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Director, Technical Support Engineering ( HR AI Platform Startup)
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Job ID
68762677265
Date posted
07/17/2026
Department
Customer Support
Location: Santa Clara, CA (HQ) 3 days per week
Eightfold was founded with a vision to solve for employment in our society. For decades, the connection between individuals and opportunities has been based on who they are and their network's strength vs. their potential. Eightfold leverages artificial intelligence to transform how to think about skills and capabilities for individuals and how jobs and career decisions are made. Eightfold offers the industry’s first AI-powered Talent Intelligence Platform to transform how organizations plan, hire, develop and retain a diverse workforce, enabling individuals to transform their careers.
About the Role
We are looking for a Director to lead and scale a high-impact global team responsible for delivering value to some of Eightfold’s most strategic enterprise customers.
This is a leadership role at the intersection of technology, customer success, and business transformation. You will define and drive the strategy for customer engineering, solution delivery, elevate execution standards, and build a world-class team of customer engineers.
Beyond execution, you will serve as a thought partner to customers and internal leadership, influencing product direction, shaping deployment best practices, and ensuring Eightfold delivers measurable business outcomes at scale.
What You’ll Own
Strategic Leadership & Org Building
Define the vision, operating model, and growth strategy for the Customer Engineering , Product Solutions and Support functions.
Build, scale, and lead a high-performing global team; drive hiring, capability building, and leadership development.
Establish a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and customer obsession.
Customer Impact & Delivery Excellence
Own end-to-end delivery outcomes for large enterprise accounts, including implementations, expansions, and ongoing optimization.
Partner with senior customer stakeholders as a trusted advisor, driving adoption and long-term value realization.
Lead executive-level escalations and ensure strong governance across complex deployments.
Solutioning & Technical Excellence
Set the bar for solution architecture, integration strategy, and technical design across ATS, HRIS, and ecosystem platforms.
Guide teams on complex implementations involving APIs, data models, and enterprise-scale integrations.
Drive standardization through reusable frameworks, accelerators, and best practices.
Cross-Functional Influence
Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Customer Growth, and Sales to align on roadmap, customer needs, and delivery priorities.
Act as the voice of the customer, influencing product innovation and go-to-market strategy.
Contribute to global initiatives, including AI-driven frameworks and solution evolution.
Operational Rigor & Scale
Establish metrics-driven execution: delivery health, customer satisfaction, adoption, and team productivity.
Drive capacity planning, forecasting, and resource optimization across regions.
Continuously improve delivery processes to enable scalability and predictability.
What We’re Looking For
10–15+ years of experience in enterprise SaaS, product implementation, solution architecture, or technical consulting.
5+ years in leadership roles, managing and scaling high-performing teams.
Proven track record of delivering complex, global enterprise implementations with measurable customer impact.
A Player-Coach mindset with strong technical depth in APIs, integrations, data systems (SQL, JSON, XML), and scripting (Python or equivalent).
Experience working with HR Tech ecosystems (ATS, HRIS, Talent platforms) is highly preferred.
Exceptional stakeholder management and executive presence, with the ability to influence at C-level.
Demonstrated ability to operate in high-growth, ambiguous environments and drive structured outcomes.
Background in top-tier consulting firms or enterprise transformation programs is a strong plus.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Why This Role
Opportunity to shape how AI transforms talent at a global scale.
Direct exposure to enterprise customers and executive leadership.
Build and lead a category-defining customer engineering organization.
Play a key role in scaling Eightfold’s next phase of growth.
Pay Transparency
Please note this role is categorized as hybrid in Santa Clara, CA Base pay is only one piece of our total compensation package as this role may be eligible for bonus and equity awards. Compensation varies depending on several factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and zones. This role is based in Santa Clara, CA (Zone A)
Zone A Base annual base salary range in USD: $177,525 to $236,700 + discretionary annual bonus up to `20% + preIPO equity (stock options).
Hybrid Work @ Eightfold: We embrace a hybrid work model that aims to boost collaboration, enhance our culture, and drive innovation through a blend of remote and in-person work. We are committed to creating a dynamic and flexible work environment that nurtures the collaborative spirit of our team. Employees residing near Santa Clara, CA are mandated to work in the office 3 days per week.
Eightfold.ai provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status.
