Strategic Projects Lead - Coding -- AfterQuery

Key Responsibilities

• Own technical initiatives end-to-end (problem definition through delivery).
• Build systems and pipelines for dataset generation, quality control, and delivery.
• Develop internal tooling for large-scale AI data workflows.
• Manage teams of engineers, data scientists, and ML practitioners.
• Interface directly with engineering and research teams at leading AI labs.
• Context-switch between technical execution and strategic problem solving across engineering, research, and operations.

Requirements

• Strong technical background (CS degree or equivalent engineering experience).
• Proven ability to ship technical projects and build production-level systems.
• Experience managing technical teams in engineering, data, or ML domains.
• Proficiency in Python and writing production-quality code.
• Experience with APIs, data pipelines, or AI/ML tooling.
• Strong communication skills for technical stakeholders.
• High agency, ownership mindset, and ability to operate in ambiguity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Backgrounds in Software Engineering, ML Engineering, AI Research, or Computer Science.
• Experience at top tech companies, AI labs, or quantitative firms.
• Startup or founding experience.