User Research Manager - San Francisco

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a pioneering venture-backed deep-tech company dedicated to safeguarding both service members and civilians through advanced intelligent systems. Our innovative product lineup includes the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and Hivemind Vision. With a global presence spanning the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, our cutting-edge technology actively supports operations worldwide. Learn more about us at www.shield.ai. Connect with Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.The Director of End User Computing will oversee the global strategy and operational excellence of enterprise IT services, focusing on Service Desk, Asset Management, Platform Engineering, and Workplace Technology. This pivotal role is tasked with delivering a secure, scalable, and high-performing end-user environment that enhances business productivity while catering to the needs of executive and enterprise stakeholders.Success in this position is defined by a seamless employee technology experience characterized by low friction, high productivity, and robust satisfaction with the systems and tools utilized across the organization.As a senior IT leader, the Director will establish a comprehensive technical vision, operational standards, and service delivery frameworks across endpoint ecosystems, collaboration platforms, identity systems, and workplace technologies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in enterprise endpoint and identity platforms, demonstrate strong organizational leadership skills, and have a proven track record of building high-performing teams while advancing modernization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Title: Director of End User Content Strategy Reports to: COO / Head of Lifecycle Marketing Location: Remote Employment Type: Contract-to-HireCompany Overview: Pathstream is on a mission to unlock the vast untapped potential of frontline workforces. We are redefining how employees and managers thrive in their careers amidst a rapidly changing technological landscape. Our partnerships with enterprises transform frontline teams from transactional to relational, from back office to middle office, and from routine tasks to strategic initiatives. We enhance company performance through increased productivity, improved retention, and superior customer experiences while empowering employees to achieve greater success in their current roles and advance their professional growth.Role Summary: As the Director of End User Content Strategy, you will take ownership of the voice and content experience for the employees we serve at Pathstream. This senior individual contributor role encompasses a broad scope of responsibilities: defining the content strategy, guiding the creative direction, producing and managing campaigns across various channels, and collaborating with contractors to bring your vision to fruition.You will work at the intersection of acquisition and engagement, initially helping prospective learners understand the value of Pathstream, followed by keeping enrolled learners motivated throughout their educational journeys. Your primary audience will be frontline employees, and your challenge will be to connect with them in meaningful ways.This role starts as a six-month contract engagement with the potential for a full-time position based on mutual compatibility. You will report to the Head of Lifecycle Marketing and work closely with the Lifecycle Marketing team, as well as Customer Success, Operations, and Coaching.Within your first 30 days, you will audit existing end-user content, establish a clear perspective on voice and strategy, and deliver your first impactful piece of content or media that drives measurable engagement or activation.By the end of six months, you will have established a functioning content operation, demonstrated tangible effects on enrollment and engagement, and become the key resource for how Pathstream communicates with our learners, allowing both parties to assess the full-time opportunity effectively.

About UsAt UnitedMasters, we are revolutionizing the music industry by creating a marketplace that bridges the gap between artists, brands, and fans. Our innovative music distribution service empowers artists to take control of their careers, allowing them to distribute their music directly to fans via streaming platforms while retaining ownership of their master recording rights and reaping up to 100% of their royalties. By merging our distribution platform with our strong relationships with brands, we provide independent artists with unparalleled opportunities for growth and earning potential.Our diverse team consists of musicians, marketers, engineers, and storytellers hailing from prestigious companies like YouTube, SoundCloud, Pandora, Facebook, Uber, Dropbox, Complex, and VICE. We collaborate closely with the award-winning creative teams at Translation, our in-house creative advertising agency, to forge impactful partnerships.The RoleWe are on the lookout for a Director of User Experience to steer our design vision, conduct customer research, and enhance the overall product experience across iOS, Android, and web platforms. In this role, you will lead a talented team of UX/UI designers while actively participating in the design process, prototyping, and research efforts alongside your team.This position calls for a design leader with substantial experience in mobile app and responsive web product design, ensuring consistency, quality, and clarity across all platforms. You should be adept at navigating between strategic UX planning, detailed pixel work, and customer insights. You will work in partnership with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Data Science teams to create intuitive, artist-focused experiences that promote growth, retention, and success for label partners.This role is based in San Francisco, requiring four days in the office and one day remote.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign Leadership & VisionDevelop and communicate a comprehensive UX strategy for iOS, Android, and web platforms.Create a cohesive design language and systems that can be applied across mobile and desktop user experiences.Advocate for simplicity, accessibility, and uniformity across all interfaces.

