Top 10 AI Startups Hiring Now

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated August 31, 2026 · 7 min read

The top AI startups hiring right now on Migrate Mate include Anthropic, OpenAI, and Scale AI, alongside AI safety research, enterprise software, data infrastructure, and healthcare technology companies. Migrate Mate tracks 954 live open roles across 10 AI startups as of August 31, 2026, updated daily. AI startup hiring has accelerated sharply as companies move from research prototypes to production systems, creating demand across engineering, product, and go-to-market functions that did not exist at scale three years ago.

The 10 AI Startups hiring on Migrate Mate right now

Curated by our editorial team · 954 live roles from Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Anthropic

    Anthropic

    AI SafetyResearchEngineering

    Anthropic has 397 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, the most of any AI startup we track, concentrated in AI (Artificial Intelligence) (9) and account management (7). Anthropic is an AI safety company that researches and builds large language models, with a focus on reliability, interpretability, and reducing harmful outputs. Its research-driven culture attracts engineers and scientists who want to work on foundational model development rather than pure product execution.

    Roles by team

    • AI (Artificial Intelligence)9
    • Account Management7
    • Human Resources4
    • Corporate Training3
    • Business Strategy3

    +24 roles across other teams

    Open roles397 open
    Director, Finance Systems - Revenue Systems Engineering
    San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
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    Regulatory Counsel, AI Regulation, US
    San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
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    Product Manager, Multi-Cloud Trust & Safety
    San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
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    New Product Introduction (NPI) Sourcing Manager, Data Center Power & Cooling
    Remote · Hybrid
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    Partnership Manager, AI for Science
    San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
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    See all 397 roles at Anthropic
  2. 02
    OpenAI

    OpenAI

    AI ResearchProductPolicy

    OpenAI has 340 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in engineering (Non-Software) (6) and cloud engineering (5). OpenAI researches and deploys large language models and AI-powered products, operating across both fundamental research and commercial applications. The company hires across a wide range of functions, from model training and safety to product design and policy.

    Roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)6
    • Cloud Engineering5
    • Backend Engineering5
    • Business Analysis4
    • Cybersecurity3

    +26 roles across other teams

    Open roles340 open
    Engineering Manager, Premium
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    TLM, Embedded Experiences
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    Salesforce Ads Systems Engineer
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    Customer Education, Content & Systems Operations Lead
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    Mechanical Engineer, Soft Goods Design
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    See all 340 roles at OpenAI
  3. 03
    Scale AI

    Scale AI

    Data InfrastructureML OpsEngineering

    Scale AI has 142 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in software engineering (22) and cybersecurity (8). Scale AI builds data annotation pipelines and AI evaluation infrastructure used by organizations training and improving machine learning models. Its work sits at the operational core of the AI development cycle, giving employees direct exposure to how frontier models are built and assessed.

    Roles by team

    • Software Engineering22
    • Cybersecurity8
    • Product Management4
    • Strategy & Corporate Development2
    • Consulting & Professional Services2

    +12 roles across other teams

    Open roles142 open
    Machine Learning Research Scientist
    Seattle, WA · On-site
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    Machine Learning Research Scientist
    New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site
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    Program Manager, Technical Enablement
    New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site
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    Enterprise Deal Desk & Pricing Analyst
    New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site
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    Director of Engineering
    San Francisco Bay Area · On-site
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    See all 142 roles at Scale AI
  4. 04
    Cresta

    Cresta

    Enterprise AISales TechCustomer Support

    Cresta has 44 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in software engineering (11) and sales (9). Cresta develops real-time AI coaching and intelligence software for enterprise sales and customer support teams. Its products are deployed in live customer conversations, making it a strong fit for people interested in applied AI with measurable business outcomes.

    Roles by team

    • Software Engineering11
    • Sales9
    • Solutions Engineering & Architecture5
    • Partnerships & Business Development4
    • Marketing2

    +13 roles across other teams

    Open roles44 open
    Engagement Manager
    Remote · Remote
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    Deal Strategy & Operations Manager
    Remote · Remote
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    Solutions Engineer
    Remote · Remote
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    Event Marketing Manager
    Remote · Remote
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    Customer Engineer
    Remote · Remote
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    See all 44 roles at Cresta
  5. 05
    Typeface

    Typeface

    Marketing TechEnterpriseContent AI

    Typeface has 12 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in software engineering (8) and product management (2). Typeface builds AI-powered content creation software designed for enterprise marketing teams managing complex brand workflows. The company focuses on helping large organizations produce on-brand content at scale, bridging generative AI capabilities with practical brand governance.

    Roles by team

    • Software Engineering8
    • Product Management2
    • Solutions Engineering & Architecture2
    Open roles12 open
    Senior Web Engineer
    Bellevue, WA · Hybrid
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    Staff Product Manager
    Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid
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    Senior Staff ML Engineer
    Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid
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    Principal ML Engineer
    Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid
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    Senior Product Manager
    Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid
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    See all 12 roles at Typeface
  6. Editor’s note

    What to look for in an AI startup

    Not every AI startup is at the same stage or building with the same level of rigor. Before applying, it is worth understanding whether a company is still in research mode, actively shipping products to paying customers, or somewhere in between. The team's technical leadership, the clarity of the product roadmap, and how the company talks about safety and model quality are reliable signals of whether you would be doing meaningful work.

    Stage and revenue

    Seed-stage and Series A companies move fast but carry more risk. Later-stage companies with paying enterprise customers offer more stability and a clearer signal that the product has found a market.

