Strategic Project Lead, AI Coding & Evaluations
Listing checked November 6, 2026 · pay as published by micro1
Key details
- Pay
- $80–90/hr
- Location
- Remote
- Job type
- full-time
- Posted
- November 6, 2026
Overview
As a Strategic Projects Lead at micro1, you will take full ownership of coding data pipelines that train frontier AI models. You will work directly with AI Lab clients, software engineering experts, and reviewers to ensure high-quality, scalable execution. The role demands a blend of technical fluency in software engineering and operational rigor in pipeline automation. You will define quality standards, track performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement based on client feedback and audits.
What You'll Do6
- Manage the entire delivery of coding data pipelines, from planning to client handoff, ensuring quality and timeline adherence.
- Automate pipeline workflows, including task generation, validation, quality control, and reporting.
- Coordinate efforts across subject matter experts, reviewers, and clients to maintain consistent execution and quality.
- Establish clear quality benchmarks by defining task specifications, golden samples, and review rubrics.
- Monitor pipeline health using metrics such as quality, average handle time (AHT), throughput, and delivery performance.
- Lead improvement initiatives informed by client feedback, audits, and performance data.
Requirements7
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Solid grasp of software engineering principles and coding fundamentals.
- 2+ years of experience leading technical projects, operations, or complex data workflows.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of using metrics to drive enhancements.
- Capability to translate client requirements into clear technical specifications and scalable workflows.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, bridging technical and client-facing teams.
- A startup mindset that prioritizes ownership, automation, and execution.
Who Should Apply
This role suits someone with a technical background and at least two years of experience leading complex projects or data operations. You should be comfortable working with software engineering concepts, automating workflows, and managing client relationships. If you thrive on ownership and execution in a remote-first setting, this could be a strong fit.
Salary Insight
The pay for this full-time position is $80 to $90 per hour. The national base salary range is $120,000 to $160,000 USD, with eligibility for equity compensation and performance-based bonuses. Benefits include up to 100% reimbursement for health insurance premiums, paid time off, and a 401(K) plan with company match.
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$80–90/hr
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