Founding Engineer (San Francisco)

We are developing next-generation AI platforms that fuse finance and learning — built to deliver real execution and measurable results for businesses and professionals. We’re seeking visionary technical builders to join as Co-Founders / Founding Engineers at the pre-launch stage. This is not a traditional job — it’s an opportunity to shape a first-of-its-kind startup from the ground up. We’re especially interested in entrepreneurial talent with expertise in: • AI/ML Engineering • Full-Stack Development • Cloud Architecture • UI/UX Design Compensation: Equity-based founding role (with flexibility to discuss minimal salary support if needed). To apply: Please reply with a short note on your background, your key technical skills (e.g., AI/ML, full-stack, cloud, UX/UI), and attach your resume/CV. Selected applicants will then receive more details, including company information and a formal application link.

About Black Spectacles  Are you a process-driven operations professional who thrives on structure, security, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? At Black Spectacles, we’re proud to be the leader in our space—with the strongest brand, a thriving business, and an incredible opportunity for continued growth. As an entrepreneurial company, we’re ambitious in our plans to support the architecture community, fostering an environment where excellence, innovation, and collaboration thrive. We believe that operational success comes from discipline, documentation, and a proactive approach to compliance, security, and IT oversight—and at Black Spectacles, you’ll have the opportunity to put those into action every day. We’re seeking an Operations Manager – Compliance & Project Management to bring structure, discipline, and accountability across Black Spectacles operations. In this role, you’ll oversee compliance initiatives, vendor/IT systems, and cybersecurity readiness, while managing planning cycles, Summits, and process documentation with strong project management discipline. At Black Spectacles, you’ll benefit from: A team that lives and celebrates our values daily. Regular opportunities to see and feel the impact of your work. A fully remote work environment, complemented by semi-annual company trips to build connections. Black Spectacles has been recognized by Great Place to Work and Built In as a great place to work, by the American Institute of Architects for the national impact we’re having on the profession of architecture, and by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the country. Our Ideal Teammate We’re looking for someone who: Is motivated by contributing to a mission-driven company that supports the architecture and design community. Brings project management discipline to operations and compliance work, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time and with measurable outcomes. Thrives in a hands-on role balancing compliance, operational processes, and IT/security oversight.  Takes ownership and accountability for their work. Encourages calculated risks and shares ideas in a safe, supportive environment. Takes a world-class approach to their responsibilities and values collaboration. Lives our values of excellence, innovation, and taking care of our people. Role Overview As Operations Manager – Compliance & Project Management, you’ll be responsible for ensuring Black Spectacles’ operations are secure, compliant, and well-structured. You will oversee IT systems and the full lifecycle of equipment, drive compliance initiatives, manage contracts and insurance, and support structured planning cycles. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role where you’ll collaborate closely with leadership, finance, engineering, and other departments, while holding outside vendors and agencies accountable for delivering on expectations. We offer a competitive base salary of $80,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Responsibilities Compliance & Cybersecurity Manage IT and compliance policies, cybersecurity training, and readiness for external audits (e.g., SOC2). Ensure strong internal controls and defense systems are in place. Maintain organized systems for contracts, renewals, and compliance documentation. Strategic Planning & Operating Rhythm Guide business planning cycles, Rocks/KPIs, and quarterly/annual strategy sessions. Use Bloom Growth (or similar software) to track execution and progress. Enforce process documentation standards and maintain one clear operating manual for the company. Plan and execute semi-annual company Summits, including scheduling, bookings, logistics, and budgeting. IT & Equipment Management Oversee the lifecycle of company-issued laptops and devices (purchasing, shipping, set-up, secure offboarding/disposal). Coordinate with vendors for IT support, software installs/updates, and system access. Manage SaaS tools and system permissions across the organization. Requirements Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects from planning through execution, with strong attention to documentation and accountability. Experience with structured business operating systems or disciplined planning cycles (e.g., EOS, OKRs, KPIs, waterfall). 6+ years of professional experience in operations, IT, or compliance, ideally in a small–mid-sized company (Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, or a related field preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage compliance processes such as contracts and renewals. Experience with IT systems, cybersecurity practices, and equipment lifecycle management (directly or via vendors). Familiarity with external audit frameworks (e.g., SOC2) is a plus but not required. Proven strength in process documentation, enforcement, and optimization. Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to tie operations decisions to measurable impact. Comfortable working remotely and independently, with strong accountability. Ability to travel twice a year for in-person planning sessions and company events. Benefits Work From Home: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely year-round. Comprehensive Benefits: Starting day one, access to BCBS Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance coverage. Savings & Retirement Plans: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 4%. Generous Paid Time Off: Accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation annually, along with 8 holidays, 2 floating holidays, and up to 1 week of sick leave. Referral Program: Earn rewards by referring top talent to our team. Team Building: Enjoy semi-annual team gatherings and events that foster collaboration and camaraderie. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact at Black Spectacles, please submit your resume and share why you’re interested in this role. We look forward to considering your application! Black Spectacles is an equal-opportunity employer.

