# Strategic Projects Lead, Generative AI

**Company:** [Scale AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/scale-ai)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Seattle, WA
**Role:** ML Engineering
**Salary:** $181k – $226k/yr
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** SQL, Python, Data Analytics, Product Management, Project Management, Data Labeling, Cross-Functional Collaboration
**Posted:** 2026-02-24

> Leads cross-functional strategic projects in Generative AI to drive multimillion-dollar revenue, owning data labeling operations and product enhancements. Requires 2+ years experience, strong technical skills in SQL/Python, and entrepreneurial mindset.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional projects with diverse stakeholders (Engineering + Ops + Go-to-Market)
- Partner with product and engineering teams to enhance products for strategic customers and initiatives
- Own execution of data labeling operations for strategic projects
- Give regular progress updates to Scale’s executive team
- Work on the most impactful problems at the company

## Requirements
- Strong technical background (ideally a degree in computer science; at minimum, ability to do data analytics using **SQL** or **Python**)
- **2+ years** of experience leading a team, developing product or operational processes, or as a SWE
- Strong problem solving capabilities (experience working on operational challenges or as a consultant is a plus)
- Entrepreneurial experience and mindset - excited about building things from scratch

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