Coding

Strategic Project Lead, Coding/SWE

Status: Open

Micro1

Pay
$120,000–$160,000/yr
Location
Remote
Employment type
Full-Time
Openings
1
Start
less-than-7-days
Posted
2026-08-18

About this opportunity

Job Title: Strategic Project Lead, Coding/SWE Job Type: Full-Time Location: Remote The Role As a Strategic Projects Lead (SPL), you will own the end-to-end delivery of coding data pipelines used to train frontier AI models. You’ll work closely with AI Lab clients, software engineering experts, reviewers, and internal teams to ensure high-quality, scalable execution. What You’ll Do - Own end-to-end delivery of coding data pipelines, ensuring quality, timelines, and client alignment. - Drive automation of pipeline workflows, including task generation, validation, QC, and reporting. - Coordinate across experts, reviewers, MTS, and clients to maintain execution consistency and quality. - Define task specifications, golden samples, and review rubrics to establish clear quality standards. - Track and optimize pipeline health across quality, AHT, throughput, and delivery metrics. - Lead continuous improvement based on client feedback, audits, and performance data. What We’re Looking For - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. - Strong understanding of software engineering and coding fundamentals. - 2+ years leading technical projects, operations, or complex data workflows. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using metrics to drive improvements. - Ability to translate client requirements into clear technical specifications and scalable workflows. - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and client-facing teams. - Startup mindset with a bias toward ownership, automation, and execution. Compensation & Benefits Notice The national pay range for this full-time position is base salary of $120,000 –$160,000 USD. 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, a 401(K) plan with a company match, and additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce. micro1 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to support@micro1.ai. Our hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making. 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.

Required skills

  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Data Operations
  • Human Data

What you'll do

  • Own end-to-end delivery of coding data pipelines, ensuring quality, timelines, and client alignment.
  • Drive automation of pipeline workflows, including task generation, validation, QC, and reporting.
  • Coordinate across experts, reviewers, MTS, and clients to maintain execution consistency and quality.
  • Define task specifications, golden samples, and review rubrics to establish clear quality standards.
  • Track and optimize pipeline health across quality, AHT, throughput, and delivery metrics.
  • Lead continuous improvement based on client feedback, audits, and performance data.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering and coding fundamentals.
  • 2+ years leading technical projects, operations, or complex data workflows.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using metrics to drive improvements.
  • Ability to translate client requirements into clear technical specifications and scalable workflows.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and client-facing teams.
  • Startup mindset with a bias toward ownership, automation, and execution.

Compensation

The national pay range for this full-time position is base salary of $120,000 –$160,000 USD. 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, a 401(K) plan with a company match, and additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce.

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