Senior Growth Lead

mercor· Engineering
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📍 San FranciscoFullTime💰 USD 160K–180K/yr

About this role

About Mercor

Mercor's mission is to organize human intelligence to power the AI economy. We partner with leading AI labs and enterprises to provide the human intelligence essential to AI development. Our vast talent network trains frontier AI models in the same way teachers teach students: by sharing knowledge, experience, and context that can't be captured in code alone. Today, more than 30,000 experts in our network collectively earn over $2 million a day.

Mercor is creating a new category of work where expertise powers AI advancement. Achieving this requires an ambitious, fast-paced and deeply committed team. You’ll work alongside researchers, operators, and AI companies at the forefront of shaping the systems that are redefining society. Mercor is a profitable Series C company valued at $10 billion. We work in-person five days a week in our San Francisco, NYC, or London offices.

About the Role

As a Senior Growth Lead, you will own candidate pipeline performance end-to-end for some of Mercor’s most important initiatives. You’ll operate with significantly autonomy and lead a pod of Associates, making judgment calls on prioritization, channel strategy, and execution.

This role is ideal for someone who has mastered the fundamentals of sales and outbound work and is ready to drive outcomes. You will still be hands-on, but you’ll also shape strategy, improve systems, and help raise the bar for the broader team.

What You’ll Do

  • Own Expert Sourcing Pods: Lead expert sourcing for a defined set of projects, owning outcomes across quality, speed, and throughput

  • Manage Capacity & Throughput: Plan and balance your own workload and the capacity of Growth Associates to consistently meet demand

  • Scale & Optimize Sourcing Channels: Evaluate, experiment with, and scale sourcing channels to maximize yield and efficiency

  • Build & Maintain Expert Relationships: Develop durable relationships with high-performing experts to drive repeat engagement

  • Oversee Talent Pipelines: Manage multiple pipelines end-to-end, identifying bottlenecks and proactively reallocating resources

  • Partner Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Project Managers, Product, and Engineering to align sourcing strategy with project needs

  • Drive Growth Outcomes: Ensure your pod’s sourcing efforts directly support revenue growth and delivery at scale

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience

    • 3–5 years of experience in GTM, outbound sales, or growth roles

    • Demonstrated success owning pipelines and delivering results at scale

    • Strong familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, Sales Navigator, and similar tools

  • Skills & Mindset

    • Strong judgment and ability to prioritize under pressure

    • Highly data-driven: comfortable tracking, analyzing, and optimizing funnel metrics

    • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

    • Self-directed, accountable, and comfortable operating with ambiguity

    • Thrives in fast-paced, performance-oriented environments

  • Nice to Have

    • Experience mentoring or onboarding junior teammates

    • Exposure to marketplaces, platforms, or two-sided businesses

    • Comfort working cross-functionally with technical teams

Benefits

  • Bi-annual performance bonus structure

  • Generous equity grant vested over 4 years

  • Up to $15k Relocation bonus

  • $10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)

  • $1.5K monthly stipend for meals

  • Free Equinox membership

  • $200 monthly laundry reimbursement

  • $200 monthly personal wellness reimbursement

  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Senior Growth Lead role at mercor?
The listed salary for this Senior Growth Lead position at mercor is USD 160K–180K/yr. This is an FullTime role.
Where is the Senior Growth Lead position at mercor located?
This Senior Growth Lead role at mercor is based in San Francisco. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Growth Lead role at mercor full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Senior Growth Lead role in the Engineering department at mercor.
Which team or department does the Senior Growth Lead at mercor belong to?
This Senior Growth Lead position is part of the Engineering department at mercor. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Growth Lead position at mercor?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to mercor's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Senior Growth Lead job at mercor posted?
This Senior Growth Lead position at mercor was posted on Jun 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Growth Lead
mercor · 💰 USD 160K–180K/yr
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