Strategic Projects Associate - Coding

AfterQuery

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong interest in AI and comfort using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude Code.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
  • High level of ownership and ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
  • Adaptability to learn quickly and manage ambiguity in dynamic environments.
  • Strong organizational skills with a sharp attention to detail.
  • Collaborative mindset for effective team coordination.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, plus familiarity with technical tools.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with frontier AI labs to manage dataset generation projects, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Build and maintain operational tools using AI to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Lead teams of technical experts in software engineering, data science, and machine learning.
  • Create comprehensive technical documentation and project briefs for stakeholder engagement.
  • Support product development by gathering requirements, managing testing, and tracking feature releases.
  • Analyze metrics and develop dashboards to monitor project health and performance.
  • Drive improvements in processes and develop systems to support company scalability.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work directly with founding team members for mentorship.
  • Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI technologies.
  • Develop a professional network within the frontier AI community.
  • Fast-track career progression compared to traditional consulting or tech programs.
Full Job Description
Technical Strategic Projects Associate

AfterQuery is seeking exceptional candidates for our Technical Strategic Projects Associate position. This is not a typical operations role - you'll work directly with our founding team on high-priority technical and operational projects that directly support our work with frontier AI labs.

The Opportunity
  • Develop deep AI fluency and hands-on technical skills working with cutting-edge AI tools
  • Build a network of frontier AI researchers, builders, and investors
  • Learn how to scale a company from the ground up with direct mentorship from the founding team
  • Fast-track alternative to traditional entry-level consulting, banking, or tech rotational programs


Responsibilities
  • Partner with frontier AI labs to coordinate dataset generation projects, manage timelines, and ensure delivery excellence
  • Build and maintain operational tools using AI (ChatGPT, Claude Code) and scripting to automate workflows, track metrics, and improve efficiency
  • Manage teams of technical experts across domains like software engineering, data science, and machine learning
  • Create technical documentation, project briefs, and data samples for customer presentations
  • Support product development by gathering technical requirements, coordinating testing, and tracking feature releases
  • Analyze operational metrics and build lightweight dashboards to monitor project health and team performance
  • Drive process improvements and build systems to scale operations as the company grows
  • Interface with engineering and research teams on technical and operational coordination


Required Qualifications
  • Strong interest in AI and technical fluency-comfortable using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude Code, and learning new technologies quickly
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Extreme ownership, agency, and ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to learn rapidly, iterate, and thrive in ambiguous environments
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Collaborative mindset with ability to coordinate across teams
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and knowledge of technical tools


Preferred Qualifications
  • Background in software engineering, ML engineering, AI research, or computer science
  • Full-time or internship experience at a top tech company (FAANG, frontier AI lab) or quantitative trading firm
  • Prior startup experience or founding experience
  • Willingness to work long hours and weekends when projects demand it

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