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Sr. Solutions Consultant
Eightfold.ai · US
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$138k–180k
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Job ID
68761968734
Date posted
06/18/2026
Department
Sales
Eightfold is a global leader in an AI-native enterprise talent platform, trusted by the world’s largest & most respected Fortune 500 organizations. Our platform is built from the ground up, operating at scale across Azure and AWS, deployed in multiple regions globally, including IL4-compliant environments for the US Government, supporting users in 100+ countries and 30+ languages. Today, Eightfold is at the forefront of agentic AI, delivering intelligent agents that actively drive outcomes across hiring and talent workflows, while much of the industry is still experimenting with prototypes. Backed by over $410M in funding and valued at $2B+, we are defining the next era of agentic talent systems.
What sets Eightfold apart is not just the technology & our mission, but the team behind it. We are a deeply technical, execution-driven organization that values ownership, collaboration, and high standards. Our engineers, product leaders, and go-to-market teams work closely together — in person and across functions — to build systems that scale in the real world. If you’re excited to work on hard problems, move with urgency, raise the bar every day, and help build agentic systems that transform how the world works, Eightfold is the place to do it.
About the Team
At Eightfold, our Solutions Consulting team is a diverse community of high performers who value authenticity over ego. We believe the best solutions are born from a mix of collective grit and a deep, evolving curiosity for the industry. You aren't just a technical resource here; you are a Subject Matter Expert in Artificial Intelligence and Human Capital Management, serving as a strategic bridge between our Sales and Product teams.
You’ll leverage your AI and HCM expertise to solve complex challenges and build genuine, long-term relationships with our customers. We believe in fueling your professional growth as much as our own. We celebrate your impact with a culture of public recognition and a rewards structure designed for winners including professional development stipends, performance spiffs, commission accelerators, and President’s Club.
Responsibilities
Work with and guide our sales team to consult prospects and customers, show how our solutions will help them, and execute technical sales discussions
Accelerate the sales cycle through the creation of reusable demo collateral ranging from verticalized environments to pre-recorded walkthroughs—that drives efficiency and shortens the path to 'closed-won’
Diagnose customer business challenges and position how our solutions can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their organization
Create and deliver compelling demonstrations and stories that cultivate a deep understanding of, and desire for, the solution and value we provide
Provide technical and functional guidance during the sales process to the sales team and potential customers to ensure that deals are closed consistently and quickly
Build creative new ways to prep demos, stay up to date on competitive intelligence, and work more efficiently in general through Claude
Influence our product strategy by effectively communicating feedback from customers and prospects, as well as working with the product team to develop new product features
Lead the design of solutions for prospects and customers, and communicate with the delivery team to ensure successful outcomes
Maintain customer relationships pre- and post-sale
Communicate the technology vision to business leaders and analysts
Represent our company at industry events and panels
Own your subject-matter expertise and guide the thought leadership of the company
Required Qualifications
6+ years customer-facing Solutions Consulting experience
Experience in, or selling to HR, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and/or IT
Affinity and experience with AI tools to work smarter, not harder - Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT, etc
You have hands-on experience with agentic software and can clearly explain how agentic systems work — and why they matter — to both HR and IT stakeholders.
A desire to fix employment
A strong focus on helping customers define and achieve success
A history of winning - you’ve landed the big deals consistently throughout your career
Exceptional communication and technical skills
An affinity for the startup space, AI technology, and a desire to own, build, and grow both yourself, your team, and the entire organization
A positive attitude
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with demo automation software - Consensus, etc
Experience using or selling AI/Agentic software
We are a team of self-starters who excel in their fields. We believe in giving you responsibility, not a task. We want you to have ownership and pride in your work and see your work's positive impact on your colleagues, our customers, and the world. We believe in providing transparency and support so you can do the best work of your career.
Hybrid Work @ Eightfold: At Eightfold, we believe our best work happens when we collaborate closely, learn from one another, and build together. We follow a hybrid work model that combines flexibility with a strong emphasis on in-person collaboration to foster innovation, culture, and rapid execution.
Employees based near our Santa Clara, London, Bangalore, and Noida offices are expected to work from the office three days per week, as we believe regular in-person engagement is essential to how we build high-impact products and strong teams.
Eightfold.ai provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status.
Experience our comprehensive benefits with family medical, vision and dental coverage, a competitive base salary, and eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses or commissions.
*The base salary ranges below are provided for pay transparency. Base pay is only one piece of our total compensation package as this role may be eligible for commissions and equity awards. Compensation varies depending on a number of factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Zones are determined by location.
