WireScreen is a fast-growing Series A startup bringing clarity to one of the world’s most complex business landscapes. We’re building the go-to intelligence platform for navigating global supply chains and China-related risk—revealing the networks, relationships, and financial ties behind companies so our customers can see connections, remove obstacles, and make confident decisions.
Backed by Sequoia Capital and Harpoon Ventures, our team includes a two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and senior engineers from Google, Twitter, and Oracle. We launched just three years ago and already have strong traction with top-tier government customers—and we’re just getting started. If you’re excited to make global systems more transparent and secure, now’s the perfect time to join us.
Check out this blog from our CEO on how WireScreen traced DeepSeek’s origins back to 2023—well before it went mainstream in 2025.
About the role:WireScreen’s Research team sits at the heart of our business. It’s where data comes to life. Research Associates work with our talented engineers to enrich WireScreen data with industry intelligence, Chinese market insights, and relevant Global Supply Chain risk information based on a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape.
This team owns our curated WireScreen Collections, a fundamental differentiator for WireScreen and highly valued by our customers. Collections can highlight risks embedded within ownership chains, investors, partners & suppliers (such as Military connections) or provide business insights such as a companies role such as Electric Vehicle Supply Chains, or Quantum Industry Companies and Institutes.
Success in this role positions you to develop unique insights into Global Supply Chains, and the connections between key businesses, governments & people powering global commerce today.
Collection Development: Collaborate with our product & go-to-market teams to conceptualize and launch new collections
Collection & Profile Maintenance: Regularly update and refine WireScreen Collections based on rigorous criteria and user feedback
Data Pipeline & Quality: Partner with engineers & product experts to assess & leverage data sources
Customer Support: Partner with go-to-market & customer relationship teams to educate, demystify, and derive value from WireScreen’s data & political expertise
Document Analysis: Analyze a range of corporate documents in both Chinese and English to verify and ensure data integrity.
Have 4+ Years of Work Experience; Including Think Tanks, Research Institutions, or Investigation Firms
Have high business acumen, and interest in global trade, business relationships & data
Are excited to join a collaborative, intellectually curious & low-ego Research team
Have the ability to read and interpret Chinese language content (websites, documents, etc)
Have other professional language skills as a nice to have (Russian, Spanish)
Have proven analytical abilities and meticulous attention to detail
Have technological proficiency and the ability to adapt to new tools and software swiftly
At WireScreen, you'll do high-impact work that helps shape the global economy and power competition. We’re a mission-driven team with a growth mindset—curious, collaborative, and unafraid to take on bold challenges. You’ll be empowered to act, heard when you speak, and supported as you grow. With strong market momentum and ambitious goals, this is an exciting time to join us and help build something that truly matters.
Benefits & PerksAt WireScreen, we care deeply about our team and are committed to supporting your well-being—both in and out of the workplace. Here’s how we take care of our employees:
Competitive compensation including salary, equity, and rapid growth potential
100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees
FSA, HSA, and 401(k) options to help you plan for healthcare expenses and retirement
Generous paid time off plus company-wide holidays to help you rest and recharge
Commuter benefits for NYC and D.C. -based employees
Hybrid office schedule for NYC-based and D.C. - based employees
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WireScreen is a fast-growing Series A startup bringing clarity to one of the world’s most complex business landscapes. We’re building the go-to intelligence platform for navigating global supply chains and China-related risk—revealing the networks, relationships, and financial ties behind companies so our customers can see connections, remove obstacles, and make confident decisions.
Why Work With Us
At WireScreen, you'll do high-impact work that helps shape the global economy and power competition. We’re a mission-driven team with a growth mindset—curious, collaborative, and unafraid to take on bold challenges. You’ll be empowered to act, heard when you speak, and supported as you grow.
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