Distyl's Posts (58)

2025-08-16

AI Strategist

Distyl AIdevelops AI native technologies for humans & AI to collaborate to power the operations of the Global Fortune 1000.In just 24 months, we’ve rapidly grown to partner with some of the world’s largest enterprises—including F100 telecom, healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, and retail companies—delivering multiple AI deployments with $100M+ impact. Our platform, Distillery, along with our team of AI Engineers, Researchers, and Strategists, is pioneering AI-native systems of work, solving the most complex, high-stakes challenges at scale.Distyl is founded and led by proven leaders from companies like Palantir, Apple, and top national laboratories. We work in deep partnership with OpenAI, jointly going-to-market at the largest enterprises and collaborating evaluating and testing the latest models. Backed by Lightspeed, Khosla, Coatue, industry leaders like Nat Friedman (former GitHub CEO), as well as board members of over 20+ F500s, Distyl is building the future of AI-powered enterprise operations.What We Are Looking ForAs an AI Strategist, you will be the project lead for customer engagements. In collaboration with a technical lead, you’ll drive a motivated team of engineers and researchers focused on solving our customers' most critical problems. Your mission is to own business outcomes, ensure that the project team creates value for the customer, and earn customer trust. You will be responsible for the entire customer engagement from start to finish.In a typical engagement, you will begin by understanding customer problems and desired outcomes. With this context, you will embed yourself in the complex workflows of our customers, to identify opportunities where AI can solve pain points. After scoping a meaningful project, you will lead your team to ensure that we deliver a system with high quality and model accuracy. Because we care about driving real value, your engagement doesn’t stop with delivery of the system - you are also responsible for driving user adoption and iterating to make sure this product is valuable to the end user.This role requires a curious and analytical approach, the ability to identify valuable problems to solve, strong intuition for product development, and a deep commitment to customer success.Key ResponsibilitiesEarn Customer Trust:Demonstrate customer empathy and be the face of Distyl, managing relationships from end-users to executive stakeholders.End-to-end Workflow & Outcome Ownership:Identify the most valuable problems to solve. Embed yourself in the customer's workflow to understand it better than the users themselves. Ensure high accuracy and reliability to achieve the desired outcomes. Take ownership and accountability for the success of the customer engagement.Leadership:You and a technical lead will be jointly responsible for leading a team to deliver results to the customer.Data Analysis:Navigate noisy enterprise data to identify how AI can create reliable outcomes despite real-world constraints.User Adoption:Onboard users to our enterprise applications and platform, ensuring they realize value.Product Feedback:Represent the customer's voice, surfacing pain points that drive future product improvements.What We RequireOperational Experience:A proven record in managing complex projects or strategic leadership roles, with demonstrable experience in client-facing positions within AI or technology integration.Exceptional Communication Skills:Capable of earning customer trust and liaising effectively between clients and internal teams.User Empathy and Customer Focus:A deep sense of user empathy and a customer-obsessed approach, ensuring solutions are technically sound and aligned with customer needs.Thrive in Ambiguity:Ability to identify critical problems in complex situations, define outcomes, and create structure among competing priorities.AI Passion:A passion for AI and optimism about its potential to impact the world.Coding Experience:Proficiency in programming, scripting, or statistical packages (e.g., Python, R, Matlab, SQL).Travel:Ability to travel 25-75%, varying by team.What We OfferCompetitive salary and benefits package, including equity options, medical/dental/vision covered at 100% for you and your dependents, 401K plan, and perks such as commuter benefits and lunch provided in office.Opportunity to be part of a mission-oriented company to create practical adoption during the biggest revolution in human productivity.Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies and make a real impact on the adoption of LLMs in the enterprise space.Collaborative and supportive work environment, with a strong focus on personal and professional growth.Exposure to a diverse range of real-world industries and projects, providing unique challenges and learning opportunities.Note: Distyl is a hybrid working environment and requires in-office collaboration 3 days a week. We have offices in San Francisco, CA and New York, NY, and this role is available in either location.

