# AI & Automation Manager, Business Operations at Axial

- Company: Axial
- What the company does: Accelerated kernels for computational engineering. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://axialcompute.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: New York, NY
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-07-21
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axial/jobs/5366514008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/axial-ai-and-automation-manager-business-operations/

## About the role

This is a highly technical, hands-on role for someone who enjoys building but is equally energized by determining what should be built, why it matters, and how it should evolve over time. Working closely with the VP of Operations and Business Operations Lead, you will help shape Axial's internal AI & Automation strategy by identifying high-impact opportunities, evaluating emerging capabilities, and translating ambiguous business challenges into scalable technical solutions.

## What they're looking for

- Systems Thinking: Demonstrated ability to decompose complex operational problems and balance speed, maintainability, reliability, security, and user experience when developing solutions
- Ownership: History of independently leading complex initiatives from problem definition through implementation, adoption, monitoring, iteration, and long-term durability
- VP of Product
- VP of GTM
- Data Engineering
- GTM Managers

Tags: Business Operations