Work Design Architect

Upside

Work Design Architect focusing on enhancing organizational decision-making at Upside. Building AI-accessible systems to streamline workflows for better efficiency in R&D.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $179,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and steward the R&D Operating Blueprint — keep it current as the organization evolves, run periodic health checks, and make redesign calls when something isn't working
Lead operating rhythm work: forum design, cadence changes, redesigns, and post-mortems — the ongoing drumbeat of keeping the operating model healthy
Serve as the internal expert on AI-native process design — the go-to voice for "how do we build this as a system, not a document"

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep experience in program management, organizational design, or operating model work — you think in systems, not projects
A genuine point of view on how AI changes organizational dynamics, not just individual workflows — "decisions are now the bottleneck" should land immediately
Demonstrated ability to design and implement operating models, not just document existing ones
Experience working across a technical organization without authority — your influence comes from craft and accessibility, not the org chart
Comfort making complex systems thinking legible to skeptical, busy audiences
A "first-hire" mindset — you build structure where none exists and don't wait for permission to start

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
Equity (ISOs)
401(k) program
Family planning programs + paid parental leave
Physical fitness and wellness memberships
Emotional and mental health support programs
Unlimited PTO + 10 paid federal holidays + our annual, week-long Winter Break
Flexible work environment
Lunch reimbursement for in-office employees
Employee Resource Groups
Learning and Development stipend
Transparent culture
Amazing mission!

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementorganizational designoperating model designAI-native process designsystems thinking

Soft Skills

influenceaccessibilitycommunicationcritical thinkingproblem-solving