Senior Compensation Manager

compensation review cycles to ensure market competitiveness and reward high performance across teams. Manage new hire equity grants in partnership with Finance and Legal. Design and administer a thoughtful equity refresher program for tenured employees. Oversee annual

bonus planning and payouts, ensuring alignment with company performance and individual impact. Partner with HRBPs and managers on

compensation decisions related to promotions, retention, recognition, and off-cycle adjustments. Select and optimize

compensation tooling, ensuring data integrity, operational efficiency, and thoughtful use of automation.

REQUIREMENTS 7+ years of experience in

compensation or total rewards, ideally within high-growth technology companies (Series D through IPO stage preferred). Deep expertise in equity

compensation, including stock options and RSUs, with experience designing and managing equity refresher programs. Strong analytical rigor with advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, HRIS systems, and benchmarking tools Proven experience designing and evolving salary bands, leveling frameworks,

bonus plans, and variable or incentive

compensation programs. Comfortable leading companywide

compensation and performance review cycles, including managing inputs from may stakeholders and calibrating across teams. Ability to operate as both a strategic advisor to senior leadership and a hands-on builder of scalable, principled

compensation systems. High ownership and sound judgment in time-sensitive situations such as candidate negotiations, promotions, and retention decisions. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate

compensation philosophy and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice to have: Experience building and leading a team.

Nice to have: Experience owning

benefits strategy and evaluating vendors, including healthcare funding models and 401(k) plan design.

BENEFITS Competitive

compensation, including meaningful equity. 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents Generous PTO policy including company wide Winter Break (our offices are closed from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day!) Paid parental leave Company-facilitated 401(k) Exposure to a variety of ML startups, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities. Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey in shaping the future of AI! If you are a motivated individual with a passion for machine learning and a desire to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you. At Baseten, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the

requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, where applicable).

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