Location: Hybrid

Salary range: None - None

2025-08-16

Chief of Staff

Distyl AIdevelops AI native technologies for humans & AI to collaborate to power the operations of the Global Fortune 1000.In just 24 months, we’ve rapidly grown to partner with some of the world’s largest enterprises—including F100 telecom, healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, and retail companies—delivering multiple AI deployments with $100M+ impact. Our platform, Distillery, along with our team of AI Engineers, Researchers, and Strategists, is pioneering AI-native systems of work, solving the most complex, high-stakes challenges at scale.Distyl is founded and led by proven leaders from companies like Palantir, Apple, and top national laboratories. We work in deep partnership with OpenAI, jointly going-to-market at the largest enterprises and collaborating evaluating and testing the latest models. Backed by Lightspeed, Khosla, Coatue, industry leaders like Nat Friedman (former GitHub CEO), as well as board members of over 20+ F500s, Distyl is building the future of AI-powered enterprise operations.What Are We Looking ForWe’re looking for a strategic and execution-driven Chief of Staff to partner directly with the CEO to drive clarity, alignment, and operational rigor across the company. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, supporting the CEO in scaling the company, driving cross-functional priorities, and ensuring the leadership team operates with focus and velocity.You’ll be responsible for managing company-wide operating rhythms, surfacing and solving key strategic issues, and ensuring the CEO’s time and attention are focused on the highest-leverage areas. This is a highly visible role that requires exceptional judgment, EQ, business acumen, and the ability to lead through influence.What You’ll DoAmplify CEO Impact:Serve as a trusted partner to the CEO, triage priorities, prepare for high-stakes meetings (e.g.investors, key customers), and ensure follow-through on critical decisions and initiatives.Drive Cross-Functional Execution:Lead and track key initiatives that span teams, particularly where clear ownership is missing. Unblock issues, manage interdependencies, and ensure outcomes are delivered with urgency.Run Strategic Planning & Operating Cadence:Own company-wide planning, OKRs, and leadership operating rhythms. Ensure alignment on goals, decisions, and accountability across the executive team.Support Market & Customer Strategy:Partner with SGE leaders to shape pricing, packaging, and customer feedback loops.Lead Internal Communications & Narrative:Draft executive communications, internal updates, and strategic narratives that drive clarity and alignment across teams.Facilitate Executive Forums & Offsites:Design and run leadership team meetings, offsites, and company-wide moments that build trust, focus, and high performance.Build Organizational Leverage:Identify gaps, remove friction, and improve the systems and structures that support scale.What You’ll Bring8–12+ years of experience, ideally a mix of consulting, strategy, business operations, or experience in a Chief of Staff or BizOps role at a fast-growing company.Proven ability to operate as both a strategic thought partner and a hands-on operator.Experience supporting or working alongside Sales, Marketing, or Customer teams.Experience driving strategic planning, OKRs, and operating cadences across senior teams.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to synthesize complex ideas and influence across functions.High trust, discretion, and judgment, you can handle sensitive topics with care and integrity.Calm under pressure, thrives in ambiguity, and solves problems before they escalate.Note: Distyl is a hybrid working environment and requires in-office collaboration 3 days a week. We have offices in San Francisco, CA and New York, NY, and this role is available in San Francisco office.

