AI Data Ops Manager - Frontier ML Research Pipelines

Robotic Technologies Automation; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Robotic Technologies Automation in Mountain View, CA seeks a Data Ops Manager with AI/ML experience to own data strategy for research teams and lead data pipelines at scale. This role collaborates with senior researchers to align data operations with model roadmaps and ensures data quality for state-of-the-art AI systems.

The position requires strong PM skills, stakeholder communication, and experience with SQL, Python, and Tableau in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in operations, consulting, product management, or program management roles.
• Exceptional project management skills with ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiar with AI/ML training methodologies or strong interest in AI training.
• Highly organized and able to navigate ambiguity effectively.
• Experience with data analysis tools (SQL, Python, Tableau, spreadsheets) and data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute data strategy for research teams advancing frontier AI capabilities—RLHF, safety, tool use, and agentic workflows.
• Drive strategic vendor partnerships and build scalable frameworks for data collection at scale.
• Design and implement operational systems translating research requirements into high-quality data pipelines.
• Build evaluation frameworks and quality standards ensuring data meets training performance bar.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize research velocity while maintaining quality standards.
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities to improve efficiency across data operations.
• Partner with senior research leaders to align data operations with model development roadmaps.

Skills

Data strategy

Project management

Stakeholder communication

AI/ML familiarity

Tools

SQL

Python

Tableau

Spreadsheets

Job description

Robotic Technologies Automation in Mountain View, CA seeks a Data Ops Manager with AI/ML experience to own data strategy for research teams and lead data pipelines at scale. This role collaborates with senior researchers to align data operations with model roadmaps and ensures data quality for state-of-the-art AI systems.

The position requires strong PM skills, stakeholder communication, and experience with SQL, Python, and Tableau in a fast-paced research environment.