3+ years of experience managing client relationships independently
Technical background in software engineering or computer science
Experience in entrepreneurial roles, top-tier banking, consulting, or early-stage startups
Demonstrated high agency and action-oriented mindset
Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
Strong work ethic and stamina for project-based work
Exceptional attention to detail in client interactions
Collaborative and low-ego approach
Responsibilities
Own client engagements from data requirements to final delivery
Serve as the main contact for lab researchers, translating needs into data specifications
Coordinate with platform engineering and expert sourcing teams
Manage a network of technical experts for data production and quality assurance
Identify high-value datasets by tracking industry trends and research
Benefits
Opportunity for growth into pod leadership as the company scales
Work in a high-agency, high-ownership role
Collaborate with top AI researchers and technical experts
Engage in a dynamic and rapidly evolving field
Be part of a small, ambitious team in a cutting-edge industry
Full Job Description
Location: San Francisco, CA
Work Model: Onsite, 5 days per week
Industry: Applied AI / AI research data
Compensation: $130K-$150K base, ~$300K OTE (profit share) The Opportunity
As a Strategic Project Lead on the coding track, you will own client engagements end to end, partnering directly with researchers at top AI labs to scope, build, and deliver high-quality code-generation datasets. You will be the connective tissue across platform engineering, expert sourcing, and a network of technical domain experts, while keeping a pulse on the frontier to proactively shape what gets built next.
This is a high-agency, high-ownership role on a small, ambitious team, with a clear path to growing into pod leadership as the company scales. Responsibilities
Own client engagements end to end, from understanding data requirements to final delivery.
Serve as the primary point of contact for lab researchers, translating their needs into clear data specifications.
Coordinate cross-functionally with platform engineering and the growth (expert sourcing) team.
Manage a network of technical experts producing the data, and run quality assurance and quality checks.
Proactively identify high-value datasets by tracking industry news and research.
Requirements
3+ years of experience, with the ability to own client relationships independently end to end.
A technical background (software engineering or computer science), given the code-generation focus of this track.
Alternatively, a strong entrepreneurial or founder track record, top-tier banking or consulting experience, or an early-stage startup operator background.
High agency and a strong bias to action under ambiguity.
Fast learner who can keep pace with a rapidly evolving field.
Strong work ethic and stamina for a demanding, project-based environment.
Exceptional attention to detail in client-facing work.
High integrity and a collaborative, low-ego approach.
Able to work onsite in San Francisco five days per week.