Zone A (SF Bay Area & Greater NYC): Base Salary Range: $138,000 to $180,000
Zone B (All other US locations): Base Salary Range: $120,000 to $162,000
Our customer stories- https://eightfold.ai/customers/customer-stories/
Press- https://eightfold.ai/about/press
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Lead Engineer ( Forward Deployed Engineer ) Santa Clara, CA
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Date posted
06/11/2026
Department
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About Eightfold
Eightfold is a global leader in AI-native enterprise talent platform, trusted by the world’s largest & most respected fortune 500 organizations. Our platform is built from the ground up operating at scale across Azure and AWS, deployed in multiple regions globally, including IL4-compliant environments for US Government, supporting users in 100+ countries and 30+ languages. Today, Eightfold is at the forefront of agentic AI, delivering intelligent agents that actively drive outcomes across hiring and talent workflows, while much of the industry is still experimenting with prototypes. At Eightfold, we are defining the next era of agentic talent systems.
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About the Role
We are looking for a Lead Engineer to serve as a senior technical leader at the intersection of product engineering, platform architecture, and enterprise customer success.
In this role, you will own the most complex and high-impact customer-facing technical challenges across the Eightfold platform. You will design and implement scalable solutions for enterprise customers, lead technical escalations, influence product direction based on real-world customer needs, and mentor engineers across teams.
This position involves deep engagement with customer issues, the focus is on engineering durable solutions, improving platform capabilities, and eliminating entire classes of problems, not providing ongoing ticket-based support.
What You Will Do
Customer-Driven Product & Platform Development
Design and build customer-facing enhancements, integrations, and custom workflows that scale across the platform.
Translate enterprise customer requirements into durable, reusable platform capabilities.
Influence product and engineering roadmaps by identifying patterns across customer needs.
Balance short-term customer demands with long-term platform health and architectural integrity.
Technical Leadership & Ownership
Own end-to-end design and implementation of complex, cross-cutting features spanning multiple services or product areas.
Drive architectural decisions focused on reliability, performance, extensibility, and maintainability.
Partner closely with Product Management, Platform Engineering, and Applied AI teams to deliver solutions aligned with customer outcomes.
Enterprise Customer Engineering & Escalations
Act as the primary technical escalation point for the most critical enterprise customer issues across all Eightfold products.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues involving distributed systems, large-scale data, and integrations.
Work directly with Customer Success, Solutions Engineering, and Support teams to deliver timely, high-quality resolutions.
Lead root cause analysis and drive systemic fixes to prevent recurrence.
Deep engagement with customer issues, the focus of this role will be on engineering durable solutions, improving platform capabilities, and eliminating entire classes of problems.
Mentorship & Engineering Excellence
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, especially within customer engineering and escalation workflows.
Lead design reviews and code reviews with an emphasis on scalability and operational readiness.
Establish best practices for observability, debugging, testing, and incident response in customer-facing systems.
Qualifications
7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including ownership of production systems at scale.
Strong backend engineering experience (e.g., Java, Python, Scala, or similar) with distributed systems.
Proven experience handling enterprise customer escalations and complex production issues.
Deep understanding of system design, APIs, data pipelines, and service-oriented or microservices architectures.
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments with competing customer and platform priorities.
Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction across teams.
Hands-on experience building frontend applications with React, Angular, and related UI frameworks
Strong communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Customer Engineering and/or Solutions Engineering, within a SaaS company.
Familiarity with enterprise integrations, data ingestion pipelines, and customer-specific configurations.
Experience working with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and production monitoring tools.
Exposure to AI/ML-enabled platforms or data-intensive products.
Why Join Eightfold.ai
Make a direct impact on some of the world’s largest enterprise customers.
Solve highly complex, real-world technical problems with visibility across the entire platform.
Operate as a fechnical leader with significant ownership and influence.
Work closely with customers, product leaders, and engineering teams to shape the future of the Eightfold platform.
Pay Transparency
Please note this role is categorized as onsite or hybrid in Santa Clara, CA The base salary ranges below are provided for pay transparency. Base pay is only one piece of our total compensation package as this role is eligible for bonus and equity awards. Compensation varies depending on a number of factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and zones which are determined by location. Zone A is SF Bay Area, CA .
Zone A Base annual salary range: $170,00 to $227,000 + discretionary annual bonus up to `15% + pre-IPO equity (stock options).
