Goodfire
Business Operations Manager
$175K–$300K
San Francisco, CA +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jan 16, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- 4-6+ years; operations, business operations, or a generalist role at an early-stage startup.
About the job
Own day-to-day business operations and strategic projects, solving operational problems and minimizing administrative overhead as Goodfire grows.
What you'll do
- Manage recurring operations including customer contracts, recruiting initiatives, immigration logistics, and vendor negotiations.
- Lead strategic projects and address operational problems from inception through resolution.
- Keep administrative overhead near zero for the broader team.
What they ask for
- 4-6+ years of experience in operations, business operations, or a generalist role at an early-stage startup.
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to translate between technical and non-technical teams.
- Detail-oriented, fast-paced execution and experience anticipating challenges during rapid company growth.
Nice to have
- Technical background, such as a CS degree, engineering experience, or demonstrated fluency from working in technical environments.
Pay
$175,000 - $300,000 USD (base salary)
AI focus
No direct AI development work specified; the role requires quickly developing a working understanding of machine learning or interpretability if the candidate lacks direct expertise.
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