WEKA is architecting a new approach to the enterprise data stack built for the age of reasoning. The WEKA® Data Platform sets the standard for agentic AI data infrastructure with a cloud and AI-native software solution that can be deployed anywhere. It transforms legacy data silos into data pipelines that dramatically increase GPU utilization and make AI model training and inference, machine learning, and other compute-intensive workloads run faster, work more efficiently, and consume less energy.
WEKA is a pre-IPO, growth-stage company on a hyper-growth trajectory. We’ve raised $375M in capital with dozens of world-class venture capital and strategic investors. We help the world’s largest and most innovative enterprises and research organizations, including 12 of the Fortune 50, achieve discoveries, insights, and business outcomes faster and more sustainably. We’re passionate about solving our customers’ most complex data challenges to accelerate intelligent innovation and business value. If you share our passion, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
The role: Director, Global Compensation
Reporting to the Chief People & Culture Officer, you will join WEKA as our first Compensation & Equity Leader to design, improve, support, and implement the current compensation infrastructure globally—to ensure we have best-in-class innovative compensation programs.
The position is located in Campbell, Bay Area.
What we're looking for:
- A minimum of 10 years compensation and equity experience, with a strong advisory background and ideally having startup experience
- Experience building out compensation and equity programs on their own (This person will have direct reports in the future but this will be a solo role to start with)
- Strong understanding of compensation industry best practices
- Prior experience utilizing compensation surveys/data analytics, quantitative analysis, and modeling for plan/program design and implementation
- Experience with project management and change management
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the demonstrated ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and use insights to make data-driven decisions.
- Experience with International Compensation
- Experience with Executive Compensation
- Discretion handling confidential information
- Demonstrated track record of proactive problem-solving
- Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build relationships
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment dealing with change and continuously shifting requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in using Excel and Google Sheets to analyze large data sets (i.e. intermediate level for formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
What you can expect:
- Play a lead role in the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs to support WEKA’s business objectives and ensure that we attract, engage, and retain our talent.
- Manage all tasks related to the annual merit process for internal client groups from inception to completion, including data validation, benchmarking, internal parity analysis, training, and communication.
- Manage the equity merits and coordinate with HR Ops, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure seamless execution of equity grants for new hires and internal moves within the organization.
- Design modeling for equity merit programs in partnership with CHRO and CFO
- Design a unified compensation structure per function, globally
- Prepare market analysis and recommendations for any compensation adjustments.
- Research and analyze trends and best practices, and compile compensation data to assist in designing compensation programs.
- Lead the rollout/communication of changes to compensation programs
- Recommend process improvements and efficiencies within the department.
- Provide consultative support to HR Business Partners and Leaders and support all aspects of compensation, including market research, data analysis, process improvements, incentives, salary administration, and policy application.
- Develop external solid networks with compensation peers in other organizations/industries to share compensation information and exchange best practices.
The WEKA Way:
- We are Accountable: We take full ownership, always–even when things don’t go as planned. We lead with integrity, show up with responsibility & ownership, and hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards.
- We are Brave: We question the status quo, push boundaries, and take smart risks when needed. We welcome challenges and embrace debates as opportunities for growth, turning courage into fuel for innovation.
- We are Collaborative: True collaboration isn’t only about working together. It’s about lifting one another up to succeed collectively. We are team-oriented and communicate with empathy and respect. We challenge each other and conduct positive conflict resolution. We are being transparent about our goals and results. And together, we’re unstoppable.
- We are Customer Centric: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We actively listen and prioritize the success of our customers, and every decision we make is driven by how we can better serve, support, and empower them to succeed. When our customers win, we win.
USA Residents Only: The hiring wage range for this position which the Company reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position in the specified geographic areas or locations, is $180,000-225,000. Final compensation will be dependent on various factors relevant to the position and candidate such as geographical location, candidate qualifications, certifications, relevant job-related work experience, education, skillset and other relevant business and organizational factors, consistent with applicable law. In addition, the position may include some of the following comprehensive benefits such Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(K), Flexible Time off (FTO), sick time, leave of absence as per the FMLA and other relevant leave laws.
Concerned you don’t meet every qualification? Don’t let it stop you from applying!
WEKA is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this position but don’t meet every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway – you may just be the right candidate for this or other positions at WEKA.
WEKA is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
