# Product Manager, Data Engine
**Company:** [Scale AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/scale-ai)
**Location:** Washington, DC
**Salary:** $215K-$267K
**Skills:** Ml Ops, Computer Vision, Software Engineering, APIs, Machine Learning, Test & Evaluation, System Architecture, Generative AI, Data Management, Model Evaluation
**Posted:** 2026-03-09
> Leads evolution of Public Sector Data Engine, architecting ML Ops tools for data management, model development, and evaluation in computer vision and generative AI for national security. Requires technical background in software engineering or vision systems, ML/CV experience, and active Secret/TS/SCI clearance.
## Job Description
## You will:
- **Architect the AI Engine:** Drive the roadmap for Public Sector ML Ops tools, ensuring they serve as the "ground truth" foundation for building, evaluating, and deploying AI systems.
- **Bridge Custom & Scale:** Support diverse customer profiles—from massive-scale satellite and video labeling engagements to complex, bespoke ML Ops partnerships.
- **Own Technical Scoping:** Partner with Engineering to make high-stakes design decisions on infrastructure, APIs, and model evaluation frameworks (T&E).
- **Operationalize Collaboration:** Use high EQ and structured thinking to align Engineering, Operations, and elite Government stakeholders.

## Ideally you'd have:
- **Technical by Core:** Background in Software Engineering, Field Engineering, or Vision Systems. Can read code, understand system architecture, and earn respect of engineers.
- **ML/CV Experience:** Experience in Computer Vision or ML Ops. Understand model lifecycle from data acquisition to Test & Evaluation.
- **Grit:** "Whatever-it-takes" drive in high-pressure environments.
- **Structured Thinker, but Action Oriented:** Decompose problems, create action plans, drive results.
- **Security Clearance:** Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance required.

## Nice to haves:
- **Demonstrated Technical Rigor:** Advanced degree (CS, Engineering, or related) from top-tier institution or equivalent.
- **Computer Vision (CV) Expertise:** Experience designing, building, or evaluating large-scale CV models, data processing, and deployment.
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