Strategic Project Lead, Coding/SWE- Remote- Full Time
Required skills
- coding data pipelines
- frontier AI models
- AI Lab clients
- software engineering experts
- reviewers
- internal teams
- task generation
- validation
- QC
- reporting
Nice to have
- startup mindset
- bias toward ownership
- automation
Role summary
The Strategic Project Lead, Coding/SWE will own the end-to-end delivery of coding data pipelines for training frontier AI models. This remote, full-time role requires strong software engineering fundamentals and at least 2 years of experience leading technical projects or complex data workflows. Responsibilities include driving automation, coordinating cross-functional teams, defining quality standards, tracking pipeline health, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, the ability to translate client requirements into technical specifications, and excellent stakeholder management capabilities, embodying a startup mindset with a focus on ownership and execution.
Job Title: Strategic Project Lead, Coding/SWE
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Remote
Required Skills:
Leadership & Team Management
Data Operations
Human Data
The Role:
As a Strategic Projects Lead (SPL), you will own the end-to-end delivery of coding data pipelines used to train frontier AI models. You’ll work closely with AI Lab clients, software engineering experts, reviewers, and internal teams to ensure high-quality, scalable execution.
What You’ll Do:
Own end-to-end delivery of coding data pipelines, ensuring quality, timelines, and client alignment.
Drive automation of pipeline workflows, including task generation, validation, QC, and reporting.
Coordinate across experts, reviewers, MTS, and clients to maintain execution consistency and quality.
Define task specifications, golden samples, and review rubrics to establish clear quality standards.
Track and optimize pipeline health across quality, AHT, throughput, and delivery metrics.
Lead continuous improvement based on client feedback, audits, and performance data.
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Strong understanding of software engineering and coding fundamentals.
2+ years leading technical projects, operations, or complex data workflows.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using metrics to drive improvements.
Ability to translate client requirements into clear technical specifications and scalable workflows.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and client-facing teams.
Startup mindset with a bias toward ownership, automation, and execution.
Compensation & Benefits Notice:
All employees are eligible for equity compensation, and employees may also receive performance-based bonuses, dependent on role and subject to company policies.
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