Strategic Project Lead, Coding

About micro1

micro1 is the end-to-end human data infrastructure behind AGI. Our AI recruiter model is used by frontier AI labs and Fortune 10s to source, vet, and deploy PhDs and professors from the world’s top universities at scale. These experts are placed directly into the training loops of the most advanced AI systems, powering the breakthroughs that move models forward. Our data platform converts their expertise into high-signal training datasets, and our talent management tooling measures, routes, and improves performance at scale.

Your Role as Strategic Project Lead, Coding

As a Strategic Project Lead, Coding, you will be the main point of contact for our top AI Lab customers and manage a team of PhDs and Professors to train frontier AI models—with a strong focus on domain-specific experts in areas such as Software Development, Healthcare, Legal, Finance and others. You will ensure the highest standards in data integrity, scalability, and quality, overseeing 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 directly support AI model development and performance.

What You’ll Do

• Own projects end to end, ensuring top AI Lab clients are extremely happy.
• Own and manage complex, domain-specific data pipelines, improving efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Manage teams of Human Data Managers and Leads reviewing the work of subject-matter experts across Coding, Healthcare, Legal, Finance, and other domains.
• Communicate directly with top AI Labs on massive, high-impact projects.
• Work with Human Data Engineers to define, track, and optimize KPIs across expert-driven workflows.
• Provide executive-level insights and updates on key projects, data performance, and operational impact.
• Report directly to our CEO and Head of Human Data.

What We’re Looking For

• Exceptional soft skills and stakeholder management ability, especially when working with senior domain experts.
• Willingness to grind long hours, including weekends, in a fast-moving startup environment.
• Strong startup and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Background in data operations, engineering, computer science, or deep exposure in domains such as Coding, Healthcare, Legal, or Finance.
• 2+ years in a leadership role driving operational processes, managing large-scale or domain-heavy data projects, or optimizing complex workflows.
• Passion for building from the ground up, identifying inefficiencies, and executing solutions rapidly in high-stakes environments.

Compensation & Benefits Notice

The annual base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000–$230,000 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.

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• Data Pipeline Management
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Operational Excellence
• AI Model Development
• Coding Domain Expertise
• Data Integrity
• Workflow Optimization
• Startup Mindset