Location: San Francisco

Salary range: None - None

2025-08-16

AI Strategist

Distyl AIdevelops AI native technologies for humans & AI to collaborate to power the operations of the Global Fortune 1000.In just 24 months, we’ve rapidly grown to partner with some of the world’s largest enterprises—including F100 telecom, healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, and retail companies—delivering multiple AI deployments with $100M+ impact. Our platform, Distillery, along with our team of AI Engineers, Researchers, and Strategists, is pioneering AI-native systems of work, solving the most complex, high-stakes challenges at scale.Distyl is founded and led by proven leaders from companies like Palantir, Apple, and top national laboratories. We work in deep partnership with OpenAI, jointly going-to-market at the largest enterprises and collaborating evaluating and testing the latest models. Backed by Lightspeed, Khosla, Coatue, industry leaders like Nat Friedman (former GitHub CEO), as well as board members of over 20+ F500s, Distyl is building the future of AI-powered enterprise operations.What We Are Looking ForAs an AI Strategist, you will be the project lead for customer engagements. In collaboration with a technical lead, you’ll drive a motivated team of engineers and researchers focused on solving our customers' most critical problems. Your mission is to own business outcomes, ensure that the project team creates value for the customer, and earn customer trust. You will be responsible for the entire customer engagement from start to finish.In a typical engagement, you will begin by understanding customer problems and desired outcomes. With this context, you will embed yourself in the complex workflows of our customers, to identify opportunities where AI can solve pain points. After scoping a meaningful project, you will lead your team to ensure that we deliver a system with high quality and model accuracy. Because we care about driving real value, your engagement doesn’t stop with delivery of the system - you are also responsible for driving user adoption and iterating to make sure this product is valuable to the end user.This role requires a curious and analytical approach, the ability to identify valuable problems to solve, strong intuition for product development, and a deep commitment to customer success.Key ResponsibilitiesEarn Customer Trust:Demonstrate customer empathy and be the face of Distyl, managing relationships from end-users to executive stakeholders.End-to-end Workflow & Outcome Ownership:Identify the most valuable problems to solve. Embed yourself in the customer's workflow to understand it better than the users themselves. Ensure high accuracy and reliability to achieve the desired outcomes. Take ownership and accountability for the success of the customer engagement.Leadership:You and a technical lead will be jointly responsible for leading a team to deliver results to the customer.Data Analysis:Navigate noisy enterprise data to identify how AI can create reliable outcomes despite real-world constraints.User Adoption:Onboard users to our enterprise applications and platform, ensuring they realize value.Product Feedback:Represent the customer's voice, surfacing pain points that drive future product improvements.What We RequireOperational Experience:A proven record in managing complex projects or strategic leadership roles, with demonstrable experience in client-facing positions within AI or technology integration.Exceptional Communication Skills:Capable of earning customer trust and liaising effectively between clients and internal teams.User Empathy and Customer Focus:A deep sense of user empathy and a customer-obsessed approach, ensuring solutions are technically sound and aligned with customer needs.Thrive in Ambiguity:Ability to identify critical problems in complex situations, define outcomes, and create structure among competing priorities.AI Passion:A passion for AI and optimism about its potential to impact the world.Coding Experience:Proficiency in programming, scripting, or statistical packages (e.g., Python, R, Matlab, SQL).Travel:Ability to travel 25-75%, varying by team.What We OfferCompetitive salary and benefits package, including equity options, medical/dental/vision covered at 100% for you and your dependents, 401K plan, and perks such as commuter benefits and lunch provided in office.Opportunity to be part of a mission-oriented company to create practical adoption during the biggest revolution in human productivity.Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies and make a real impact on the adoption of LLMs in the enterprise space.Collaborative and supportive work environment, with a strong focus on personal and professional growth.Exposure to a diverse range of real-world industries and projects, providing unique challenges and learning opportunities.Note: Distyl is a hybrid working environment and requires in-office collaboration 3 days a week. We have offices in San Francisco, CA and New York, NY, and this role is available in either location.

