Remote | Strategic Project Lead, Coding/SWE — $300,000–$500,000/year

We are sharing a full-time opportunity for an experienced Strategic Project Lead with strong expertise in software engineering, technical project leadership, data operations, human data pipelines, quality assurance, and scalable execution to lead coding-data programmes supporting advanced AI model training. The role will own end-to-end delivery of coding and software-engineering data pipelines, working across technical experts, reviewers, engineering stakeholders, and client-facing teams. The successful candidate will combine strong software-engineering fluency with operational leadership, data-driven decision-making, automation, and disciplined execution across complex technical programmes. Key Responsibilities Coding Data Pipeline Ownership Own end-to-end delivery of coding and software-engineering data pipelines Manage programmes from initial requirements through production execution and delivery Ensure alignment across quality, timelines, technical specifications, and stakeholder expectations Identify operational risks and resolve delivery bottlenecks Maintain clear ownership across complex and rapidly evolving workflows Workflow Automation & Scalable Operations Drive automation across task generation, validation, quality control, and reporting Identify repetitive operational processes suitable for automation Design scalable workflows that reduce manual overhead and improve consistency Improve reliability and throughput across technical data operations Support systems and processes that can scale alongside programme growth Technical Quality & Evaluation Standards Define clear task specifications for coding and software-engineering work Develop golden samples and reference outputs that establish quality expectations Create and refine review rubrics for consistent technical evaluation Ensure reviewers and contributors apply standards accurately Maintain a high quality bar across human-generated technical data Pipeline Performance & Analytics Track pipeline health across quality, average handling time, throughput, and delivery metrics Analyse operational data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities Develop clear reporting around pipeline efficiency and quality Use quantitative evidence to prioritise operational improvements Evaluate the impact of process changes through measurable performance outcomes Cross-Functional Leadership Coordinate across software-engineering experts, reviewers, technical staff, and client-facing teams Translate stakeholder requirements into clear technical specifications and workflows Maintain alignment across contributors with different technical and operational responsibilities Communicate programme status, risks, and priorities clearly Resolve ambiguity and drive decisions in fast-moving environments Continuous Improvement Incorporate client feedback, audit findings, and performance data into programme improvements Identify recurring failure patterns and develop systemic solutions Improve quality-control processes as project requirements evolve Refine operational standards based on real-world pipeline performance Build repeatable practices that strengthen future technical-data programmes Ideal Profile Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline Strong understanding of software-engineering and coding fundamentals 2+ years of experience leading technical projects, data operations, or complex technical workflows Demonstrated leadership and team-management capability Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience using operational and quality metrics to drive improvements Ability to translate client requirements into clear technical specifications Strong understanding of scalable workflow and process design Excellent stakeholder-management and written communication skills Comfortable collaborating across technical, operational, and client-facing teams Strong ownership mindset and ability to operate effectively under ambiguity Experience with automation, technical data pipelines, human data, or AI-training operations is highly relevant Engagement Details Full-time engagement Fully remote Base compensation: $300,000–$500,000/year Work will involve coding-data pipeline leadership, technical operations, workflow automation, quality assurance, rubric development, and programme analytics Strong software-engineering fluency and operational leadership are central to this role Responsibilities will include coordination across technical experts, reviewers, internal teams, and external stakeholders Pipeline priorities, delivery requirements, and technical specifications may evolve based on programme and client needs About the Platform This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. 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