Lead, ML Data Operations

What You'll Do

• Source, evaluate, and manage relationships with external data labeling vendors, from initial scoping through contracts, quality oversight, and ongoing performance
• Partner with ML researchers to understand data requirements and develop concrete plans to meet them
• Identify opportunities to improve how Suno collects data with product and engineering
• Build and lead the team, systems, and processes that make data sourcing a reliable, repeatable capability
• Contribute to a data-driven model development culture as part of a close-knit team of researchers, engineers, and product builders

What You'll Need

Must-Haves

• 6–8+ years of experience in ML data operations, training data, or data labeling programs with direct experience managing external labeling vendors, building internal labeling systems, or both
• Demonstrated leadership at a director or equivalent level, with a track record of building teams or functions that didn't previously exist
• Comfort and excitement with operating with a high degree of autonomy where the path isn't fully defined
• Strong cross-functional instincts across Research, Product, and Engineering

Nice-to-Haves

• Background at a foundational model company or data labeling organization
• Experience influencing how product features are designed with training data collection in mind
• Familiarity with music, audio, or creative AI

Perks & Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Company Equity Package
• 401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options)
• 11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Creative Education Stipend
• Generous Commuter Allowance
• In-Office Lunch (5 days per week)