Role Overview
Scale AI is hiring a Strategic Projects Lead - Coding. This is a full-time role in San Francisco, CA; New York. posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
Scale’s Generative AI business unit is currently seeing historic levels of growth. As a Strategic Projects Lead (SPL), you will lead initiatives that will drive $XXM+ in new revenue for the business. This is a demanding role, and as an SPL, you should be prepared to wear many hats across all dimensions of Operations. The ideal SPL should have a strong entrepreneurial mindset, be comfortable getting into the weeds, and be excited about intense, impactful work that leads to accelerated career progression.
You will:
- Serve as the full owner of our most visible and high impact customer pipelines, making decisions that directly impact data quality, operational efficiency, revenue, and margins
- Understand customer requirements and design data taxonomy best suited to improving model performance based on customer needs
- Build out pipeline infrastructure to ensure quality and efficiency
- Train, coach, and manage dynamic and global teams
- Build analytics to make data-driven decisions
- Partner with diverse stakeholders (Engineering + Product + Ops + Go-to-Market) to work on problems that will drive advancements for the largest LLMs in the world
- Give regular progress updates to Scale’s executive team
- A strong technical background is required for this position. For example, a degree in Machine Learning Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering. The role requires the ability to do data analytics using SQL, Python, and a high proficiency in understanding Software Engineering processes
- 3+ years of experience leading a team/projects, managing operational processes, or 3+ years of experience as a SWE
- Strong problem-solving capabilities in technical environments - ability to come up with creative solutions to complex, ambiguous, operational, and technical problems
- Entrepreneurial experience and mindset - you are excited about building things from scratch and can identify issues and execute quickly
Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position and may be inclusive of several career levels at Scale; it will be determined during the interview process based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.
PLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.
About Us:
At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. Our products provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work closely with industry leaders like Meta, Ernst & Young, Mayo Clinic, Time Inc., the Government of Qatar, and U.S. government agencies including the Army and Air Force. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.
We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@scale.com. Please see the United States Department of Labor's Know Your Rights poster for additional information.
We comply with the United States Department of Labor's Pay Transparency provision.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Strategic Projects Lead - Coding position at Scale AI?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Scale AI. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Strategic Projects Lead - Coding position at Scale AI located?
This position is based in San Francisco, CA; New York. Scale AI has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Strategic Projects Lead - Coding at Scale AI earn?
Scale AI has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Strategic Projects Lead - Coding role at Scale AI posted?
This role was posted on July 9, 2026 (14 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Strategic Projects Lead - Coding role at Scale AI entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Scale AI has listed.
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