About HUD HUD (YC W25) is developing agentic evals for Computer Use Agents (CUAs) that browse the web. Our CUA Evals framework is the first comprehensive evaluation tool for CUAs. Our Mission: People don't actually know if AI agents are working. To make AI agents work in the real world, we need detailed evals for a huge range of tasks. We're backed by Y Combinator, and work closely with frontier AI labs to provide agent evaluation infrastructure at scale. About the role We're looking for a Head of Operations to set up, manage and automate HUD's hiring/HR, expansion and general operations as we scale rapidly. You'll be responsible for building operational foundations that enable our team to focus on AI safety evaluation research while ensuring smooth company growth. Responsibilities Design and implement hiring processes, from job posting to onboarding

Set up and manage HR systems, policies, and employee lifecycle management

Automate operational workflows and technical processes for maximum efficiency

Coordinate company expansion planning and execution

General startup operations

Experience Core Requirements Proven operations or management experience, preferably in tech startup environments

Strong organizational and project management skills

Experience building processes from scratch in fast-growing companies

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

You may be a good fit if you: Have managed hiring and HR operations at early-stage startups

Successfully automated operational processes and workflows

Led cross-functional projects in technical environments

Demonstrated ability to quickly understand complex technical concepts relevant to your role (fullstack LLM deployment, science of evaluations, multimodal and agentic AI etc.)

Strong candidates may have: Familiarity with AI Safety and AI alignment

Previous engagement with AI safety research or organizations

Understanding of LLM evaluation frameworks, particularly multimodal and agentic evaluations

Familiarity in using and deploying latest AI tools for operational efficiency

Experience in in fullstack LLM deployment, particularly for multimodal and agentic AI evaluations

Team & Company Details Team Size : ~5-10 people currently, planning significant growth

Our team: Our team includes 4 international Olympiad medallists (IOI, ILO, IPhO), serial AI startup founders, and researchers with publications at ICLR, NeurIPS etc.

Logistics Employment : Fulltime position.

Location : In-person at our San Francisco office.

Visa Sponsorship : We provide support for relocation and visas for strong full-time candidates.

Timeline : Applications are rolling. The process should involve 1-2 interviews and take less than a week.

We prioritize operational aptitude and cultural fit. Motivated candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don't meet all technical criteria. Due to high volume, we may not actively respond to every application, but feel free to contact us at recruiting@hud.so or elsewhere if we missed your application!

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