OpenAI seeks a Director of Compute Finance FP&A based in San Francisco. This position oversees financial planning and analysis for compute operations, shaping how the company invests in and manages its technical infrastructure. Key responsibilities Direct forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis for compute functions. Collaborate with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to support sound financial decisions. Offer strategic financial guidance as the organization adapts to rapid changes in technology. Align financial resources with OpenAI’s mission to develop AI responsibly and safely. Requirements Extensive finance experience and a strong grasp of technology operations. Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues. Experience leading in complex, evolving settings.

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Director of Machine Learning and Computer Vision to join our dynamic team at bobyard. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and deployment of cutting-edge ML and CV technologies that drive our product strategy and enhance user experiences. Your expertise will be essential in guiding a talented team of engineers and data scientists to create impactful solutions.

Position OverviewAt Bobyard, we're pioneering solutions that tackle intricate computer vision challenges, enabling contractors to automate takeoffs and save countless hours on each project. Our mission revolves around developing advanced model systems that achieve performance levels at or exceeding human accuracy.With a high-performing team in place, we are tackling some of the toughest challenges in the field of applied computer vision. We seek a visionary leader to set the technical roadmap, ensure the team prioritizes high-impact projects, and enhance both execution speed and quality.This role is crucial for team growth — maintaining rigorous hiring standards and nurturing top-tier engineers. The expectation for this position aligns with the technical excellence of our strongest individual contributors.

Role Overview Sigma Computing is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to guide our Core Product Engineering teams in San Francisco. This leader will oversee several groups focused on advancing our core data AI applications. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Engineering, the Senior Director will shape both technology and team culture. What You Will Do Lead with a product-focused mindset while managing and developing people. Recruit, mentor, and grow team members to support Sigma Computing’s goals, building a culture where urgency and efficiency matter. Work closely with cross-functional partners to improve development practices and processes. Communicate project plans and progress clearly across the organization. What We Look For Deep understanding of building platforms that are simple for less-technical users. Over 10 years of engineering management experience with product teams, including at least 5 years leading organizations. Strong opinions and insight into product development. Curiosity and a drive to learn new technologies quickly. Exceptional technical architecture and engineering skills, adaptable to different technology stacks. Enjoyment in working with top engineers, product managers, and architects. Commitment to excellence, innovation, and pride in your work. Location This position is based in San Francisco, CA.

About Sigma Computing Sigma Computing offers an analytics and business intelligence platform built for the cloud. The platform enables business users to analyze and share insights directly from cloud data warehouses, without requiring SQL expertise. Sigma serves major enterprises and is backed by leading investors. Role Overview: Director of Strategic Partnerships The Director of Strategic Partnerships will lead Sigma's alliance with Snowflake, a central partner in the company’s ecosystem. This senior leader will drive co-selling efforts, expand joint business opportunities, and focus on revenue growth through the partnership. This position is based on-site in San Francisco or New York City and reports to the Senior Director of Partnerships. What You Will Do Shape and manage the overall Snowflake partnership strategy, setting priorities, investment areas, and go-to-market plans. Act as the business lead for the Snowflake relationship, holding responsibility for partner-influenced and attributed pipeline and revenue. Design and roll out scalable co-selling programs that drive demand and deliver measurable revenue. Lead joint business planning with Snowflake, including quarterly reviews and strategic assessments. Align Sigma sales teams with Snowflake account teams through training, playbooks, and collaboration on deals. Serve as the main escalation point for Snowflake-related deal strategies, executive connections, and partner conflict resolution. Develop and maintain trusted relationships across Snowflake’s Partner, Sales, and Field Leadership teams, influencing seller behavior during active deals. Lead cross-functional projects with Sales, Marketing, Enablement, and Operations to put partnership strategies into practice. Work with Marketing to run joint campaigns, events, and programs that support co-selling and pipeline goals. Monitor partnership performance metrics and report on results.

