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Data Partnerships at Exa
Job Description
At Exa, we're building a next-generation AI search engine-one that outperforms Google for power users. We help people find the information they can't get anywhere else:
We're an SF team of 50 from Harvard, MIT, Apple, Palantir, etc. We recently raised an $85M Series B from Benchmark, and we are rapidly building the most intelligent search engine in history.
Now, we're looking for someone to help with Data Partnerships to help us build Exa's data pipeline!
What You'll Do- Own the data partnerships cycle-from outbound to negotiations to close
- Make strategic data decisions-our data sets us apart
- Develop and execute strategies to land high-value partners
- Work closely with founders, engineers, and go-to-market teams
- Negotiate contracts, hit targets, and drive growth
- Eventually, build out a team for Data Partnerships
- 1+ years in a legal role, with a JD
- Experience in contract negotiation, ideally having worked with privacy law
- The ability to pick up highly technical concepts quickly, and speak to it confidently to external stakeholders and potential partners
- Comfort in a fast-moving, high-growth startup environment
$160,000 - $250,000 a year
- Above Market Equity
This is an in-person opportunity in San Francisco. We're big believers in in-person culture!
$160k - $250k beats the market for Miscellaneous Financial Specialists nationally
Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.
Senior roles pay 81% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.
This is a strong offer—weigh total comp and growth potential.
Strong candidate leverage
Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.
Who this leverage applies to
Where to negotiate
Likely Possible Unlikely
Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.
Does this path compound?
Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.
Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.