Senior Technical Program Manager, Applied AI

The role

You will lead complex benchmark transformations and data deliverables at the intersection of research and industrial-scale execution. You will architect workflows for training next generation LLMs and multimodal models using accurate, diverse, and complex data.

What you will do

• Propose and co-develop benchmark transcreations with research lab partners.
• Lead end-to-end execution of high-priority technical programs for frontier AI labs.
• Manage delivery of massive-scale datasets and bespoke engineering milestones.
• Architect and oversee pipelines for delivering high-volume data samples across text, image, video, and audio.
• Partner with production to implement automated and human-in-the-loop QC frameworks.
• Bridge the gap between engineering, research, and production teams.

Required qualifications

• B.S or M.S. in Computer Science, AI, or a related technical field with 10+ years of industry experience.
• Or a Ph.D. with 5+ years of experience in a high-growth AI/Engineering environment.
• Experience founding or scaling a venture, or operating in an early-stage startup environment.
• Strong business acumen and ability to manage high-stakes stakeholder relationships with frontier AI labs.
• Proven track record of managing data pipelines for LLMs or multimodal models.
• Deep understanding of training, inference, and the nuances of data diversity (multilingual and multi-domain).
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-throughput programs with mission-critical quality control.
• Experience with automated validation at scale.

Nice to have

• Fluency in multiple human languages.
• Proficiency in Python and experience working with modern AI frameworks (PyTorch, LangChain, etc.).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology in a rapidly growing industry.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to make a real impact on global communication and business.

Before you apply

• Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

About the company

LILT is a machine learning company founded in 2015 that uses AI, machine translation, and human-in-the-loop expertise to translate content. The company aims to make the world's information accessible to everyone regardless of language.