Veracyte, a leading genomic diagnostics company, is seeking an Associate Director of Computational Development to join our innovative team. This role is pivotal in driving our computational strategies and enhancing our bioinformatics capabilities. You will work remotely, contributing to exciting projects that advance our mission of improving patient outcomes through precision medicine.

About UsAt Verge Genomics, we are revolutionizing the drug discovery process by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and a rich database of human data to tackle the major factors contributing to escalating drug costs—particularly high clinical failure rates. We have established one of the industry's largest collections of multi-modal patient molecular and clinical data, obtained directly from human tissue samples. Our talented team, comprising engineers, neuroscientists, and biologists, has successfully brought two drugs to clinical trials, identified 282 new therapeutic targets, and forged commercial partnerships exceeding $1.6 billion with major pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly and AstraZeneca.Your RoleAs the Principal/Director of Computational Biology, you will report directly to the Head of Product & Engineering. Collaborating closely with Verge’s leadership and technical teams, your key responsibility will be to spearhead the Computational Biology initiatives, delivering valuable insights to our biopharma partners and clients that will inform their research and development strategies.Your Key Achievements in the Next 12 MonthsProduce two comprehensive insights reports (e.g., target characterization) for biopharma partners that will enhance existing partnerships.Innovate new methodologies to support product development, including patient stratification and biomarker discovery.Assess and benchmark the company's foundational models for translational tasks, aiming for superior performance compared to current standards.Collaborate with the Head of Business Development to expand Verge's proprietary datasets.Your ResponsibilitiesDerive biological insights regarding therapeutic candidates and disease biology through the analysis of diverse multi-modal datasets (including transcriptomics, genetics, and clinical data).Translate overarching business goals into actionable scientific work plans.Integrate various datasets to formulate and test hypotheses for target prioritization, mechanism-of-action elucidation, indication expansion, repositioning, biomarker identification, and patient enrichment.Communicate findings effectively to external stakeholders to influence pharmacological R&D decisions.Develop and validate metrics to assess the efficacy of AI models in translational applications.Interpret and analyze outputs generated by AI foundational models.Bridge the gap between biological insights and machine learning objectives.

Join our dynamic team at plaud as a Human-Computer Interaction Designer where you will play a pivotal role in shaping user experiences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design intuitive interfaces that enhance user engagement and satisfaction. Your expertise in HCI principles will guide the development of user-centered designs that are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing.

Employee Applicant Privacy NoticeJoin Our Mission:Help us redefine personal finance for a brighter financial future.At SoFi, we are transforming the way individuals engage with their financial lives. As a pioneering financial services company and national bank, we leverage cutting-edge, mobile-first technology to empower millions of members in achieving their financial aspirations. In an era of unprecedented change, we are proud to lead the industry, knowing our work profoundly impacts lives. Join us in investing in yourself, your career, and the future of finance.The TeamThe SoFi product design team is committed to crafting user-centric and intuitive experiences. In this role, you will lead the PALS team, a strategic business unit responsible for the Protect (insurance), At Work (employer benefits), Lantern (marketplace), and Small Business (SMB) verticals. This team is dedicated to fostering substantial growth and profitability across these diverse offerings, managing the full lifecycle from strategy-setting to execution, external partnerships, and enhancing member experience. The primary objective is to evolve these sectors into key growth drivers for SoFi.The RoleAs the Design Director for the PALS team, you will be an essential leader, managing the entire design lifecycle for four innovative product lines: Protect, At Work, Lantern, and Small Business (SMB). You will drive innovation, oversee design execution, ensure seamless feature delivery, and maintain operational excellence across all PALS offerings. Additionally, you will connect these products within the broader SoFi ecosystem to facilitate a cohesive member experience.We seek a leader with experience in incubator teams or accelerator programs, able to navigate the complexities of financial markets, regulatory considerations, and the unique dynamics of 0-1 teams to create sophisticated yet accessible new business lines.In this senior role within Research & Design, you will mentor and develop design talent, establish best practices, and contribute significantly to our creative endeavors.

