About the role
🚀 Founding Operations
Spur is transforming the software testing landscape—powered by AI and driven by a relentless commitment to delighting customers. Founded by Yale alums with backgrounds from Figma and DeepMind, and backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, First Round Capital, Neo, Pear VC, and Conviction, Spur is reimagining QA from first principles. We’re already enabling some of the fastest-growing engineering teams in the world to accelerate their pace and enhance their user experience.
As our first Operations hire, you'll work directly with our CEO and co-founders, taking ownership of high-impact projects across marketing, sales, and go-to-market (GTM) strategy. This is a high-visibility, high-growth opportunity to get in early and shape how Spur operates day-to-day—while learning what it takes to build a fast-growing startup from scratch.
✨ What You'll Do
- Own and amplify Spur’s voice: Manage and grow our LinkedIn and Twitter presence, crafting engaging narratives that resonate deeply with our audiences.
- Help execute GTM strategy: Partner closely with the CEO to operationalize strategic initiatives and track progress across customer acquisition efforts.
- Support sales pipeline: Source, qualify, and nurture high-value leads, helping Spur convert interest into impact.
- Run ops behind the scenes: Plan events, coordinate logistics, and ensure Spur shows up with polish—whether at a major conference or a cozy dinner.
- Build collateral: Work with the design team to develop sales decks, marketing one-pagers, and internal docs that keep the team aligned.
🌟 You're Perfect for this Role If You
- Thrive in ambiguity: You love the challenge of building something new and are comfortable navigating through uncharted territory.
- Are strategically curious: You proactively seek out opportunities to improve how things run and how the team shows up externally.
- Have a knack for storytelling: Whether it’s a social post or a presentation deck—you can craft messages that stick.
- Enjoy connecting people: You love community building and get energy from helping others feel seen and supported.
- Can execute swiftly and thoughtfully: You're driven, organized, and adept at turning ideas into action.
🎯 Bonus Points
- Previous experience in startups, consulting, or venture capital.
- Background in marketing, business ops, or community building.
- Passion for technology, AI, and building something from the ground up.
📋 About Our Hiring Process
We move fast and value your time:
- Introductory Call with the CEO (30 mins)
- Strategic Exercise (take-home, ~3 hours)
- Deep Dive Interview & Exercise Discussion (1 hour)
- Paid 1-Week Trial Period in our NYC office (market-rate compensation)
- 🎉 Offer and celebration!
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- Competitive and flexible compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Unlimited vacation and paid company holidays
- Daily breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages at our NYC office
- Exclusive Spur merch!
Join us at Spur to build something truly groundbreaking. Let’s redefine the future of testing, together.