Job Description


Job Overview

  • Job ID:

    J54710

  • Job Title:

    Data Ops Manager with AI/ML exp

  • Location:

    Mountain View, CA

  • Duration:

    12 Months + Extension

  • Domain Exposure:

    IT/Software

  • Client:

    To Be Discussed Later

  • Employment Type:

    W-2, 1099, C2C

  • Work Authorization:

    US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title:Data Ops Manager with AI/ML exp

Location:Mountain View, CA

Duration: 12 months 

Bill Rate: $79/hour (C2C)

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Data Ops Manager for QA AI OPS track - Responsibilities:

  • Own and execute data strategy for research teams advancing frontier AI capabilities across RLHF, safety, tool use, and agentic workflows
  • Drive strategic vendor partnerships and build scalable frameworks for technical data collection at scale
  • Design and implement operational systems that translate research requirements into high-quality data pipelines
  • Build evaluation frameworks and quality standards that ensure data meets the bar for training state-of-the-art AI systems
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize research velocity while maintaining rigorous quality standards
  • Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness across data operations
  • Partner with senior research leaders to align data operations with model development roadmaps and strategic priorities

You may be a good fit if you:

  • Have 10+ years in operations, consulting, product management, or program management roles
  • Have exceptional project management skills with ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously
  • Have strong communication skills and can engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Are familiar with how LLMs work or have strong interest in understanding AI training methodologies
  • Are highly organized and can navigate ambiguity effectively
  • Have experience with data analysis tools (SQL, Python, Tableau, spreadsheets, or similar)
  • Thrive in fast-paced research environments with shifting priorities
  • Are passionate about AI safety and understand the critical importance of high-quality data

Strong candidates may also have:

  • Experience with data collection, labeling, or annotation operations for AI/ML systems
  • Knowledge of RLHF, constitutional AI, or human-in-the-loop workflows
  • Background working with research teams at AI companies or research-oriented organizations
  • Experience managing vendor relationships or external contractors
  • Consulting background with experience translating complex requirements into deliverables
  • Track record of implementing process improvements or quality control systems at scale

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