Business Operations Manager

About the Company

Goodfire is a research company using interpretability to understand, learn from, and design AI systems. Our mission is to build the next generation of safe and powerful AI by advancing the science of how AI systems actually work. We are a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco, backed by over $200M from leading investors.

Responsibilities

• Own the operational machinery and solve operational problems from 0 to 1
• Manage recurring tasks including customer contracts, recruiting initiatives, immigration logistics, and vendor negotiation
• Execute strategic projects to push the company forward
• Minimize administrative overhead for the broader technical team

Requirements

• 4-6+ years of experience in operations, business operations, or a generalist role at an early-stage startup
• Technical background (CS degree, engineering experience, or demonstrated fluency in technical environments)
• Experience navigating rapid scaling environments
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Ability to translate between technical and non-technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop a working understanding of machine learning or interpretability quickly