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Business Development Lead

hud - San Francisco, CA, USA - Hybrid - posted 2026-09-23

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HUD is building infrastructure for RL training data and evals for frontier AI agents, with a marketplace connecting these services to frontier labs. The company has raised $15M from top VCs, was part of YC W25, and is used by frontier labs, Fortune 500 companies, and startups. You will own HUD's outbound pipeline end-to-end, from targeting and enrichment through outreach, follow-up, and meeting booking. This is a systems-building role that combines technical acumen with sales execution. Your responsibilities include: - Building and maintaining GTM workflows including outbound email sequencing, CRM automation, lead scoring, custom tooling, and inbound lead qualification - Using AI tools aggressively to scale your output (e.g., vibe code scrapers, workflow automation, internal tool building) - Developing messaging that resonates with technical buyers: ML engineers, AI researchers, and engineering leaders at frontier labs and enterprises - Quickly learning prospect businesses and understanding their pain points, workflows, and why HUD's solution matters - Tracking pipeline metrics and optimizing conversion at every stage - Working closely with founders to develop and refine the GTM playbook as the company scales The company operates with ~25 people, mostly full-time in-person, though some remote work is available. The team includes 4 International Olympiad medalists, serial AI startup founders, and researchers with publications at top conferences. HUD has 8 figures in funding and is scaling profitably to meet strong demand. The role is based in San Francisco or Singapore, with flexibility for remote candidates who can maintain 70-80% time zone overlap with either office. Full-time employment with visa sponsorship available for relocation to the US or Singapore. REQUIREMENTS: - Demonstrated ability to build and run a GTM motion with real, measurable results - Strong track record of closing deals - CS or engineering background, or extensive vibe-coding on the side - Deep familiarity with GTM tooling - Strong written communication that technical people respond to - Early-stage startup experience with ability to work independently in fast-paced environments STRONG ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience selling developer tools, infrastructure, or ML/AI products - History of building outbound systems using Clay, Apollo, or custom automation - Familiarity with RL concepts (environments, evals, benchmarks) - Evidence of creative, high-leverage approaches to pipeline generation Note: The company prioritizes technical aptitude and learning potential over years of experience and encourages motivated candidates to apply even if they don't meet all criteria.

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