    Technical depth

    Look at who is on the founding and research team. Companies with credible AI researchers tend to attract stronger engineering talent and build more defensible technology over time.

    Hiring scope

    A company hiring across engineering, go-to-market, and operations simultaneously is usually in a growth phase. Narrower hiring in one function can signal a pivot or a focus shift worth asking about in interviews.

  7. 06
    Galileo

    Galileo

    Health TechClinicalEngineering

    Galileo has 11 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in data science (5) and healthcare administration (4). Galileo is a technology-enabled healthcare provider delivering virtual and in-person primary and multispecialty clinical care. It combines clinical operations with technology development, creating roles for both healthcare professionals and engineers building the tools they use.

    Roles by team

    • Data Science5
    • Healthcare Administration4
    • Caregiving & Elderly Support1
    • Customer Success1
    Open roles11 open
    Primary Care Physician
    Texas · On-site
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    Nurse Practitioner (Remote, PA License Required)
    Allentown, PA · Remote
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    Nurse Practitioner (Remote, NJ License Required)
    Hackensack, NJ · Remote
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    Medical Licensing Specialist (Contract)
    Nashville, TN · Remote
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    Customer Service Representative
    Texas · On-site
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    See all 11 roles at Galileo
  8. 07
    WRITER

    WRITER

    Enterprise AIContent OperationsB2B SaaS

    WRITER has 4 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in sales (3) and solutions engineering & architecture (1). WRITER is an enterprise AI platform that provides generative writing and content operations tools built specifically for business use cases. It distinguishes itself by offering company-specific AI customization and governance controls that consumer writing tools do not provide.

    Roles by team

    • Sales3
    • Solutions Engineering & Architecture1
    Open roles4 open
    Sales Development Representative
    New York, NY · Hybrid
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    Strategic Account Executive
    Hartford, CT · Hybrid
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    AI Deployment Engineer
    Chicago, IL · Hybrid
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    Strategic Account Executive
    New Haven, CT · Hybrid
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    See all 4 roles at WRITER
  9. 08
    Glean

    Glean

    Enterprise SearchKnowledge AIB2B SaaS

    Glean has 2 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in software engineering (1) and product management (1). Glean builds AI-powered enterprise search and knowledge discovery software that helps workplace teams find information across fragmented internal tools. Its product connects to dozens of enterprise systems, making it a search and retrieval layer across the modern workplace stack.

    Roles by team

    • Software Engineering1
    • Product Management1
    Open roles2 open
    Software Engineer, Frontend
    Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid
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    Product Manager, AI Governance
    Palo Alto, CA · On-site
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    See all 2 roles at Glean
  10. 09
    Fiddler AI

    Fiddler AI

    MLOpsAI MonitoringEnterprise

    Fiddler AI has 1 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in business development (1). Fiddler AI builds software for monitoring, explaining, and managing machine learning model performance in production environments. Its tooling addresses a persistent challenge in enterprise AI deployment: understanding why models behave the way they do after they ship.

    Roles by team

    • Business Development1
    Open roles1 open
    Senior Technical Product Marketing Manager
    Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid
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    See all 1 roles at Fiddler AI
  11. 10
    Labelbox

    Labelbox

    Data LabelingML InfrastructurePlatform

    Labelbox has 1 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in technical product & program management (1). Labelbox provides a platform for AI training data labeling and model evaluation, serving teams that need to create and maintain high-quality datasets. Its work is foundational to supervised learning workflows across industries.

    Roles by team

    • Technical Product & Program Management1
    Open roles1 open
    Forward Deployed Engineering Manager
    San Francisco Bay Area · Hybrid
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    See all 1 roles at Labelbox

How AI startups pay and equity work

Compensation at AI startups typically combines a base salary with an equity grant, and the weight of each depends heavily on the company's stage. Later-stage companies with institutional funding and enterprise revenue tend to pay base salaries close to what large technology employers offer, while earlier-stage companies may offer lower cash compensation in exchange for a larger share of equity upside. The total package is only meaningful if the equity is in a company with a credible path to liquidity. Day-to-day, roles at AI startups tend to move faster and carry broader ownership than equivalent roles at large technology companies. Engineers and product managers often work closer to the core product decisions, with less organizational separation between research, product, and deployment. That breadth can accelerate career development, but it also means less structural support and more ambiguity about scope.

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AI Startups: Frequently Asked Questions

Which AI startups are hiring the most right now?

Anthropic is hiring the most, with 397 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, followed by OpenAI (340) and Scale AI (142). Migrate Mate tracks 954 live roles across 10 AI startups in total, updated daily, so the order shifts as companies open and close positions.

Do AI startups pay well compared to larger tech companies?

Generally, yes. Growth-stage AI startups are typically competitive with large technology employers on base salary, particularly at the engineering and research levels where talent competition is highest. The difference is in how total compensation is structured: a larger share of the package sits in equity rather than cash or annual bonuses. Base pay tends to be closest to large-company market rates at Series C and later; earlier-stage companies often trade a lower base for a meaningfully larger equity grant.

What kinds of roles do AI startups typically hire for?

AI startups hire most heavily in software engineering, sales, and cybersecurity. Across the 10 AI startups Migrate Mate tracks, software engineering is the largest function at 42 of 954 open roles as of August 31, 2026, followed by sales (12) and cybersecurity (11).

Do AI startups hire remotely?

It depends on the company and the function. Of the roles Migrate Mate tracks across these 10 AI startups, 46% are remote or hybrid as of August 31, 2026. Remote availability varies by team and role, so each Migrate Mate listing shows its work location before you apply.