Strategic Project Lead — US

Core team
$350K - $500K/yr compensation

Required Skills

Leadership & Team Management
Data Operations
Human Data
About micro1
micro1 is a data engine that helps AI labs train foundational models and enterprises build AI agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments used to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations used to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings. Our data engine includes an AI recruiter agent that sources and vets domain experts, a data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data, and a pipeline performance system that ensures both quality and velocity.
Our goal is to have 1 billion people doing meaningful work by contributing their expertise to the development of frontier AI models. We’ve raised $40M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered more than 1 million AI-led interviews as our global network of experts expands to form the human intelligence layer for AGI.

Job Description

Job Title: Strategic Project Lead

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Remote

Your Role:

As a Strategic Projects Lead (SPL), you will be the main POC for our top AI Labs customers, and manage a team of PhDs/Professors to train frontier AI models, ensuring the highest standards in data integrity, scalability, and quality. You will oversee the design and execution of workflows that structure, optimize, and manage large-scale data pipelines. This role requires an analytical mindset, strong technical expertise, and the ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives that support AI model development and performance.

What You'll Do:

  • Own the project end to end, ensuring top AI Lab clients are extremely happy.
  • Own and manage data pipelines, improving efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
  • Mange a team of human data managers & leads reviewing the tasks of experts.
  • Communicate directly with top AI Labs on massive projects.
  • Work with human data engineers to define and manage KPIs.
  • Provide executive-level insights and updates on key projects, data performance, and operational impact.
  • You will report directly to our CEO and Head of Human Data.

What We're Looking For:

  • Extremely good soft skills.
  • To grind very long hours every day, including weekends.
  • Startup and entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Strong background in data operations, engineering, or computer science.
  • 2+ years in a leadership role, driving operational processes, managing large-scale data projects, or optimizing workflows.
  • Passion for building from the ground up, identifying inefficiencies, and executing solutions rapidly.

Compensation & Benefits Notice

The annual base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000–$140,000 USD. micro1 seeks to engage exceptional talent regardless of location and offers generous compensation packages to all employees. All employees are eligible for equity compensation, and employees may also receive performance-based bonuses, dependent on role and subject to company policies. micro1 provides a comprehensive benefits package, including up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums, paid time off, and additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job posting, including but not limited to role responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, and benefits, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer of employment. micro1 reserves the right to amend, modify, or withdraw any portion of this posting at its sole discretion and without prior notice. All employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Regional Hiring Notes

This role is being hired in parallel across multiple regions due to coverage needs, compliance requirements, and time-zone alignment. Responsibilities and expectations are identical; employment terms vary by region.

Apply now

Please note that after completing the interview process, you’ll be added to our talent pool and considered for this and other roles that match your skills.

Have any questions? See FAQs

Refer and Earn