We are building AI to simulate the world through merging art and science.
We believe that world models are at the frontier of progress in artificial intelligence. Language models alone won’t solve the world’s hardest problems – robotics, disease, scientific discovery. Real progress requires models that experience the world and learn from their mistakes, the same way that humans do. And this kind of trial and error can be massively accelerated when done in simulation, rather than in the real world.
World models offer the most clear path to general-purpose simulation, changing how stories are told, how scientific progress is made and how the next frontiers of humanity are reached.
Our team consists of creative, open minded, caring and ambitious people who are determined to change the world. We aspire to continuously build impossible things and our ability to do so relies on building an incredible team. If you are driven to do the same, we'd love to hear from you.
About the role*Open to candidates based near our NYC office or those willing to relocate.
We're looking for a Workplace Lead to own Runway's offices: where they are, how they get built and how they feel to work in.
Today that means New York, San Francisco, Seattle, London, Paris, & Tel Aviv. Over the next few years it means more room in those cities and new locations elsewhere. You'll handle the real estate and the buildouts, what it costs to run each site, and the events and visits that happen in these rooms. You'll work with cross functional partners including People and Finance on how much space we need and when, and with IT and Security on what it takes to make a site usable.
Expect to be close to the work itself, not only the strategy behind it. Things are always moving quickly at Runway, so this role calls for exceptional organization and the judgment to know what needs a plan and what just needs doing.
What you’ll doHandle the daily operation of each office: cleaning, repairs, food, supplies, access control, and health and safety
Own the workplace budget and the reporting behind it, from rent and capex through daily operating spend
Run Runway's onsite programming, including all-hands, offsites, team events, screenings and visits from partners and press
Decide how much space Runway needs in each city and by when, working from hiring forecasts with People and Finance
Take new offices from shortlist to signed lease, working with brokers, Legal and Finance on terms
Manage design, construction and furniture projects to move-in dates that hold
Work with IT and Security on network, AV and physical access ahead of each opening
Set up local vendors, services and compliance in markets where Runway hasn't operated before
Travel occasionally to Runway's other offices, usually around an opening or a large onsite event
Decide what good looks like for a Runway office, then keep checking each one against it, from the perspective of both the people working there and the people visiting
7+ years in corporate real estate, facilities or workplace operations
Deep project management experience across construction schedules, permitting and short-notice logistics
Hands-on lease and vendor contract experience, and a budget you personally signed off on
Cross-functional experience with teams such as Finance, People, IT and Security
At least one office you took from first site visit through opening day
International real estate, employment or compliance experience is a plus
Comfort writing the process docs, service standards and vendor scorecards a workplace function depends on
Accountability for offices you don't sit in every day
Runway strives to recruit and retain exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds while ensuring pay equity for our team. Our salary ranges are based on competitive market rates for our size, stage and industry, and salary is just one part of the overall compensation package we provide.
There are many factors that go into salary determinations, including relevant experience, skill level and qualifications assessed during the interview process, and maintaining internal equity with peers on the team. The range shared below is a general expectation for the function as posted, but we are also open to considering candidates who may be more or less experienced than outlined in the job description. In this case, we will communicate any updates in the expected salary range.
Lastly, the provided range is the expected salary for candidates in the U.S. Outside of those regions, there may be a change in the range, which again, will be communicated to candidates.
Working at RunwayGreat things come from great teams. We’d love to hear from you.
We’re committed to creating a space where our employees can bring their full selves to work and have equal opportunity to succeed. So regardless of race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, origin, ability, age, veteran status, if joining this mission speaks to you, we encourage you to apply.
More about Runway
Universal World Simulator
GWM-1
Gen-4.5
General World Models
Robotics SDK
Conversational Real-time Agents
Runway Studios
We're excited to be recognized as a best place to work:
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Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience in corporate real estate, facilities, or workplace operations
- Deep project management experience across construction schedules, permitting, and short-notice logistics
- Hands-on lease and vendor contract experience
- Experience personally signing off on a workplace budget
- Cross-functional experience with Finance, People, IT, and Security teams
- Experience taking at least one office from initial site visit through opening day
- International real estate, employment, or compliance experience
- Ability to write process documents, service standards, and vendor scorecards
- Accountability for offices across locations where the candidate is not present daily
Runway Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Runway and has not been reviewed or approved by Runway.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as fully employer‑paid for U.S. employees and dependents, with complimentary mental health benefits and a One Medical membership. These provisions indicate broad, high‑value coverage that reduces out‑of‑pocket burden.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include fully paid parental leave for all parents, paired with a structured gradual return‑to‑work plan. This signals meaningful support during family transitions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off offerings include unlimited PTO with a recommended minimum and paid sabbaticals at 3, 5, and 7 years. This mix emphasizes both ongoing rest and longer‑term rejuvenation.
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What We Do
We are building AI to simulate the world through merging art and science. We believe that world models are at the frontier of progress in artificial intelligence. Language models alone won't solve the world’s hardest problems – robotics, disease, scientific discovery. Real progress requires models that experience the world and learn from their mistakes, the same way that humans do. And this kind of trial and error can be massively accelerated when done in simulation, rather than in the real world. World models offer the most clear path to general-purpose simulation.
Why Work With Us
Our team consists of creative, open minded, caring and ambitious people who are determined to change the world. We aspire to continuously build impossible things and our ability to do so relies on building an incredible team. If you are driven to do the same, we'd love to hear from you.
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