Remote | Strategic Project Lead, Coding/SWE — $300,000–$500,000/year

24-Mag

  • New York, New York
  • 12 days ago
  • Remote

    Highlights

    We are sharing a full-time opportunity for an experienced Strategic Project Lead with strong expertise in software engineering, technical project leadership, data operations, human data pipelines, quality assurance, and scalable execution to lead coding-data programmes supporting advanced AI model training. The successful candidate will combine strong software-engineering fluency with operational leadership, data-driven decision-making, automation, and disciplined execution across complex technical programmes.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew York, New York (
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    Description

    We are sharing a full-time opportunity for an experienced Strategic Project Lead with strong expertise in software engineering, technical project leadership, data operations, human data pipelines, quality assurance, and scalable execution to lead coding-data programmes supporting advanced AI model training.

    The role will own end-to-end delivery of coding and software-engineering data pipelines, working across technical experts, reviewers, engineering stakeholders, and client-facing teams. The successful candidate will combine strong software-engineering fluency with operational leadership, data-driven decision-making, automation, and disciplined execution across complex technical programmes.

    Key Responsibilities

    Coding Data Pipeline Ownership

    • Own end-to-end delivery of coding and software-engineering data pipelines
    • Manage programmes from initial requirements through production execution and delivery
    • Ensure alignment across quality, timelines, technical specifications, and stakeholder expectations
    • Identify operational risks and resolve delivery bottlenecks
    • Maintain clear ownership across complex and rapidly evolving workflows

    Workflow Automation & Scalable Operations

    • Drive automation across task generation, validation, quality control, and reporting
    • Identify repetitive operational processes suitable for automation
    • Design scalable workflows that reduce manual overhead and improve consistency
    • Improve reliability and throughput across technical data operations
    • Support systems and processes that can scale alongside programme growth

    Technical Quality & Evaluation Standards

    • Define clear task specifications for coding and software-engineering work
    • Develop golden samples and reference outputs that establish quality expectations
    • Create and refine review rubrics for consistent technical evaluation
    • Ensure reviewers and contributors apply standards accurately
    • Maintain a high quality bar across human-generated technical data

    Pipeline Performance & Analytics

    • Track pipeline health across quality, average handling time, throughput, and delivery metrics
    • Analyse operational data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities
    • Develop clear reporting around pipeline efficiency and quality
    • Use quantitative evidence to prioritise operational improvements
    • Evaluate the impact of process changes through measurable performance outcomes

    Cross-Functional Leadership

    • Coordinate across software-engineering experts, reviewers, technical staff, and client-facing teams
    • Translate stakeholder requirements into clear technical specifications and workflows
    • Maintain alignment across contributors with different technical and operational responsibilities
    • Communicate programme status, risks, and priorities clearly
    • Resolve ambiguity and drive decisions in fast-moving environments

    Continuous Improvement

    • Incorporate client feedback, audit findings, and performance data into programme improvements
    • Identify recurring failure patterns and develop systemic solutions
    • Improve quality-control processes as project requirements evolve
    • Refine operational standards based on real-world pipeline performance
    • Build repeatable practices that strengthen future technical-data programmes

    Ideal Profile

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
    • Strong understanding of software-engineering and coding fundamentals
    • 2+ years of experience leading technical projects, data operations, or complex technical workflows
    • Demonstrated leadership and team-management capability
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Experience using operational and quality metrics to drive improvements
    • Ability to translate client requirements into clear technical specifications
    • Strong understanding of scalable workflow and process design
    • Excellent stakeholder-management and written communication skills
    • Comfortable collaborating across technical, operational, and client-facing teams
    • Strong ownership mindset and ability to operate effectively under ambiguity
    • Experience with automation, technical data pipelines, human data, or AI-training operations is highly relevant

    Engagement Details

    • Full-time engagement
    • Fully remote
    • Base compensation: $300,000–$500,000/year
    • Work will involve coding-data pipeline leadership, technical operations, workflow automation, quality assurance, rubric development, and programme analytics
    • Strong software-engineering fluency and operational leadership are central to this role
    • Responsibilities will include coordination across technical experts, reviewers, internal teams, and external stakeholders
    • Pipeline priorities, delivery requirements, and technical specifications may evolve based on programme and client needs

    About the Platform

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