Location: Hybrid

Salary range: None - None

2025-08-16

Technical Recruiter

About Distyl AI:Distyl AI develops AI-native technologies for humans & AI to collaborate to power the operations of the Global Fortune 500.In just over 24 months, we’ve rapidly grown to partner with some of the world’s largest enterprises—including F100 telecom, healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, and retail companies—delivering multiple AI deployments with $100M+ impact. Our platform, Distillery, along with our team of AI Engineers, Researchers, and Strategists, is pioneering AI-native systems of work, solving the most complex, high-stakes challenges at scale.Distyl is founded and led by proven leaders from companies like Palantir, Apple, and top national laboratories. We work in deep partnership with OpenAI, jointly going-to-market at the largest enterprises and collaborating, evaluating, and testing the latest models. Backed by Lightspeed, Khosla, Coatue, industry leaders like Nat Friedman (former GitHub CEO), and board members of over 20+ F500s, Distyl is building the future of AI-powered enterprise operations.What We Are Looking For:Distyl is looking for a versatile, hands-on technical recruiter with a track record of building incredible teams in high growth mode. In this role, you will handle recruiting for key roles from end-to-end across engineering, strategy, research, and other functions.The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at managing multiple priorities, and has a strong passion for building incredible teams. You’ll bring creativity, versatility, and excellent communication skills, ensuring that Distyl continues to attract top talent and operate efficiently.Key Responsibilities:Lead full-cycle recruitingfor key technical roles (AI Engineers, AI Researchers, AI Strategists, and more).Source top talentthrough targeted outreach, networking, referrals, and creative campaigns and AI-driven strategies using tools like ChatGPT or LinkedIn AI extensions.Use AI tools to streamline recruiting workflows, write high-conversion outreach, screen candidates efficiently, and analyze recruiting data to improve performance.Build strong partnerships with hiring managers, calibrating on role requirements, interview structure, and ideal profiles.Deliver outstanding candidate experiences, ensuring timely communication, clarity in process, and a high-touch approach from start to finish.Develop and maintain robust talent pipelinesto meet current and future hiring needs, with a focus on quality and long-term fit.Champion our brand in the AI and tech talent space, attending relevant events, conferences, and meetups to represent our team and values.What We're Looking For5+ years of experience intechnical recruiting, with a proven track record hiring technical roles in a high-growth or startup environment.Comfort using or experimenting withAI tools to enhance sourcing, outreach, screening, or interview coordination.Ability tomove fast, operate autonomously, and navigate ambiguity with urgency.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when engaging technical talent.Highly organized, data-aware, and committed to continuously improving the recruiting process.A collaborative spirit with strong judgment, discretion, and an eye for long-term team building.Exposure to tools like Ashby, ChatGPT, Juicebox, or other AI-native recruiting toolsTechnical acumen or bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field is a plusWhat We Offer:Competitive salary and benefits package, including equity options and healthcare.The opportunity to work at a mission-driven AI startup that is transforming how Fortune 500 companies operate.A fast-paced, dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the company’s success.A collaborative culture that values professional growth and encourages taking on new responsibilities.Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies and the opportunity to build a world-class team.If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional who excels in supporting high-powered teams, we encourage you to apply and join our mission of enabling the future of AI-powered enterprises.Note: Distyl is a hybrid working environment and requires in-office collaboration 3 days per week in one of our offices. We have offices in New York City and San Francisco.

