Technical Program Manager — AI Data & Annotation Lead

Mistral; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mistral is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead and scale human data annotation operations for the Code team. You will work closely with researchers to define data strategies and drive campaigns from scoping to delivery.

The role requires strong Python skills, excellent program management, and the ability to coordinate across research, product, engineering and annotation teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience combining software engineering and technical program management.
• Strong Python background and ability to translate research needs into campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Partner with code research to develop data strategies and campaigns.
• Drive end-to-end data annotation campaigns including scoping, budgeting, and delivery.
• Lead data quality assurance with scalable checks and continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with annotation teams, contractors, and vendors.

Skills

Software engineering

Technical program management

Python

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Hands-on

Tools

FastAPI

Django

React

Job description

Mistral is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead and scale human data annotation operations for the Code team. You will work closely with researchers to define data strategies and drive campaigns from scoping to delivery.

The role requires strong Python skills, excellent program management, and the ability to coordinate across research, product, engineering and annotation teams in a fast-paced environment.