David AI
About David AI
David AI is the first audio data research company . We bring an R&D approach to data-developing datasets with the same rigor AI labs bring to models.
Our mission is to bring AI into the real world , and we believe audio is the gateway. Speech is versatile, accessible, and human-it fits naturally into everyday life. To unlock the full potential of AI, models need more-and better-audio data. That's where David AI comes in.
David AI was founded in 2024 by a team of former Scale AI engineers and operators. In less than a year, we've brought on most FAANG companies and AI labs as customers. We recently raised a $25M Series A from Tier 1 investors like Jack Altman (Alt Capital), Amplify Partners, First Round Capital, Y Combinator, and more.
Our team is sharp, humble, ambitious, and tight-knit. We're looking for the best research, engineering, product and operations minds to join us on our mission to revolutionize audio AI.
Role and responsibilities
As a Data Product Operations Lead you'll run the core engine of David AI: the Data Factory. This role blends execution, 'industrial' systems design, and strategic decision-making. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality data at scale, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring our infrastructure evolves alongside our customers' needs. You will:
* Own end-to-end success as we scale a data product from 0→n.
* Lead cross-functional workstreams across GTM, Ops, Product, and Engineering to design a 'data factory' that can scale to millions of hours.
* Build strong relationships with researchers at the leading AI labs and translate their goals into concrete project plans and technical requirements.
* Spot failure points early-whether in sourcing, quality, or process-and take ownership of fixing them.
* Use metrics to track performance, prioritize work, and make decisions about where we grow and what we build next.
* You'll take accountability for outcomes across operations, product, engineering and our customers; you'll have full-stack ownership of designing systems, managing execution, solving bottlenecks and driving impact.
Who we're looking for
* 2-6 years of experience in high-intensity environments (e.g., founder, strategy consulting, venture-backed ops).
* Strong technical foundation-CS, Industrial Engineering, or similar background; SQL required.
* Systems thinking-able to spot leverage points in a process, evaluate second and third order effects, and resolve bottlenecks effectively.
* Product intuition-able to walk into a room with engineers and other stakeholders and walk out with the right answer.
* Extreme ownership-you care about outcomes, not just assigned tasks.
* High-execution operator-fast-paced, high standards, and zero tolerance for sloppy work.
* Collaborative and low-ego-willing to dive in anywhere to support the team, even when this requires rolling up the sleeves.
* Hustle mindset-ready to put in the work to build something ambitious from ground up.
Compensation and benefits
* Rapid career growth at one of the fastest growing Series A companies, within a new and booming industry.
* Competitive salary and equity package.
* Flexible PTO policy.
* Top-notch health, dental, and vision coverage with 100% company reimbursement for most plans.
* Paid lunch and dinner in the office, every day through DoorDash.
* 401k access.
David AI is the first audio data research company . We bring an R&D approach to data-developing datasets with the same rigor AI labs bring to models.
Our mission is to bring AI into the real world , and we believe audio is the gateway. Speech is versatile, accessible, and human-it fits naturally into everyday life. To unlock the full potential of AI, models need more-and better-audio data. That's where David AI comes in.
David AI was founded in 2024 by a team of former Scale AI engineers and operators. In less than a year, we've brought on most FAANG companies and AI labs as customers. We recently raised a $25M Series A from Tier 1 investors like Jack Altman (Alt Capital), Amplify Partners, First Round Capital, Y Combinator, and more.
Our team is sharp, humble, ambitious, and tight-knit. We're looking for the best research, engineering, product and operations minds to join us on our mission to revolutionize audio AI.
Role and responsibilities
As a Data Product Operations Lead you'll run the core engine of David AI: the Data Factory. This role blends execution, 'industrial' systems design, and strategic decision-making. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality data at scale, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring our infrastructure evolves alongside our customers' needs. You will:
* Own end-to-end success as we scale a data product from 0→n.
* Lead cross-functional workstreams across GTM, Ops, Product, and Engineering to design a 'data factory' that can scale to millions of hours.
* Build strong relationships with researchers at the leading AI labs and translate their goals into concrete project plans and technical requirements.
* Spot failure points early-whether in sourcing, quality, or process-and take ownership of fixing them.
* Use metrics to track performance, prioritize work, and make decisions about where we grow and what we build next.
* You'll take accountability for outcomes across operations, product, engineering and our customers; you'll have full-stack ownership of designing systems, managing execution, solving bottlenecks and driving impact.
Who we're looking for
* 2-6 years of experience in high-intensity environments (e.g., founder, strategy consulting, venture-backed ops).
* Strong technical foundation-CS, Industrial Engineering, or similar background; SQL required.
* Systems thinking-able to spot leverage points in a process, evaluate second and third order effects, and resolve bottlenecks effectively.
* Product intuition-able to walk into a room with engineers and other stakeholders and walk out with the right answer.
* Extreme ownership-you care about outcomes, not just assigned tasks.
* High-execution operator-fast-paced, high standards, and zero tolerance for sloppy work.
* Collaborative and low-ego-willing to dive in anywhere to support the team, even when this requires rolling up the sleeves.
* Hustle mindset-ready to put in the work to build something ambitious from ground up.
Compensation and benefits
* Rapid career growth at one of the fastest growing Series A companies, within a new and booming industry.
* Competitive salary and equity package.
* Flexible PTO policy.
* Top-notch health, dental, and vision coverage with 100% company reimbursement for most plans.
* Paid lunch and dinner in the office, every day through DoorDash.
* 401k access.