Growth StratOps Associate

About Meridian Softworks Based in San Francisco, California, Meridian Softworks is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises looking to deploy advanced AI systems. Meridian Softworks accelerates frontier research with high-quality data, specialized talent, and training pipelines that advance thinking, reasoning, coding, multimodality, and STEM. For enterprises, Meridian Softworks builds proprietary intelligence systems that integrate AI into mission-critical workflows, unlock transformative outcomes, and drive lasting competitive advantage. Recognized by Forbes, The Information, and Fast Company among the world’s top innovators, Meridian Softworks’s leadership team includes AI technologists from Meta, Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, McKinsey, Bain, Stanford, Caltech, and MIT. Learn more at www.turing.com Role Overview : We are hiring a Growth Strategy & Operations Associate to work directly with the Head of Talent Growth as a strategic partner and execution lead. This role will act as a Chief of Staff for Growth — helping define priorities, drive cross-functional execution, and ensure that key growth initiatives across both developers (Supply) and customers (Demand) translate into measurable outcomes. This is a high-ownership role at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and operations, serving as the connective tissue across Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Sales. Job responsibilities : Define and drive the demand and supply growth roadmap in partnership with the Head of Talent Growth. Translate strategy into clear execution plans, owners, timelines, and measurable outcomes. Identify and prioritize high-impact growth opportunities across Demand and Supply verticals. Own growth operations, including funnel optimization, automation initiatives, and marketing-to-sales handoffs. Lead cross-functional programs across product-led, operations-led, and marketing-led growth initiatives. Drive structured problem-solving: define hypotheses, run experiments, measure impact, and iterate quickly. Ensure alignment and accountability across Engineering, Product, Data Science, and Sales stakeholders. Build and track growth metrics, dashboards, and reporting for monthly business reviews. Improve the quality and effectiveness of growth funnels, systems, and processes. Operate hands-on across analytics, marketing technology, strategy, and execution as needed. Job requirements : 3–4 years of experience in high-growth startups, strategy, operations, or consulting; experience working with aggressive growth targets or OKRs preferred. Strong analytical skills; ability to work with data, extract insights, and translate them into execution plans. SQL is a plus. Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional initiatives with senior stakeholders. Strong problem-structuring and prioritization skills. Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with high ownership. Clear communicator who can align teams, set expectations, and hold owners accountable. Nice-to-Have : Engineering or STEM background. Exposure to product management or product-led growth. Experience working closely with sales teams. Technical familiarity and prior experience collaborating with engineers. Experience with Tier 1 Consulting firms, startups, IBD Values We are client first : We put our clients at the center of everything we do, because their success is the ultimate measure of our value. We work at Start-Up Speed: We move fast, stay agile and favor action because momentum is the foundation of perfection We are AI forward: We help our clients build the future of Al and implement it in our own roles and workflow to amplify productivity. Advantages of joining Meridian Softworks Amazing work culture (Super collaborative & supportive work environment; 5 days a week) Awesome colleagues (Surround yourself with top talent from Meta, Google, LinkedIn etc. as well as people with deep startup experience) Competitive compensation Flexible working hours Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Meridian Softworks is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. At Meridian Softworks we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and celebrate authenticity, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. For applicants from the European Union, please review Meridian Softworks's GDPR notice here .