Staff IT Systems Administrator, Runway

$120-200k

Plus equity

Senior and Expert level
New York
San Francisco Bay Area

2-3 days a week in office

Runway

AI-powered creativity tools

Open for applications

Runway

AI-powered creativity tools

101-200 employees

B2CRetailB2BEnterpriseContentMachine LearningSaaSVideo

Open for applications

$120-200k

Plus equity

Senior and Expert level
New York
San Francisco Bay Area

2-3 days a week in office

101-200 employees

B2CRetailB2BEnterpriseContentMachine LearningSaaSVideo

Company mission

To ensure that anyone anywhere can tell their stories.

Role

Who you are

  • The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT administration, cybersecurity practices, networking, and experience with a range of software and hardware management tools
  • At least 5 years of experience in IT administration or a similar role, with a strong focus on user account management, IT security, and systems integration
  • Experience with SSO technologies, preferably with knowledge of System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM) for automated provisioning
  • Strong understanding of networking and virtual private clouds
  • Experience with SIEM technologies and log source management
  • Familiarity with Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions and future IT infrastructure enhancements
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity practices
  • Adaptable and willing to learn new technologies or processes as required
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
  • Ability to travel to the New York City or San Francisco office as needed

What the job involves

  • This individual will be responsible for managing user accounts, ensuring the security and efficiency of our IT systems, and supporting our team with technical onboarding and troubleshooting
  • Manage provisioning of user accounts across various platforms, ensuring accurate access controls and compliance with security policies
  • Administer endpoint management, including policy curation, Operating System upgrades, and software updates
  • Oversee workspaces, including spam filter management, integration approvals, and general administration
  • Implement and maintain tech integrations such as Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Provide technical support for new user onboarding, including troubleshooting VPN, inventory and codes, and supporting general tech-related queries
  • Plan and execute future IT projects, including Security information and event management (SIEM), SSO expansions, endpoint management enhancements, and VPN/networking improvements
  • Support tools and systems set up for our New York City & San Francisco offices
  • Experience with SOC2/ISO27001 audits and follow up execution

Our take

Runway is revolutionizing content creation and video editing with machine learning, harnessing the expansive capabilities of web-based tools. At the forefront of this transformation, the startup offers a suite of AI-powered editing tools tailored for designers, artists, and creators, setting itself apart in an industry dominated by enterprise-focused software solutions.

The company has rapidly gained recognition among some of the world's largest brands, including R/GA, New Balance, Google, and IBM, by appealing directly to creative professionals. This approach has not only solidified Runway's position in the market but also facilitated its integration into the design curricula of esteemed institutions such as NYU, RISD< and MIT.

In a testament to its growing influence and success, Runway achieved unicorn status in 2023 following a landmark $100M funding round, which valued the company at $1.5BThis milestone not only reflects investor confidence but also positions Runway to expand its innovative tools and further democratize access to advanced video editing capabilities globally.

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Insights

Top investors

Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

112% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)

Jun 2023

$141m

SERIES C

Dec 2022

$50m

SERIES C

Total funding: $238.5m

Company benefits

  • 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage: We cover 100% of medical, dental and vision for our US employees AND their dependents. Based on the plans selected, we have complimentary mental health benefits and a free One Medical membership
  • Unlimited days of PTO: We have unlimited PTO with a minimum of 15 days a year. We also have a paid sabbatical program after employees have been with Runway for 3 years and again after 5 years. And of course, we can't forget about Summer Fridays
  • 401k Matching, 3% matching: Plan for the future! We provide a 3% 401K match for our US based employees
  • Remote $250 stipend: All of our employees outside of commuting distance to the office, can expense up to $250 per month on co-working spaces, lunch or groceries, and internet connection
  • Donations supporting our community: Beyond our employees, we have a commitment to our communities. Every quarter, Runway employees choose an organization for the company to support through a donation
  • Custom setup, tech setup stipend: In addition to the choice of laptop, all employees get a stipend to customize their tech set up as they want
  • Parental leave for all parents: We offer 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave plus a gradual return to work plan. This coverage is for all parents, regardless of how a child is brought into the family
  • L&D $600 stipend: We’re investing in our employees’ long term growth by giving every employee $600 per year to spend on their personal or professional development. That means conferences, courses, and books, oh my!
  • Wellness $600 stipend: We set ambitious goals and work hard to achieve them, so we believe it’s important to invest in employees’ mental and physical health. The $600 annual wellness stipend can be used for anything from therapy sessions to gym memberships

Company values

  • Invent the future: We believe that the best way to predict the future is to invent it. Optimize for the long-term
  • Relentless optimism: Building impossible things is hard. We are optimistic about a future where moving creativity forward is not only possible, but inevitable
  • Try fast, learn fast: Our success will depend on how fast we learn. Trial and error. Rinse and repeat. Stay humble and learn something every day
  • Solve with care: Our product is a mirror of our values

Company HQ

Civic Center, New York, NY

Leadership

Trained as a Backend Engineer, they have held roles at Zocdoc, Chartbeat, and Quantcast as well as working as a Machine Learning Researcher in Computer Vision for IBM.

Previously co-founded Deenty, an online booking platform for dentist appointments.

Worked as a Researcher at New York University from 2018 to 2019. Also spent time as a Professor at the UAI School of Design.

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