Join Quizlet as the Head of Lifecycle Marketing, where you will lead innovative marketing strategies that engage users at every stage of their journey. You will be responsible for analyzing user data, optimizing marketing funnels, and developing personalized campaigns that drive retention and growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our user experience and ensure that our marketing efforts align with overall company goals.

Prime Intellect develops an open superintelligence framework, supporting advanced agentic models and the infrastructure needed to create, train, and deploy them. The company’s mission is to unify global computational resources under a single control plane, integrating a full reinforcement learning (RL) post-training stack. The platform includes secure sandboxes, verifiable evaluations, environments, and an asynchronous RL trainer. Researchers, startups, and enterprises use Prime Intellect to run end-to-end RL at scale, adapting models for practical deployment. Prime Intellect has raised $20 million in funding, including a recent $15 million round. Investors include Founders Fund, Menlo Ventures, and individuals such as Andrej Karpathy, Tri Dao, Dylan Patel, Clem Delangue, and Emad Mostaque. Role overview The Head of Compute leads all aspects of GPU resource management at Prime Intellect from the San Francisco office. This function covers sourcing, economics, contracting, and the strategic direction for compute resources, critical for model training, serving, and sales. Compute is both the company’s core product and the main constraint in the open AI ecosystem. The role exists to keep Prime Intellect and the broader open ecosystem competitive in a landscape where every major lab contends for the same GPUs. What you will do Direct sourcing and procurement of GPU resources for model training and serving Manage compute economics and contracts, balancing long-term commitments with spot market activity Shape Prime Intellect’s strategic position in the global compute market Identify and prioritize key geographic compute hubs and hardware generations for broad access Collaborate with research and engineering teams to design the compute layer for the open model ecosystem Build and maintain commercial relationships with neocloud providers and industry partners Secure early access to new accelerator hardware and develop the operational framework for sustained compute advantage Decide what to train, where, and under which cost structures What success looks like Modeling unit economics for multi-year GPU commitments as the market evolves Turning research needs into actionable compute strategies Negotiating significant contracts for reserved resources Working with neocloud leaders and internal teams to advance open post-training Location This position is based in San Francisco.

Join Notion as a User Researcher focused on Growth and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product. You will be responsible for conducting user research, analyzing user feedback, and translating insights into actionable recommendations that drive product development and enhance user experience. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our growth strategies are informed by real user needs and behaviors.

Join Filevine, a pioneering Legal AI company dedicated to revolutionizing legal work through Legal Operating Intelligence. Our platform integrates data, documents, workflows, and teams into a singular, coherent system, enabling modern legal professionals to work with unprecedented clarity and efficiency.At the heart of our innovation is LOIS, the Legal Operating Intelligence System, which enhances legal operations by transforming them from reactive to proactive. LOIS intelligently analyzes your data to extract insights, simplify complexities, and empower professionals with the knowledge they need to excel. Thanks to our talented and innovative team, Filevine has garnered awards from Deloitte and Inc., recognizing us as one of the fastest-growing and most innovative technology firms in the nation.Role Overview:We are seeking a dedicated UI Engineer to enhance the execution, refinement, and user experience quality of our Word add-in and web application. This engineering-focused position does not involve leading UX strategy or designing workflows from the ground up; rather, you will build upon clearly defined interaction models and design guidance provided by our Product Design Engineer and Frontend leads. Your goal will be to create a product that feels responsive, intentional, and reliable.The ideal candidate will possess a keen attention to detail, a solid understanding of AI system behavior at the UI layer, and the ability to effectively manage streaming states, partial results, and potential error scenarios without glossing over them.

