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Compensation Lead

Applied Intuition· Business Functions
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Sunnyvale$180k - $240kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Applied Intuition is seeking a Compensation Lead to develop and manage compensation strategies and programs that attract, reward, and retain talent as the company scales.

Responsibilities

  • Build and evolve compensation programs and practices that support Applied Intuition’s continued growth.
  • Serve as a trusted compensation advisor to business leaders and cross-functional partners on compensation decisions and strategy.
  • Lead compensation benchmarking and market analysis, translating data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Support the design and execution of compensation programs, including compensation reviews, job architecture, and related frameworks.
  • Develop scalable approaches and processes that can evolve with changing business priorities and talent needs.
  • Balance strategic program design with hands-on execution, bringing structure and clarity to complex compensation challenges.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive compensation experience, with deep expertise in cash and equity compensation programs.
  • Experience designing and evolving compensation programs, including compensation benchmarking, job architecture, leveling frameworks, and pay equity.
  • Experience supporting compensation programs across multiple functions, geographies, or employee populations.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to translate complex data and market insights into practical recommendations, build financial forecasting models.
  • Proven ability to independently lead complex initiatives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills across senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
  • Experience with building and implementing people solutions using AI/ Dev tools (ex. Claude, Chatgpt, Cursor)

Skills

Required:Compensation benchmarkingJob architecture and levelingPay equityData analysis and financial forecasting

Benefits

  • base salary, equity, and benefits including comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off.
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Applied Intuition

Building vehicle intelligence | Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.

AIAutonomy stacksSelf-Driving SystemSimulationTesting & ValidationVehicle IntelligenceVehicle OSai-infrastructure-and-development
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