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$140k–205k
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Build and ship AI-powered product features using LLMs, NLP, and agent-based workflows Develop backend services and APIs that support model inference, orchestration, and tool execution Implement LLM workflows, including pipelines, retrieval (RAG) systems, and goal-oriented agent behaviors Work closely with Product Managers and Designers to turn AI-driven ideas into working features Collaborate with ML engineers to integrate, evaluate, and productionize models Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussion Help improve system performance, reliability, and scalability 1-2 years of professional software engineering experience Strong experience building backend or full-stack applications Proficiency in Python and at least one other language (Java, Go, or TypeScript) Hands-on experience integrating LLMs, NLP, or ML-powered features Familiarity with APIs, distributed systems, and backend services Understanding of prompting, embeddings, and model inference Solid software engineering fundamentals (testing, debugging, system design) Product mindset with a focus on real-world impact and usability Experience with agentic systems, workflows, or orchestration frameworks Exposure to RAG Architecture Design & Evaluation Experience working in AI-first or fast-moving product teams Experience our comprehensive benefits with family medical, vision and dental coverage, a competitive base salary, and eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses or commissions.
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About the Role/Team
Join Eightfold’s core Data Platform team to design, develop, and maintain the large-scale software platforms that serve millions of users globally. In this critical role, you will leverage cutting-edge technologies to work on complex, high-performance distributed systems, ensuring our platform is resilient, scalable, and the foundational power for our entire product suite.
What You will Own and Deliver
Platform Architecture & Design: Lead the design and evolution of our core data platform architecture, focusing on building distributed and resilient systems with built-in features for auto-scaling, fault tolerance, horizontal scalability, and load balancing.
Performance Engineering: Drive the scaling, optimization, and innovation of the Data Platform. This includes analyzing data processing workflows, implementing caching mechanisms, fine-tuning database queries, and proactively addressing performance bottlenecks for maximum efficiency and responsiveness.
Feature Expansion & Innovation: Continuously extend the platform's capabilities by staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies. Conduct research and development for new data processing techniques and collaborate closely with stakeholders to implement features that meet evolving business and user needs.
System Operations: Diagnose and resolve complex problems within our distributed systems environment and support the seamless deployment and operation of our products across various environments.
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Cloud Stack Management: Work across major cloud platforms, specifically AWS and Azure.
What You Bring
Experience: 1-3+ years of professional experience in backend development.
Technical Expertise:
Expertise in building and optimizing high-performance, high-throughput systems.
Proficiency with core backend technologies including AWS, Python, and the Flask Framework.
Strong foundational understanding of distributed system design principles.
Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Mindset & Skills:
Excellent analytical and complex problem-solving skills, particularly with data analysis.
A proactive attitude with a strong sense of ownership to rigorously chase down complex problems to the root and deliver permanent fixes.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling context-switching effectively, and a genuine desire to solve real Customer problems.
Commitment to high-quality code and a drive to ship features quickly and reliably.
Pay Transparency. Please note this role is categorized as hybrid in Santa Clara, CA The base salary ranges below are provided for pay transparency. Base pay is only one piece of our total compensation package as this role is eligible for bonus and equity awards. Compensation varies depending on a number of factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and zones determined by location. SF Bay Area, CA is in Zone A.
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Hybrid Work. At Eightfold, we believe our best work happens when we collaborate closely, learn from one another, and build together. We follow a hybrid work model that combines flexibility with a strong emphasis on in-person collaboration to foster innovation, culture, and rapid execution.
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Lead Machine Learning Engineer - Agentic Models, LLM, RAG, GenAI
Eightfold.ai · Santa Clara, CA,US
Pay
$160k–275k
Setting
On-site
Lead the team in: research, design, development, and deployment of advanced AI agents and agentic systems. Architect and implement complex multi-agent systems, including planning, decision-making, and execution capabilities. Develop and integrate large language models (LLMs) and other state-of-the-art AI techniques to enhance agent autonomy and intelligence. Build robust, scalable, and reliable infrastructure to support the deployment and operation of AI agents at scale. Diagnose and troubleshoot issues in complex distributed environments and optimize system performance. Contribute to the team's technical growth and knowledge sharing. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI research and agentic AI and apply them to our products. Leverage enterprise data, market data, and user interactions to build intelligent and personalized agent experiences. Knowledge and passion in machine learning algorithms, Gen AI, LLMs, and natural language processing (NLP). Understanding of agent-based modeling, reinforcement learning, and autonomous systems. Ability to innovate, as proven by a track record of software artifacts or academic publications in applied machine learning. Experience with large language models (LLMs) and their applications in Agentic AI. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Understanding of distributed system design patterns and microservices architecture. Excellent problem-solving and data analysis skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience. Min 5-7+ years of relevant work experience in AI, Machine Learning, and applying data science to real-world use cases. OR Strong track record of taking systems from prototype to production with a focus on scalability and reliability. Knowledge of fine-tuning strategies (QLORA, DPO) and inference optimization (vLLM, TensorRT-LLM). Research experience in agentic AI or related fields. Experience building and deploying AI agents in real-world applications. Experience our comprehensive benefits with family medical, vision and dental coverage, a competitive base salary, and eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses or commissions.
