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 love spending time together. 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 Strategy and 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’ll work cross-functionally with operations, product, engineering, and customers—owning outcomes across the entire pipeline. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants full-stack ownership: designing systems, managing execution, solving bottlenecks, and driving impact.

• 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.

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.