About UsAt Sydecar, we are on a transformative journey to reshape the private markets landscape. Our mission is to enhance accessibility, transparency, and liquidity within these markets by innovating the creation and execution of investment vehicles.We pride ourselves on being more than just a platform; we are a reliable partner in the venture capital arena. Our commitment lies in simplifying and standardizing the private investment experience, empowering capital allocators to connect with and support visionary entrepreneurs who are driving the future.Our platform is meticulously designed for simplicity and efficiency, taking care of essential behind-the-scenes operations—from automating banking processes and ensuring compliance to managing contracts, handling taxes, and streamlining reporting. This allows investors to focus on what truly matters: forging valuable deals and nurturing impactful relationships.Join us at Sydecar as we spearhead the evolution of private investing.About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Manager of User Experience to redefine our product experience amidst our scaling efforts. This position demands a design leader with high ownership and execution capabilities who can navigate swiftly, make informed decisions, and drive projects to completion while upholding exceptional standards of craftsmanship and customer insight.In this role, you will oversee a team of Product Designers while retaining a hands-on approach. You will play a pivotal role in shaping product strategy through comprehensive user research, sound design judgment, and close collaboration with Product and Engineering teams.Our product operates within a regulated environment, catering to a diverse clientele that includes first-time investors, deal organizers, and large venture capital firms. This role necessitates a balance between compliance and regulatory requirements, while delivering an intuitive, world-class experience for complex financial workflows.Your ResponsibilitiesLead and Enhance the Complete User ExperienceDrive the evolution of user experiences for deal leads, investors, and internal operations teamsTake charge of design for high-impact initiatives from discovery through to deliverySimplify intricate, regulated workflows into clear, intuitive experiences that foster customer trustEstablish and uphold rigorous design quality standards while operating with the agility of a startup

Superhuman embraces a dynamic hybrid work model, combining focused individual time with in-person collaboration that nurtures trust, innovation, and a robust team culture.About SuperhumanSuperhuman, now incorporating Grammarly, is an AI productivity platform dedicated to unleashing the superhuman potential in every individual. Our suite of applications seamlessly integrates with over 1 million tools and websites, providing solutions like Grammarly's writing assistance, Coda's collaborative workspaces, Mail's inbox management, and Go, the proactive AI assistant that understands context and offers support automatically. Established in 2009, Superhuman empowers more than 40 million users, 50,000 organizations, and 3,000 educational institutions globally to eliminate busywork and concentrate on what truly matters. Discover more at superhuman.com and explore our values here.The OpportunityJoin the Go team, responsible for Superhuman's AI assistant and agent platform, transforming AI into a proactive, connected feature integrated within the Superhuman ecosystem. Go transcends standalone chat, embedding assistive AI directly into the tools users already employ, thereby connecting with over 1 million applications and enterprise systems, enhancing the agent ecosystem, and turning AI investments into tangible ROI.We are looking for a Staff User Researcher to shape the future of Go, focusing on delivering significant value to knowledge workers, scaling across Superhuman Mail, Grammarly, Coda, and partner agents, and establishing a differentiated, enterprise-ready AI layer.In this impactful position, you will lead foundational and strategic research that influences Go’s long-term vision, collaborating with executive and cross-functional leaders to prioritize critical opportunities and define the business unit's research strategy while advancing AI-native research practices, including utilizing our platform and other innovative tools to enhance our workflows.Your responsibilities will include:Conducting exploratory and evaluative research to inform the strategy and roadmap for the Go platform.Identifying key user and business questions in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.Collaborating with executive and cross-functional leaders to translate insights into clear product direction.Converting complex findings into compelling narratives that guide decision-making.

Join our dynamic team at Mindlance as a User Experience Designer, where you will play a pivotal role in creating intuitive and user-centered digital experiences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and refine product interfaces that are not only visually appealing but also enhance user satisfaction and engagement.