Role Overview
Scale AI is hiring a senior-level Compensation Manager. This is a full-time role in CA. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Scale is looking for a Compensation Manager to join our Total Rewards team. In this role, you'll help build and evolve our global compensation programs by providing analysis, insights, and modeling. We're seeking someone analytical, fast-paced, and excited about solving hard problems that impact our biggest investment - our people. You'll play a key role in designing and scaling our compensation processes as we continue to grow.
Responsibilities
- Perform quantitative analyses to assist Leadership with key projects
- Conduct market benchmarking to determine pay targets and support business growth
- Contribute to the research, design, and delivery of compensation programs
- Support international expansion and M&A initiatives
- Collaborate with the Recruiting team on offer escalations and process optimization
- Develop and maintain tools to enhance efficiency of programs
- Build and integrate AI into Comp workflows
- Drive clarity, transparency, and understanding of compensation at Scale
Requirements
- 6 years experience on Compensation teams
- Experience with compensation programs, benchmarking, and market pricing. Experience with Radford and Pave is a plus.
- Ability to analyze large datasets and draw actionable insights
- Comfort working in a ultra fast paced environment
- Eagerness to build, learn, and grow
Nice to haves:
- Understanding of international compensation practices and regulatory environments
- Experience with pre-IPO equity programs
- Familiarity with AI tools (if not, we will teach you!)
Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval.
Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You’ll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.
The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of San Francisco is: $172,800—$216,000 USD PLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.
About Us
At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. Our products provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work closely with industry leaders like Meta, Cisco, DLA Piper, Mayo Clinic, Time Inc., the Government of Qatar, and U.S. government agencies including the Army and Air Force.
We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.
We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@scale.com. Please see the United States Department of Labor's Know Your Rights poster for additional information.
We comply with the United States Department of Labor's Pay Transparency provision.
PLEASE NOTE: We collect, retain and use personal data for our professional business purposes, including notifying you of job opportunities that may be of interest and sharing with our affiliates. We limit the personal data we collect to that which we believe is appropriate and necessary to manage applicants’ needs, prov
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Compensation Manager position at Scale AI?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Scale AI. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Compensation Manager position at Scale AI located?
This position is based in CA. Scale AI has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Compensation Manager at Scale AI earn?
Scale AI has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Compensation Manager role at Scale AI posted?
This role was posted on April 15, 2026 (55 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Compensation Manager role at Scale AI require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Scale AI lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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