is perfect for a strong project manager who thrives in a fast-paced, scaling environment and loves driving clarity, execution, and impact across diverse areas of the business
- You’ll work across every function—Ops, Talent, Engineering, Finance, and more—leading cross-functional initiatives that close process gaps, reduce operational friction, and build the scalable infrastructure Imbue needs to grow
- You’ll play a vital role in making the day-to-day feel easier and more intentional for our team
- From driving SOC 2 compliance to ensuring financial soundness across decisions, you’ll be at the heart of keeping our operations smooth today while designing for the needs of tomorrow
- Lead the SOC 2 compliance program—partnering with external auditors, internal teams, and leadership to meet all requirements, maintain readiness, and ensure security best practices are embedded in our workflows
- Own and improve operational processes and systems—whether it's onboarding, events, tooling, or vendor management. Evaluate tradeoffs, costs, and downstream impacts of internal systems (e.g. SSO rollout, HRIS platform, or Meeting Tools), turn ad-hoc workflows into scalable solutions, and ensure the company can grow quickly without breaking operational flow
- Strengthen financial clarity and operational discipline—build and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making and scenario planning. Create and monitor budgets, track recurring spend, and bring visibility to cost drivers. Negotiate vendor contracts and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising team agility or autonomy
- Create operational clarity and communication systems—build scalable playbooks, project management templates, and lightweight communication mechanisms (dashboards, async updates, structured docs, and company-wide meetings) that bring structure to recurring workflows, define ownership, and keep the company aligned without unnecessary noise or bottlenecks
Our take
Since the widened attention placed on generative AIs such as Chat GPT, it seems that investors have intensified their interest in general intelligence. Imbue is one of the most recent AI research and training companies to step into the limelight after it achieved unicorn status in a $200 million Series B funding round in 2023.
With competition including the likes of OpenAI and Anthropic, Imbue researches and improves the reasoning of AI models. Its focus on foundational AI means that its training has a wide range of lucrative applications. Using a full-stack approach (essentially building its tech from scratch) enables the creation of feedback loops that gradually develop even better AI models.
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Company
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Kanjun Qiu
(Co-Founder & CEO)Current General Partner at Outset Capital and Sequoia Capital Scout. Previously CEO and Co-Founder at Sourceress and Member at South Park Commons.
Josh Albrecht
(CTO)Current General Partner at Outset Capital. Previous CTO at Sourceress, Member at South Park Commons, and Public Data Lead at Addepar.
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