# AI & Operations Associate

**Company:** [Spine](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-companies/spine)
**Location:** CA, US / Remote (CA, US)
**Work mode:** Remote
**Seniority:** Entry
**Employment type:** Full Time
**Salary:** USD 70K–140K/yr
**Category:** Engineering
**Department:** Engineering
**Listed:** 2026-11-15

[View and apply on Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/spine/ai-operations-associate-122877)

## What you'll do

- Connect Gmail, Slack, Google Drive into AI knowledge system.
- Explore integrations using APIs, MCP, and other AI technologies.
- Identify and automate repetitive workflows using n8n, Zapier, or Make.
- Build automations for client onboarding, reporting, and internal operations.
- Research, test, and implement new AI tools to improve operations.

## What you need

- Hands-on experience with AI tools like Grok, ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
- Basic understanding of APIs, software integrations, and automation workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn independently.
- Proactive, hands-on mindset with willingness to take ownership.
- Strong interest in AI, automation, and emerging technologies.

## Job description

**Company:** Spine  
**Level:** Junior / Early Career  
**Type:** Full-Time

### **About Spine**

Spine helps startups manage employee benefits, payroll, HR, and compliance, working directly within the systems they already use.

We're building AI-powered systems to automate manual processes, streamline operations, and deliver a better experience for our clients.

### **About the Role**

We're looking for a curious, tech-savvy **AI & Operations Associate** to help us integrate AI into our daily operations.

You'll work directly with the founding team to connect internal tools, build AI-powered workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and explore new ways to make Spine more efficient.

We're looking for someone who doesn't just use AI tools but enjoys experimenting, building, and figuring out how to make them work together.

### **What You'll Do**

**AI Systems & Integrations**

-   Connect Gmail, Slack, Google Drive, Granola, and other tools into a centralized AI-powered knowledge system.
    
-   Explore integrations using APIs, MCP, and other AI technologies.
    
-   Identify and automate repetitive workflows using tools like n8n, Zapier, Make, and AI agents.
    
-   Build automations for client onboarding, document processing, meeting follow-ups, reporting, and internal operations.
    
-   Explore AI applications across employee benefits, payroll, HR, compliance, and customer support.
    
-   Continuously research, test, and implement new AI tools to improve how Spine operates.
    

### **What We're Looking For**

-   Strong interest in AI, automation, and emerging technologies.
-   Hands-on experience with AI tools such as Grok, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar platforms.
-   Basic understanding of APIs, software integrations, and automation workflows.
-   Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and ability to learn independently.
-   A proactive, hands-on mindset and willingness to take ownership.

**Nice to Have**

-   Experience with n8n, Zapier, Make, or similar automation platforms.
-   Basic Python or JavaScript skills.
-   Familiarity with LLM APIs, AI agents, RAG, or MCP.
-   Experience building AI-powered tools, automations, or personal projects.

### **Why Join Spine?**

-   Work directly with the founders and have meaningful ownership from day one.
-   Build real-world AI applications, not just prototypes.
-   Experiment with emerging AI technologies and see your work make an immediate impact.
-   Grow alongside an early-stage startup.

## Other open roles at Spine

- [Senior Health & Benefits Broker](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/spine/senior-health-benefits-broker-106947) — San Francisco, CA, US / Los Angeles, CA, US / Remote (CA, US)
- [Growth & Community Lead](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/spine/growth-community-lead-106472) — San Francisco, CA, US / Remote (San Francisco, CA, US)

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