Location: Hybrid

Salary range: None - None

2025-08-16

Delivery Manager – Enterprise AI Technology Programs

Distyl AI develops AI native technologies for humans & AI to collaborate to power the operations of the Global Fortune 1000.In just 24 months, we’ve rapidly grown to partner with some of the world’s largest enterprises—including F100 telecom, healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, and retail companies—delivering multiple AI deployments with $100M+ impact. Our platform, Distillery, along with our team of AI Engineers, Researchers, and Strategists, is pioneering AI-native systems of work, solving the most complex, high-stakes challenges at scale.Distyl was founded and is led by proven leaders from companies like Palantir, Apple, and top national laboratories. We work in deep partnership with OpenAI, jointly going-to-market at the largest enterprises and collaborating, evaluating and testing the latest models. Backed by Lightspeed, Khosla, Coatue, industry leaders like Nat Friedman (former GitHub CEO), as well as board members of over 20+ F500s, Distyl is building the future of AI-powered enterprise operations.About the RoleWe are looking for a highly adaptable, results-driven Delivery Manager to lead the execution of a portfolio of large-scale AI programs at a Fortune 100 client. This role is ideal for a seasoned technology leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and has a proven track record of managing enterprise programs over $10M in budget.Our culture is built around moving fast, making an impact, and delivering at the highest level. The ideal candidate is someone who embraces intensity and complexity, can pivot quickly, and thrives in a dynamic, ever-evolving landscape.As a Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that all customer outcomes are delivered on time, within budget, and with exceptional quality. You will prioritize and align work to KPIs, influence stakeholders, and ensure seamless execution that maximizes impact and throughput.This is not a passive oversight role—we need someone who is hands-on, deeply engaged in technical and business conversations, and enjoys working alongside engineers, architects, and executives alike. If you’re looking for a high-energy, fast-moving environment where you can truly make an impact, this role is for you.What you will doLead High-Impact Delivery:Oversee the successful execution of a portfolio of enterprise-scale projects, ensuring they meet business objectives and drive measurable impact.Operate at Maximum Velocity:Embrace a high-speed, dynamic environment where priorities can shift, requiring quick thinking and adaptability.Drive Stakeholder Alignment:Regularly report on program status to senior executives, technical teams, and business leaders, fostering trust and maintaining alignment.Optimize Program Success:Structure and scale delivery efforts to maximize impact and efficiency, ensuring the program runs at peak performance.Influence Key Customer Decisions:Guide the client in providing the necessary teams, integrations, and resources to make the program a success.Grow and Motivate a Team:Onboard and organize forward-deployed AI engineers and AI strategists to design and build cutting-edge AI solutions.Stay Engaged in Delivery Activities:Run daily project scrums, engage in planning, requirements gathering/refinement, product management, testing, evals, deployment, etc, whatever is needed to drive execution forward.Champion AI-Driven Solutions:Understand how AI and automation can enhance business processes and technology delivery.Write the Playbook:Author best practices for delivering AI programs at scale.Who You AreA Problem-Solver at Speed:You can navigate complexity and ambiguity, quickly identifying solutions and driving action.An Enterprise-Scale Leader:You have 10+ years of experience delivering large-scale technology programs for enterprise clients, including a $10M+ budget program.A Master of Adaptation:You thrive in an intense, fast-moving environment and can pivot when necessary to keep momentum high.A Strong Communicator Across All Levels:You can seamlessly switch between technical deep-dives with engineers and high-level strategic conversations with executives.A Delivery-First Operator:You know how to execute with precision, delivering on time, on budget, and with top-tier quality.AI-Curious and Business-Minded:You have a demonstrated interest in AI-driven solutions and how they can optimize business outcomes.Why Join Us?Shape the Future: Lead AI transformations that will re-define the next century’s most influential companies.Pick and Build the Winners: Work with top enterprises to identify, transform, and scale the winners of the AI Economy.Operate at the Highest Level: Engage directly with CEOs and C-suite executives to drive billion-dollar impact.High-Growth, High-Upside: Be a key player in a hyper-growth startup backed by the best in AI and enterprise, with a tremendous upside.Elite Team, Mission-Driven Culture: Work with top AI talent that emphasizes high-impact, deep-ownership and a shared mission for excellence.What We OfferCompetitive salary and meaningful equity.100% covered medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents.401(k) with additional perks (commuter benefits, in-office lunch).Access to state-of-the-art models, generous usage of modern AI tools, and real-world business problems.Ownership of high-impact projects across top enterprises.A mission-driven, fast-moving culture that prizes curiosity, pragmatism, and excellence.Note: Distyl is a hybrid working environment and requires in-office collaboration 3 days a week. This role is available in our San Francisco, New York and Seattle location.

Location: Hybrid

Salary range: None - None

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