Listed by Eightfold.ai for a position based in the United States. Employers on this board attest they are hiring domestically.
Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Agentic Models, LLM, RAG, GenAI
Eightfold.ai · Santa Clara, CA,US, US
Pay
$135k–275k
Setting
On-site
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Job ID
68761290831
Date posted
05/04/2026
Department
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About Eightfold.ai
Eightfold is a global leader in AI-native enterprise talent intelligence, trusted by the world's largest and most respected Fortune 500 organizations. Our platform is built from the ground up, operating at scale across Azure and AWS, deployed in multiple regions globally, including IL4-compliant environments for the US Government, supporting users in 100+ countries and 30+ languages.
Today, Eightfold is at the forefront of agentic AI, delivering intelligent agents that actively drive outcomes across hiring and talent workflows, while much of the industry is still experimenting with prototypes. We are defining the next era of agentic talent systems.
What sets Eightfold apart is not just the technology and our mission, but the team behind it. We are a deeply technical, execution-driven organization that values ownership, collaboration, and high standards. Our engineers, product leaders, and go-to-market teams work closely together—in person and across functions—to build systems that scale in the real world. If you're excited to work on hard problems, move with urgency, and raise the bar every day.
Eightfold is the place to build agentic systems that transform how the world works.
About AII/ML Team
Our AI/ML team is building the core technology that makes our platform autonomous and agentic. This team is the driving force behind Eightfold's cutting-edge solutions. We're a group of passionate experts who thrive on pushing the boundaries of applied machine learning. We work with massive datasets, tackle complex challenges, and focus on real-world reliability, shipping systems that manage multi-step reasoning and distributed state management at enterprise scale.
You will work with enormous data sets to build intelligent agents that proactively assist millions of users across 100+ countries and 30+ different languages.
Responsibilities:
Lead the team in: research, design, development, and deployment of advanced AI agents and agentic systems.
Architect and implement complex multi-agent systems, including planning, decision-making, and execution capabilities.
Own, train, build, and deploy cutting-edge deep learning models across all Eightfold products, end to end.
Develop and integrate large language models (LLMs) and other state-of-the-art AI techniques to enhance agent autonomy and intelligence.
Build robust, scalable, and reliable infrastructure to support the deployment and operation of AI agents at scale.
Diagnose and troubleshoot issues in complex distributed environments and optimize system performance.
Contribute to the team's technical growth and knowledge sharing.
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI research and agentic AI and apply them to our products.
Leverage enterprise data, market data, and user interactions to build intelligent and personalized agent experiences.
Qualifications:
Knowledge and passion in machine learning algorithms, Gen AI, LLMs, and natural language processing (NLP).
Understanding of agent-based modeling, reinforcement learning, and autonomous systems.
Ability to innovate, as proven by a track record of software artifacts or academic publications in applied machine learning.
Experience with large language models (LLMs) and their applications in Agentic AI.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Understanding of distributed system design patterns and microservices architecture.
Excellent problem-solving and data analysis skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
Min 6-10-+ years of relevant work experience in AI, Machine Learning, and applying data science to real-world use cases.
Strong track record of taking systems from prototype to production with a focus on scalability and reliability.
Knowledge of fine-tuning strategies (QLORA, DPO) and inference optimization (vLLM, TensorRT-LLM).
Desired Skills & Experience:
Research experience in agentic AI or related fields.
Experience building and deploying AI agents in real-world applications.
Pay Transparency
Please note this role is categorized as onsite or hybrid in Zone A: Santa Clara, CA The base salary ranges below are provided for pay transparency. Base pay is only one piece of our total compensation package as this role is also eligible for annual bonus and equity awards. Compensation varies depending on a number of factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and zones determined by location.
Zone A: Base annual salary range: $232,000 to $310,000 + annual performance bonus up to 20% + preIPO equity (stock options).
Hybrid Work @ Eightfold: We embrace a hybrid work model that aims to boost collaboration, enhance our culture, and drive innovation through a blend of remote and in-person work. We are committed to creating a dynamic and flexible work environment that nurtures the collaborative spirit of our team. Starting May 1, 2025, employees residing near Santa Clara, CA office location will return to the office three days a week.
Eightfold.ai provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status.
Experience our comprehensive benefits with family medical, vision and dental coverage, a competitive base salary, and eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses or commissions.
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