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AfterQuery

Data Acquisition Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150K - $275K/yr

Overview As the Data Acquisition Lead, you'll be the first hire developing AfterQuery's data ... High agency and strong work ethic; comfort operating with minimal direction in ambiguous, fast ...

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Well Testing Data Acquisition Engineer

Houma, LA · On-site

$110K - $132K/yr

The Technical Data Acquisition Engineer located in Houma, Louisiana is responsible for installing, configuring, and operating data acquisition systems to monitor and record operational parameters in ...

SLB

Well Testing Data Acquisition Engineer

Houma, LA · On-site

$110K - $132K/yr

The Technical Data Acquisition Engineer located in Houma, Louisiana is responsible for installing, configuring, and operating data acquisition systems to monitor and record operational parameters in ...

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Well Testing Data Acquisition Engineer

Houma, LA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Responsible for installing, configuring, and operating data acquisition systems in field environments to monitor and record operational parameters. Key Responsibilities * Manage and operate pressure ...

AfterQuery

$150 - $200/hr

Overview As the Data Acquisition Lead, you'll be the first hire developing AfterQuery's data ... High agency and strong work ethic; comfort operating with minimal direction in ambiguous, fast ...

RELX

Senior Manager, Data Acquisition

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$104K - $174K/yr

Senior Manager, Data Acquisition About the Business LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential ... Established relationships and experience working with mobile network operators, telco carriers, and ...

RELX

Senior Manager, Data Acquisition

$104K - $174K/yr

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LexisNexis

Senior Manager, Data Acquisition

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$104K - $174K/yr

Senior Manager, Data Acquisition About the Business LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential ... Established relationships and experience working with mobile network operators, telco carriers, and ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for data acquisition operator in the United States is $20.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Data Acquisition Operator is responsible for collecting, monitoring, and managing data from various sources, such as sensors, instruments, or databases. They ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data being acquired, often working in fields like research, manufacturing, or IT. Their role may also involve troubleshooting data collection equipment, maintaining data logs, and reporting any discrepancies. This position is crucial in industries where precise data is needed for analysis, quality control, or operational decisions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a data acquisition operator?

To excel as a Data Acquisition Operator, you need a strong understanding of data collection processes, attention to detail, and familiarity with data management protocols, often supported by a relevant technical diploma or degree. Proficiency in data acquisition software, database systems, and possibly industry-specific tools like SCADA or LabVIEW is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are vital for ensuring accurate, reliable data collection and seamless integration of information into operational workflows.

What are the typical challenges faced by a data acquisition operator during large-scale data collection projects?

Data Acquisition Operators often encounter challenges such as ensuring data accuracy and integrity when handling large volumes of incoming information from multiple sources. Coordinating with technical teams to troubleshoot hardware or software issues, and adapting quickly to changes in data collection protocols, are also common. Additionally, operators must maintain strict adherence to data privacy and security standards, especially when working with sensitive or proprietary information. Regular communication with engineers, analysts, and project managers is essential to address issues promptly and keep projects on track.

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Data Acquisition Lead

San Francisco, CA • On-site

AfterQuery
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$150K - $275K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

About AfterQuery
AfterQuery is an applied research lab curating data solutions for foundation model development. We serve every frontier AI lab with the mission of delivering the best data to power the best models. In doing so, we can make expertise that once took a lifetime to build available to anyone who needs it. Our customers are the ones building the foundation models themselves and our work sits directly in the loop of how those systems improve. This is a rare opportunity to join a company at a defining moment in AI. Since raising our $30M Series A at a $300M valuation, AfterQuery has grown well over a $100M revenue run rate. We're based in San Francisco and backed by leading investors including Altos Ventures, BoxGroup, and Y Combinator and angels from Google DeepMind, OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta Superintelligence Labs, and Microsoft AI.
Why Apply
  • Massive Opportunity: We are one of the fastest-growing YC companies in our batch, and we believe we can become one of the fastest-growing YC companies of all time.
  • Founding Impact: You will own and architect core infrastructure systems that power our platform from the ground up.
  • Equity & Growth: Competitive salary and meaningful equity. As we scale, you'll have the opportunity to shape the engineering organization and lead major technical initiatives.
  • Strong Team: Our founding team has experience from Citadel Securities, Meta, Google, Silver Lake, and Morgan Stanley - work alongside world-class engineers and researchers.
Overview
As the Data Acquisition Lead, you'll be the first hire developing AfterQuery's data acquisition strategy, responsible for sourcing, vetting, and acquiring real-world data assets. You'll build scalable systems for finding and negotiating the purchase of large data assets; verifying the content and quality of those assets; and altering / packaging those assets, as business needs require. You'll work across Ops, Research, and Engineering to determine what data assets to target and how to effectively obtain and process those assets.
Key Responsibilities
Data Acquisition Strategy: develop and continually refine AfterQuery's enterprise data-acquisition strategy, identifying where proprietary enterprise data can meaningfully improve frontier model training and prioritizing target industries and partners accordingly.
Deal Negotiation & Ownership: Personally lead negotiation of AfterQuery's highest-value, most complex enterprise data-purchase agreements, from term sheet through signature.
Vendor & Partner Management: Build and maintain a portfolio of enterprise data relationships, negotiating pricing, licensing terms, and renewal/expansion agreements.
Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Engineering, Ops, Legal, and Research to ensure acquired data meets technical and compliance requirements and translates into usable training assets.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure all data purchases meet legal, IP/copyright, and data-governance standards.
Reporting & Forecasting: Own the data-acquisition budget, pipeline, and forecasting, reporting progress and ROI to executive leadership.
Operational Support: Contribute to company-wide initiatives across building, analysis, coordination, and execution as AfterQuery scales.
Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience in enterprise data acquisition, strategic partnerships, corporate development, or data/vendor licensing negotiation, including people-leadership experience
  • Demonstrated track record personally negotiating and closing complex, high-value data-purchase agreements (seven figures or more)
  • Deep understanding of data licensing structures, data rights/IP considerations, and data governance and compliance frameworks
  • Excellent executive-level negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • High agency and strong work ethic; comfort operating with minimal direction in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
  • Genuine passion for AI and an entrepreneurial inclination
  • Demonstrated competitive success
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior leadership experience in an AI training-data, data-licensing, data-marketplace, or data-brokerage organization
  • Existing network of enterprise data and content-owner relationships across target industries
  • Financial modeling and deal-economics expertise
  • Legal or compliance background in data rights and licensing
  • Experience scaling a data-acquisition function within a hypergrowth startup
Company Benefits (For Eligible Employees):
  • Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Daily Meals: Daily UberEats Stipend
  • Monthly Wellness Stipend
  • Commute Covered

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law. We comply with applicable pay transparency requirements and provide compensation ranges based on the position, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the position. We reserve the right to modify this job description as business needs change.

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