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

Job description

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

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Own end-to-end delivery of coding and software-engineering data pipelines

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Manage programmes from initial requirements through production execution and delivery

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Ensure alignment across quality, timelines, technical specifications, and stakeholder expectations

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Identify operational risks and resolve delivery bottlenecks

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Maintain clear ownership across complex and rapidly evolving workflows

Workflow Automation & Scalable Operations

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Drive automation across task generation, validation, quality control, and reporting

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Identify repetitive operational processes suitable for automation

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Design scalable workflows that reduce manual overhead and improve consistency

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Improve reliability and throughput across technical data operations

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Support systems and processes that can scale alongside programme growth

Technical Quality & Evaluation Standards

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Define clear task specifications for coding and software-engineering work

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Develop golden samples and reference outputs that establish quality expectations

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Create and refine review rubrics for consistent technical evaluation

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Ensure reviewers and contributors apply standards accurately

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Maintain a high quality bar across human-generated technical data

Pipeline Performance & Analytics

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Track pipeline health across quality, average handling time, throughput, and delivery metrics

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Analyse operational data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities

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Develop clear reporting around pipeline efficiency and quality

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Use quantitative evidence to prioritise operational improvements

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Evaluate the impact of process changes through measurable performance outcomes

Cross-Functional Leadership

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Coordinate across software-engineering experts, reviewers, technical staff, and client-facing teams

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Translate stakeholder requirements into clear technical specifications and workflows

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Maintain alignment across contributors with different technical and operational responsibilities

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Communicate programme status, risks, and priorities clearly

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Resolve ambiguity and drive decisions in fast-moving environments

Continuous Improvement

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Incorporate client feedback, audit findings, and performance data into programme improvements

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Identify recurring failure patterns and develop systemic solutions

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Improve quality-control processes as project requirements evolve

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Refine operational standards based on real-world pipeline performance

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Build repeatable practices that strengthen future technical-data programmes

Ideal Profile

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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

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Strong understanding of software-engineering and coding fundamentals

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2+ years of experience leading technical projects, data operations, or complex technical workflows

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Demonstrated leadership and team-management capability

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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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Experience using operational and quality metrics to drive improvements

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Ability to translate client requirements into clear technical specifications

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Strong understanding of scalable workflow and process design

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Excellent stakeholder-management and written communication skills

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Comfortable collaborating across technical, operational, and client-facing teams

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Strong ownership mindset and ability to operate effectively under ambiguity

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Experience with automation, technical data pipelines, human data, or AI-training operations is highly relevant

Engagement Details

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Full-time engagement

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Fully remote

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Base compensation: $300,000–$500,000/year

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Work will involve coding-data pipeline leadership, technical operations, workflow automation, quality assurance, rubric development, and programme analytics

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Strong software-engineering fluency and operational leadership are central to this role

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Responsibilities will include coordination across technical experts, reviewers, internal teams, and external stakeholders

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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. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.

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