Data Operations Manager, Human Data

About the role

Own and execute data strategy for research teams advancing frontier AI capabilities across RLHF, safety, tool use, and agentic workflows
Drive strategic vendor partnerships and build scalable frameworks for technical data collection at scale
Design and implement operational systems that translate research requirements into high-quality data pipelines
Build evaluation frameworks and quality standards that ensure data meets the bar for training state-of-the-art AI systems
Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize research velocity while maintaining rigorous quality standards
Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness across data operations
Partner with senior research leaders to align data operations with model development roadmaps and strategic priorities

Responsibilities

• Own and execute data strategy for research teams advancing frontier AI capabilities across RLHF, safety, tool use, and agentic workflows
• Drive strategic vendor partnerships and build scalable frameworks for technical data collection at scale
• Design and implement operational systems that translate research requirements into high-quality data pipelines
• Build evaluation frameworks and quality standards that ensure data meets the bar for training state-of-the-art AI systems
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize research velocity while maintaining rigorous quality standards
• Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness across data operations
• Partner with senior research leaders to align data operations with model development roadmaps and strategic priorities

Requirements

• 3+ years in operations, consulting, product management, or program management roles
• Exceptional project management skills with ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills and can engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with how LLMs work or strong interest in understanding AI training methodologies
• Highly organized and can navigate ambiguity effectively
• Experience with data analysis tools (SQL, Python, Tableau, spreadsheets, or similar)
• Thrives in fast-paced research environments with shifting priorities
• Passionate about AI safety and understands the critical importance of high-quality data
• Knowledge of RLHF, constitutional AI, or human-in-the-loop workflows
• Background working with research teams at AI companies or research-oriented organizations
• Experience managing vendor relationships or external contractors
• Consulting background with experience translating complex requirements into deliverables
• Track record of implementing process improvements or quality control systems at scale

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
• Required field of study: A field relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience
• Minimum years of experience: Years of experience required will correlate with the internal job level requirements for the position

Benefits

• Annual compensation range: $270,000—$365,000 USD
• Location-based hybrid policy: Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices.
• Visa sponsorship: We do sponsor visas! However, we aren't able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate. But if we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa, and we retain an immigration lawyer to help with this.

Pay

The annual compensation range for this role is listed below. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. Annual Salary $270,000—$365,000 USD

Schedule

Logistics Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience Required field of study: A field relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience Minimum years of experience: Years of experience required will correlate with the internal job level requirements for the position Location-based hybrid policy: Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices. Visa sponsorship: We do sponsor visas! However, we aren't able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate. But if we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa, and we retain an immigration lawyer to help with this. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed. Research shows that people who identify as being from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy, so we urge you not to exclude yourself prematurely and to submit an application if you're interested in this work. We think AI systems like the ones we're building have enormous social and ethical implications. We think this makes representation even more important, and we strive to include a range of diverse perspectives on our team. Your safety matters to us. To protect yourself from potential scams, remember that Anthropic recruiters only contact you from @anthropic.com email addresses. In some cases, we may partner with vetted recruiting agencies who will identify themselves as working on behalf of Anthropic. Be cautious of emails from other domains. Legitimate Anthropic recruiters will never ask for money, fees, or banking information before your first day. If you're ever unsure about a communication, don't click any links—visit anthropic.com/careers directly for confirmed position openings.