Founding Team – Ops & GTM

Job description

🚀 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.