AI Technical Operations Lead

Company overview

LucidLink is a fast-growing startup on a mission to make data instantly and securely accessible from everywhere. As remote and hybrid work has become the new normal, our cloud-based technology enables teams to instantly access files and collaborate from anywhere in a familiar format that works like a local hard drive.

LucidLink’s solution is designed for workflows involving huge files, massive data sets and real-time collaboration. Our customers include the world’s most creative companies like Paramount, Warner Brothers, Epic Games, Spotify, A+E and Netflix. We were founded in 2016 by storage industry experts and support over one billion customer files across more than 40+ countries. LucidLink is headquartered in San Francisco, California, has an engineering office in Sofia, Bulgaria, and remote employees across North America, Europe, and Australia.

Reasons to join LucidLink:

• Tackle big challenges: You’ll have the chance to solve complex, high-stakes problems that redefine how teams collaborate globally. By starting with the Media & Entertainment industry and expanding into data-intensive sectors, you’ll gain deep insight into cutting-edge technologies and play a role in shaping the future of global workflows.

• Values-led culture: Our values don’t just exist on paper—they guide every decision and interaction. You’ll thrive in an environment where integrity, innovation, and empathy are at the core of how we operate, empowering you to grow personally and professionally.

• Hypergrowth journey: Joining a company with triple-digit growth rates means unparalleled opportunities for advancement, learning, and being part of an exciting journey toward unicorn status. You’ll experience the adrenaline of startup speed combined with the satisfaction of building something truly impactful.

• Immediate impact: At LucidLink, your work will matter—immediately. You’ll be part of a tight-knit team of 170+ builders working at startup speed, where your ideas and actions will create tangible, exponential results that contribute to our collective success.

• Comprehensive benefits: We believe in investing in our people. With unlimited PTO, a competitive salary, stock options, and full health coverage, you’ll feel supported both professionally and personally while enjoying a strong work-life balance.

Please note: This posting will expire on September 8 at 11:59 pm. You do not need to be in the first 100 applications to be hired at LucidLink. A human will review all applications so please use this time to read the job description in full and craft a thoughtful application. Incomplete submissions or those from popular auto-applier services may be rejected.

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About the Role

We’re looking for a highly motivated and skilled AI Technical Operations Lead to join our team. This is a new, strategic role that will be at the forefront of our AI adoption efforts. You will be responsible for defining, sourcing, and integrating cutting-edge AI tools to solve real business problems and enhance our team’s productivity.
This is a highly cross-functional role. You will work directly with teams across the organization to understand their challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement AI-powered solutions. Your success will be measured by your ability to improve workflows, increase efficiency, and demonstrate a clear return on investment for the tools you introduce.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Vetting AI Tools: Research and evaluate a wide range of AI tools and platforms, assessing their features, security, scalability, and potential for integration with our existing systems.

• Cross-Functional Project Management: Lead the implementation of new AI tools from initial discovery to full deployment. This includes gathering requirements from various teams, managing timelines, and coordinating with stakeholders.

• Workflow Design & Integration: Create and document new workflows that leverage AI to streamline processes and solve operational pain points. You’ll also manage the technical integration of these tools with our internal software and systems.

• Performance Measurement: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and ROI for all implemented AI tools to ensure they are delivering measurable va