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Strategic Projects Lead, Deeptune

$120,000–$150,000 year

On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelStartup

Job Summary

Own delivery end-to-end, including deadlines, throughput, and quality for data operations powering frontier AI training. Solve ambiguous problems by building scalable solutions for broken or inefficient processes. Build and lead contributor teams through recruitment, training, and management of a distributed workforce. Partner cross-functionally with engineers to scope technical requirements, flag blockers, and ship improvements to pipeline infrastructure. Drive continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and quality gaps to build solutions. Manage a distributed team, forecast timelines, and meet throughput targets while maintaining high standards for shipped work.

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ Years of experience: Background in consulting, finance, startups, or other operationally intense environments
  • Strong analytical and communication abilities
  • Proven track record of managing complex projects
  • Comfortable working directly with high-profile clients
  • Excited by gritty process optimization and large-scale execution
  • Self-directed operator who takes ownership without being asked
  • Motivated by the chance to shape how frontier AI gets built
  • Motivated by ownership, impact, and building frontier tech
  • Your work is a craft you want to master
  • Thrive in ambiguity and love hard problems
  • Appreciate diverse perspectives and uncommon ideas
  • Excited about building in-person, 5 days a week, from our office at One World Trade

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