IT Lead (San Francisco)

About AngelList:

We exist to accelerate innovation. We do this by giving more people the opportunity to participate in the venture economy by building the financial infrastructure that makes it possible for more people to invest in world-changing startups. We also build tools for startup founders that help them run their operations, so they can focus on building their company.

AngelList is the nexus of venture capital and the startup community. We support over $171B+ assets on our platform, and weve driven capital to over 13,000 startups. 57% of top-tier U.S. VC deals involve investors on AngelList.

While our scale is large, our ambitions are even larger were innovating on the infrastructure for venture and individual investors and the startups they invest in. Come build with us!

About the Role

Were looking to add a new IT Lead; a builder who can rethink the function for an AI-first world, designing and executing a roadmap that automates intelligently, scales seamlessly, and redefines how IT enables our company.

Youll be accountable for the technology experience of every employee at AngelList, from day one onboarding to daily productivity. Youll lead cross-department projects, embed security into every process, and bring an automation-first approach that frees our people to focus on their most valuable work.

• Design and own the IT strategy, prioritizing automation, AI-driven workflows, and measurable impact.
• Build and maintain secure, zero-touch systems for onboarding, offboarding, and role changes.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning engineering, security, ops, and leadership.
• Define and enforce MDM and endpoint policies that balance security and usability.
• Manage and optimize SaaS platforms and productivity suites for cost, compliance, and performance.
• Partner with the CISO to identify and close security gaps.
• Oversee office IT infrastructure to ensure reliability and a great employee experience.
• Track and improve IT service delivery using clear metrics and employee feedback.

• 5+ years in IT leadership roles with a focus on automation and AI adoption.
• Proven success driving multi-stakeholder projects from planning to delivery.
• Strong security acumen and experience with identity/access management and MDM.
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.
• Excellent communicator, able to explain technical solutions in plain language.
• Comfortable making decisions with incomplete information in fast-moving environments.

If you dont tick every box above, wed still encourage you to apply. Were building a diverse team whose skills balance and complement one another.

AngelList has offices in two hub cities: San Francisco and New York City that you can choose to work from. This role is based in our SF office. Were focused on hiring within these hubs and people hired from these hub offices are expected to come into the office twice per week (Tuesdays and choice between Wednesday or Thursday).

Compensation: The compensation for this role consists of a competitive base salary, benefits, and equity package. The base salary for this role is $140,000+ annually but actual will vary based on a number of factors including a candidates professional background, experience, and location. Additional details about our Total Rewards package will be provided during the recruitment process.

Benefits: We support our employees in their lives both inside and outside of work.

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Working at AngelList: At AngelList, we are united in our purpose to accelerate innovation and build the future of private markets. Our beliefs and values shape how we work, collaborate, and create impact. If the below resonate, wed love to have you with us.

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AngelList is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.