Head of Growth
Head of Growth at HUD to evangelize frontier AI infrastructure vision by building networks with AI researchers/engineers, leading recruiting and culture definition, hosting events, and creating content. Ideal for extraverted networkers with startup experience who can learn recruiting, marketing, and GTM functions.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Tell HUD’s story and get people excited about our vision through worldbuilding.
- Find, connect, and meet with candidates, AI engineers and researchers, and other key people in the AI ecosystem.
- Define our culture and values, then screen candidates and develop an onboarding process for new hires based on them.
- Work with the Chief of Staff to own end-to-end recruiting, including building and optimizing the systems (recruiting ops and tooling, automated workflows, etc.).
- Work with the Marketing & Events Lead to host community events, represent HUD at industry events, and create content.
- Work with the GTM Engineers to find intros or connection pathways into high-priority leads.
Requirements
- Genuine excitement about frontier models and telling HUD’s story.
- Experience finding and connecting with people in any context (e.g., recruiting or GTM).
- Strong soft skills - well-spoken, probably extraverted, and good at reading people.
- Desire to learn recruiting, marketing and events, GTM, or any other function that could evolve from this role.
- Startup experience in early-stage technology companies with ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.
Nice-to-Haves
- Strong network within the RL researcher, RL engineer, and broader startup communities.
- A clear point of view on how great technical companies tell stories.
- Experience in recruiting, community, or content roles in startups.
- Evidence that you can understand technical products well enough to explain them simply and accurately.
- A standout portfolio of writing that showcases your ability.
We prioritize technical aptitude and learning potential over years of experience.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience and location.
- 100% covered top-of-the-line medical, dental, and vision from Blue Shield of CA.
- Lunch and dinner when you’re in the office.
- Company-wide holiday break (Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day) on top of PTO and paid holidays.
- Other perks including an Equinox membership, 401k, and commuter benefits.
- Unlimited* access to tokens for ChatGPT, Claude Code, Cursor, etc.
Skills
Recruiting, Community Building, Content Creation, Go-to-Market Strategy, Technical Communication, Startup Operations
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