Unison Consulting, Inc. (Unison) is a leading aviation consulting firm with more than 36 years of experience advising clients around the world. Unison has provided aviation consulting services to over 150 airports throughout the United States, Canada, South America and the Caribbean, including 17 of the 25 busiest U.S. airports. Unison is a recognized industry leader and we seek self-motivated, driven individuals to help us bring innovative ideas to our clients. Interested individuals should have talents and experience commensurate with the position being pursued. Unison is seeking a software engineer who can wear every hat in the full development life cycle of Net applications. Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual who is looking to learn about the latest programming languages to create and extend applications that are flexible and scalable across a wide range of strategies. Primary duties will include UI development, database development, integration with 3rd party applications and middleware development. Required Experience • Minimum 3 years’ experience with the following technologies: • HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, Bootstrap • Visual Studio • Writing SQL queries and stored procedures of moderate complexity on SQL Server or Oracle PLSQL • Knowledge of SOAP and RESTful web services • Self-motivated; experience working well both independently and collaboratively Desired but not required • Experience with PowerBI • Experience with Oracle Report Builder Job Type This is a permanent fulltime onsite position (hybrid work environment). No contract/ C2C or sponsorship is available for this position. Must be authorized to work in the US without expiration. Required Education • Bachelor degree preferred • Minimum High School with a minimum of 5 years work experience Other Requirements • Must pass an aptitude test Benefits • Competitive base salary and overall compensation package • Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision • Paid vacation, sick, and holidays • Life Insurance coverage • 401K with company match • Tuition reimbursement Schedule: • 8 hour shift Pay $83,000.00 $87,000.00 per year

Thorlabs is pleased to play a role in advancing science through the components, instruments, and systems we design and manufacture. We believe that science and innovation have great potential to improve the world around us and are committed to advancing photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies that positively impact our customers, employees, and communities. Via educational outreach and more sustainable business practices, we continuously invest in a brighter future. We recognize that each of our employees is a unique individual with the ability to contribute to our success and seek to find great people who will thrive in our fun, fast-paced culture. The Security Engineering Manager will lead the evolution of our cybersecurity engineering, architecture, and operations. This role bridges strategic and tactical domains – collaborate cross-functionally with IT and business stakeholders, oversee enterprise security architecture (both Cloud and on-prem), manage security engineering team, and optimize security operations (including an outsourced SOC). This is a strategic role designed for a seasoned security expert with a proven ability to manage teams, architect complex solutions, and influence across departments. The successful candidate must be strategic while also comfortable at tactical level, with both leadership and hands-on responsibilities. Although the location of the position is in Newton, NJ, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations. Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to: Leadership & Strategy Serve as a strategic advisor to the IT leadership team on emerging threats, investment priorities, and security posture. Set and track KPIs, KRIs, OKRs, and metrics to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement. Collaborate closely with Infrastructure and Operations, Enterprise Applications, Application Development, and Enterprise Data teams to embed security into their processes. Present to executive stakeholders and help translate technical risk into business impact. Serve as the security SME in enterprise projects and technology investments, including tool evaluations, acquisitions, and divestitures, including strategic planning, budgeting, and cross-functional alignment. Security Architecture & Engineering Define and drive the enterprise security architecture roadmap across infrastructure, cloud, applications, and Operational Technology (OT). Lead the design and implementation of security controls, frameworks, and reference architectures. Oversee architecture reviews, and secure-by-design practices across the organization. Ensure baseline security measures are implemented and monitored (e.g., hardening, patching, zero trust, segmentation). Manage integration and ongoing optimization of security tools (e.g., CSPM, CNAPP, IAM, PKI, DLP). Identity & Access Management (IAM) Lead the Security Engineering function responsible for Identity and Access Management Architect and enhance enterprise IAM strategy including RBAC, PAM, MFA, SoD, and JML lifecycle. Drive IAM policy creation and enforcement across service, privileged, and user accounts. Guide the definition of IAM operating models, access certification processes, and automation of identity governance. Security Operations & Incident Response Oversee day-to-day security operations including SOC management (outsourced), SIEM/SOAR (Microsoft Sentinel), EDR/XDR, and threat detection and response. Collaborate with the SOC to improve detection rules, reduce false positives, and ensure robust incident detection and response capabilities. Plan and oversee penetration testing, forensic analysis, and incident investigations. Governance, Risk, & Compliance Align security architecture and operations with regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, PCI-DSS, and GDPR. Partner with the GRC and Audit teams to ensure technical controls support broader compliance and risk. Coordinate with the GRC team to support policy development, risk assessments, and business continuity/disaster recovery planning. Requirements Physical Activities: The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Qualifications Experience: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity with increasing leadership responsibility, with at least 4+ years direct people management in technical security teams. Extensive experience in security architecture, cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, M365), and enterprise security tools. Strong command of at least 3 of the following core security domains: IAM, SIEM, vulnerability management, network security, DevSecOps, and incident response. Experience leading or managing an outsourced SOC or MDR provider. Proven leadership in security engineering and operations in a hybrid (cloud/on-prem) environment. Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience. Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Advanced degree (e.g., MS in Cybersecurity) is a plus. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Azure Solutions Architect, or CEH. Experience with Microsoft Defender suite, Intune, Microsoft Sentinel, various IAM and Vulnerability Management Tools. Familiarity with security control frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to lead across functions and influence executive stakeholders. Experience in Zero Trust architecture and OT security a big plus. Salary range for this position is $111,000 - $165,000 depending on experience Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

