# Data Operations at Thinking Machines

- Company: Thinking Machines
- What the company does: Connectionism: Research Blog by Thinking Machines Lab. Backed by a16z, Accel and GV.
- Company website: https://thinkingmachines.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $300K to $350K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-25
- Apply by: 2026-10-09
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/thinkingmachines/28e2d71f-dabd-4745-9903-9b363979f0aa
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/thinking-machines-data-operations/

## About the role

We're looking for someone to join Data Operations and help researchers get the data they need to train and evaluate our models. You'll work directly with researchers to understand what they need, figure out how to get it, and own the work through delivery. Sometimes that means finding the right vendor. Sometimes it means digging into a new domain, finding unusual sources of data, or working through a request we haven't seen before.

## What they're looking for

- Experience owning operational, data, product, program, or vendor work from start to finish
- Experience working with data vendors ideally in AI or technology
- Strong problem-solving instincts and a willingness to dig in when there isn't an obvious answer
- Comfortable working directly with researchers or technical teams and turning loosely defined needs into action
- Good judgment about quality and a willingness to inspect the work closely rather than rely only on process
- Strong communication skills across different teams, vendors, and cultures

Tags: Product Management