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Giga AI Inc

Enterprise Sales Director

Seattle, WA · On-site

$150/day

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Early GTM or founding sales experience at a fast-growing startup. Compensation & Benefits * Competitive base + commission + equity * Catered lunch daily * Dinner stipend * $150/month wellness benefit ...

Giga AI Inc

Enterprise Sales Director

New York, NY · On-site

$150/day

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Early GTM or founding sales experience at a fast-growing startup. Compensation & Benefits * Competitive base + commission + equity * Catered lunch daily * Dinner stipend * $150/month wellness benefit ...

Chargezoom

Channel Sales Manager

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup Compensation: On target earnings (OTE) $125k ($125k is expected, but there is no cap on commissions) Base salary $75k + commission (3 month draw)

Giga AI Inc

Enterprise Sales Director

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150/day

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Early GTM or founding sales experience at a fast-growing startup. Compensation & Benefits * Competitive base + commission + equity * Catered lunch daily * Dinner stipend * $150/month wellness benefit ...

Imbue

Founding Product Marketer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$250/day

Built growth systems at an early-stage startup. Compensation & Benefits • Lunch provided daily (SF office) • $250 lifestyle stipend per month • Generous budget for self-improvement: coaching ...

AZX

ML Engineer (Senior)

Seattle, WA · On-site

$140K - $220K/yr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Competitive early-stage startup compensation (based on capabilities, experience, and location) * Bonus eligibility * Health insurance with meaningful coverage for dependents * Flexible paid time off

Imbue

Founding Product Marketer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$250/day

Built growth systems at an early-stage startup. Compensation & Benefits Lunch provided daily (SF office) $250 lifestyle stipend per month Generous budget for self-improvement: coaching, courses ...

AZX

Senior Engineer (Full Stack)

Seattle, WA · On-site

$140K - $225K/yr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Competitive early-stage startup compensation (based on capabilities, experience, and location) * Bonus eligibility * Health insurance with meaningful coverage for dependents * Flexible paid time off

Veriff

Senior Account Manager - USA

$110K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Experience working for a global scale-up/startup Compensation: The base salary for this role is $110,000 - $140,000 per year + commission. Please note that our salary ranges are based on current ...

Counsel

Software Engineer (Fullstack)

New York, NY · On-site

$185K - $225K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Significant opportunities for broad ownership and professional development within our rapidly scaling startup * Compensation : Competitive salary + equity * Benefits : Comprehensive healthcare, ...

Evolver

Recruiter (AI Startup)

Palo Alto, CA

... startup or high-growth environments. This person will manage the full recruiting lifecycle and ... Provide hiring managers with market insights, candidate feedback, compensation information, and ...

Selr LLC

Chief of Staff

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Chief of Staff San Francisco, CA (Onsite 5 Days per Week) | Venture-Backed SaaS Startup Compensation: $85,000 Base Salary | $120,000 OTE + Equity Our client is a rapidly growing, Andreessen Horowitz ...

Evolver

Recruiter (AI Startup)

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

... startup or high-growth environments. This person will manage the full recruiting lifecycle and ... Provide hiring managers with market insights, candidate feedback, compensation information, and ...

PointFive, Inc

Enterprise Customer Account Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$133K - $168K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience at an early-stage or high-growth startup. Compensation & Benefits * Base Salary Range: $133,000 - $168,000 * Competitive OTE range: $190,000 - $240,000 with uncapped commission, plus ...

Rippling

Compensation Programs Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$204K - $260K/yr

... startup employers by Forbes. We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official ... About the role We are looking for a Compensation Programs Lead to own and drive our core ...

Slope

Compensation Program Manager

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$146 - $194/hr

Prior experience in a high growth, hyper scaling startup building compensation programs from the ground up. * Prior experience leading compensation initiatives through Mergers & Acquisitions, IPO ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for startup compensation in the United States is $114,730.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,000.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Startup Compensation vs Software Engineer?