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Job Title: Senior Business Applications Administrator The Elevator Pitch Are you passionate about optimizing business systems and driving operational excellence? Evolv is seeking a Senior Business Applications Administrator to lead the administration of NetSuite and other key enterprise applications. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced public company environment and is excited to partner with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, compliant solutions. Evolv is a fast-growing company, and it is essential that our IT and CyberSecurity program can deliver scalable, secure solutions that enable growth while not disrupting innovation.  Success in the Role: What are the performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing? In the first 30 days, you will: Get to know the IT team along with the technologies currently in use Build relationships with key stakeholders, such as finance and accounting Learn the compliance commitments and how best to support these efforts Take on responsibility for application administration and evaluation Familiarize yourself with the IT team’s procedures and the applications they currently support Gain a deep understanding of Evolv's NetSuite configuration and integrations Meet with stakeholders to understand current workflows and pain points Review existing SOX controls and identify areas for improvement Within 3 months, you will: Join our top-tier implementation program and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver a best-in-class solution to Evolv as we transform our back office Develop trust-based relationships to understand the business’s goals Evaluate the business needs for improved integrations and data processes Have built relationships with the finance and accounting teams and continue to find ways to help action administrative tasks when they arise Have a general understanding of what each team does across the organization, and develop a sense of whom you can go to when more information is needed Have built a presence in the office as a familiar, reliable face ready to help where needed Own the NetSuite environment, including user access, workflows, customizations, and reporting Begin managing additional applications such as Workday, Salesforce, and PO management systems Implement technical changes based on business requests, ensuring alignment with compliance and operational goals   By the end of the first year, you will: Own the NetSuite environment, including user access, workflows, customizations, and reporting Deliver high-quality IT services that continue to enable Evolv’s growth and success Understand and fulfill the businesses’ needs for applications and quality data Identify improvements to our existing applications and how they are used Continuous compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley), managing additional applications such as Workday, PO Management, and other systems. Implement technical changes based on business requests, ensuring alignment with compliance and operational goals. The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis? Serve as the primary administrator for NetSuite, including configuration, maintenance, and support. Manage additional business applications typical for a public company, such as Workday, PO management systems, and other applications Translate business requirements into technical solutions, including scripting, workflows, and integrations Maintain and enhance SOX controls across all relevant systems Build relationships with our users to best identify where our supported application may be falling short, recommend potential enhancements, and improve the effective use of existing applications Document procedures and teach the Evolv employees and staff how to utilize our applications for best practices Implementing business solutions which deliver iterative improvements in consultation with the business, technology, and other operational support teams Lead system upgrades, testing, and documentation efforts Provide training and support to end users What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team? You will be joining the Cybersecurity and IT organization as a direct report of the Sr Director of Business Applications and Data Evolv and this team are cross-functional with a focus on reducing risk and improving the use of technology throughout the organization. This is a small, tight-knit team in a fun, fast-paced environment with a constant focus on change and incremental improvement. The team culture is one based on building trust, collaboration, and ongoing development through kindness, authenticity, courage, drive, and fun! Where is the role located? This role is based out of the HQ in Waltham, Massachusetts, with flexibility to be remote 1-2 days a week as business requirements allow. Compensation and Transparency Statement  The base salary range for this full-time position is $92,000- $148,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and geographic location.   In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws—including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others—we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request.   During the hiring process, your recruiter will share:   The specific salary range for your preferred location   A general overview of our benefits and equity offerings   Insights into how compensation decisions are made, including factors that influence starting pay   We are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values.  Benefits At Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're looking for future teammates who embody our values, people who:    Do the right thing, always;    Put people first'    Own it;    Win together; and continue to     Be bold, stay curious.        Our Benefits Include:    Equity as part of your total compensation package    Medical, dental, and vision insurance    Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)    A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)    Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind   Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you    Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development    Subscription to Calm    Evolv Technology (“Evolv”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.   Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at careers@evolvtechnology.com.   Evolv participates in E-verify for all employees after the completion of Form I-9.