Strategic Project Lead, AI Coding & Evaluations

Confidential; United States; Remoto; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Equity compensation

Performance-based bonuses

Health-insurance premium reimbursement

Remote-first workforce

Descrizione del lavoro

Zekai is seeking a Strategic Project Lead to own the end-to-end delivery of coding data pipelines used to train frontier AI models. The role is remote, collaborating with AI Lab clients and software engineers to ensure high-quality, scalable execution.

You will drive pipeline automation, coordinate across multiple teams, and define clear quality standards. A startup mindset with ownership and execution is valued in a remote-first environment.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE/CE or related field.
• 2+ years leading technical projects or data workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with metrics.
• Ability to translate client requirements into scalable workflows.
• Strong stakeholder management across technical and client teams.

Mansioni

• Own end-to-end delivery of coding data pipelines, ensuring quality and timelines.
• Drive automation of pipeline workflows, including task generation, validation, QC, and reporting.
• Coordinate across experts, reviewers, MTS, and clients for execution consistency.
• Define task specs, golden samples, and rubrics to establish quality standards.
• Track and optimize pipeline health across quality, AHT, throughput, and delivery metrics.
• Lead continuous improvement based on client feedback and performance data.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Startup mindset

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE/CE

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Strategic Project Lead, Coding/SWE

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Remote

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

The national pay range for this full-time position is base salary of $120,000 –$160,000 USD. All employees are eligible for equity compensation, and employees may also receive performance-based bonuses, dependent on role and subject to company policies. our partner provides a comprehensive benefits package, including up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums, paid time off, a 401(K) plan with a company match, and additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce.

our partner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to support@our partner.

Our hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job posting, including but not limited to role responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, and benefits, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer of employment. our partner reserves the right to amend, modify, or withdraw any portion of this posting at its sole discretion and without prior notice. All employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.