AspectStartup CompensationSoftware Engineer
Typical Salary RangeLower to moderate, often with equityHigher, with base salary and bonuses
BenefitsVariable, may include stock options, flexible hoursStandard benefits like health insurance, retirement plans
Work EnvironmentFast-paced, dynamic, often less structuredStructured, project-focused, collaborative
Required CredentialsVaries, often less formal, focus on skillsBachelor’s or higher in CS or related field, technical skills

Startup Compensation typically offers lower base pay but may include equity and flexible benefits, suited for dynamic environments. Software Engineers usually receive higher salaries with standard benefits, reflecting more established roles. Both roles require technical skills, but startup roles may prioritize adaptability and practical experience.

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Infographic showing various Startup Compensation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,730 per year, or $55.2 per hour.

Enterprise Sales Director

Giga AI Inc

Seattle, WA • On-site

$150/day

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

About Giga
Giga has recently raised a $61M Series A and has several paying customers, including DoorDash. We're building the next generation of customer experience - real-time AI agents that can understand emotion, resolve issues instantly, and scale across the world's largest enterprises.
It's an exciting inflection point for the company. While we have been successful, we have larger ambitions. Our goal is to become the go-to AI platform for all enterprise automation, powered by our voice superintelligence.To achieve this, we need more great engineers.
The work affects millions of people every day and our engineers have autonomy and make true impact. This opportunity is unique because we have brilliant founders, have found commercial success, and see a clear path to becoming a generational company. Some further info about us:
  • Voice AI startup Giga raises $61M Series A
  • DoorDash and Giga Partnership

Giga builds AI agents trusted by the largest B2C companies in the world. Industry leaders like DoorDash trust Giga with their most complex support and operations workflows across voice, chat, and email. If being a part of this resonates with you, please apply!
About the Role
We're looking for a Sales Director to own and expand relationships with Giga's largest and most important enterprise accounts. You'll drive complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles across Fortune 1000 organizations - leading with insight, partnership, and a deep understanding of the customer's business.
You'll collaborate directly with Giga's leadership, product, and engineering teams to shape custom solutions and unlock expansion opportunities within existing accounts and large-scale pilots. This is a foundational, high-impact role for someone eager to drive transformational change inside the world's biggest brands.
What You'll Do
  • Own strategic relationships: Develop deep, trusted partnerships with executive stakeholders across CX, Operations, and Product teams.
  • Drive growth across key logos: Lead expansion within our largest customers and convert POCs into multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnerships.
  • Lead complex deal cycles: Manage enterprise negotiations, coordinate technical validation, and align stakeholders from first meeting through close.
  • Develop account strategy: Build and execute tailored account plans to deepen engagement and expand into new lines of business.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with founders, engineering, and deployment teams to deliver customized, high-value solutions.
  • Influence Giga's roadmap: Bring customer insights directly into our product and strategy discussions to shape future capabilities.
Who You Are
  • Experienced enterprise seller: 5+ years in strategic or enterprise SaaS sales with a strong record of closing and expanding 6 or 7-figure deals.
  • Trusted partner: Skilled at navigating large, complex organizations and building executive-level relationships.
  • Builder mindset: Thrives in early-stage, fast-paced environments where process and playbooks are still being written.
  • Collaborative communicator: Clear, thoughtful, and able to align internal and external teams around shared outcomes.
Nice to Have
  • Experience selling AI, automation, or CX transformation solutions.
  • Familiarity with large-scale deployments in telecom, logistics, or e-commerce sectors.
  • Early GTM or founding sales experience at a fast-growing startup.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive base + commission + equity
  • Catered lunch daily
  • Dinner stipend
  • $150/month wellness benefit (gym, fitness classes, mental health)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid parental leave (12 weeks maternal, 6 weeks paternal)
  • Commuter benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Why Giga
At Giga, you'll sell one of the most advanced enterprise AI platforms on the market - to the world's most recognized consumer brands. You'll be joining a team that moves fast, builds fearlessly, and values people who take ownership and drive impact.
If you're motivated by closing transformative deals and partnering with global enterprises to redefine how they serve their customers, this is your opportunity to make it happen.
Giga is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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