People Strategy & Operations
About The Position
Etched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers - delivering over 10x higher performance and dramatically lower cost and latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep & parallel chain-of-thought reasoning agents. Backed by hundreds of millions from top-tier investors and staffed by leading engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history. Job Summary The People Strategy & Operations team architects and maintains the people systems, operating rhythms, and org design at Etched. You'll work directly with leadership to figure out how we organize, develop, and retain the best people as we rapidly scale in one of the world’s most important industries. You'll own everything from org design and performance systems to people analytics and company culture. People are our most important asset at Etched: you'll learn how great startups are built, own important strategic people initiatives, and help drive some of the most critical decisions and workflows that determine how we organize and scale the business.
Requirements
- A process-oriented mindset, with a track record of building systems that scale without requiring constant maintenance.
- A commitment to operational excellence, shaped by experience in high-ownership, high-pressure environments such as finance, consulting, or fast-growing startups.
- Strong strategic thinking skills, with an understanding of how talent decisions directly connect to business outcomes.
- A highly organized and detail-oriented approach — nothing slips through the cracks under your watch.
- Comfort working with data and building live dashboards and reports to drive clarity and decision-making.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
- A high sense of ownership — you instinctively take initiative and tackle problems head-on.
Nice To Haves
- The AI ecosystem, semiconductors, or other complex technical products.
- HR tools such as HRIS systems (e.g., Rippling), payroll platforms, or compliance solutions.
- Employment law, immigration, or cross-border employment issues.
Responsibilities
- Org Design - Structure teams and reporting lines as we scale. Design operating rhythms and processes that keep us moving efficiently without adding org bloat.
- People Systems - Build world-class onboarding and offboarding processes. Create performance management systems and compensation frameworks.
- People Analytics - Build dynamic dashboards to visualize and understand the employee lifecycle. Use data to understand performance patterns and org health.
- Operations - Own payroll, benefits, and compliance. Work with legal and vendors to stay ahead of regulatory requirements. Keep people data accurate across all systems.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with generous premium coverage
- Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office
- Daily lunch and dinner in our office
- Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
- Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
- $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
- Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
- Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
- Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
- Daily lunch and dinner in our office
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
