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Automation Lead, AI Operations

Leads automation and evaluation programs for AI Operations, architecting scalable workflows with LLMs, datasets, and quality systems. Requires 5+ years leading complex AI initiatives, cross-functional influence, and metrics-driven impact; familiarity with data pipelines preferred.

97k – 114kUnited StatesML EngineeringRemote5+ YOE

About the role

Role Responsibilities

  • Own programs: Lead complex, high-impact automation and evaluation initiatives across workflows or teams
  • Design scalable solutions: Architect end-to-end workflows integrating datasets, evaluations, automations, and HITL processes
  • Establish standards: Define best practices for datasets, evaluation methodologies, and quality measurement
  • Drive cross-functional alignment: Influence priorities and partner with Engineering, Product, and AI teams to deliver solutions
  • Improve systems at scale: Lead redesign of workflows, tooling, and processes to improve performance and durability
  • Measure and communicate impact: Define success metrics and communicate performance and recommendations to leadership
  • Elevate the team: Raise the bar through your work and actively mentor others by sharing approaches, guiding problem-solving, and enabling the team to build stronger automation and evaluation capabilities
  • Drive innovation: Stay current on emerging tools and approaches; pilot and translate them into actionable improvements for the team

Minimum Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience and the proven ability to lead complex automation or evaluation initiatives across systems or teams
  • Experience designing, building, and scaling evaluation frameworks, datasets, and quality systems at scale for LLMs or AI products
  • Strong understanding of AI/LLM workflows, automation platforms, and system design
  • Experience in influencing cross-functional stakeholders and aligning priorities
  • Demonstrated ability to define metrics and drive measurable business impact

Preferred Requirements

  • Familiarity with data pipelines, APIs, or production systems
  • Experience mentoring or leading technical contributors
  • Background in AI Operations, applied AI, or process optimization

Compensation

Base salary range: $97,000 - $114,000

Skills

LLMsAI WorkflowsAutomation PlatformsEvaluation FrameworksDatasetsSystem DesignData PipelinesAPIsHitl ProcessesQuality Measurement

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