Strategic Project Lead — US

About Us

micro1 is the end-to-end human data infrastructure behind AGI. Our AI recruiter model is used by frontier AI labs and Fortune 10s to source, vet, and deploy PhDs and professors from the world’s top universities at scale. These experts are placed directly into the training loops of the most advanced AI systems, powering the breakthroughs that move models forward. Our data platform converts their expertise into high-signal training datasets, and our talent management tooling measures, routes, and improves performance at scale.

Your Role

As a Strategic Projects Lead (SPL), you will be the main POC for our top AI Labs customers, and manage a team of PhDs/Professors to train frontier AI models, ensuring the highest standards in data integrity, scalability, and quality. You will oversee the design and execution of workflows that structure, optimize, and manage large-scale data pipelines. This role requires an analytical mindset, strong technical expertise, and the ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives that support AI model development and performance.

What You'll Do

Own the project end to end, ensuring top AI Lab clients are extremely happy. Own and manage data pipelines, improving efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Mange a team of human data managers & leads reviewing the tasks of experts. Communicate directly with top AI Labs on massive projects. Work with human data engineers to define and manage KPIs. Provide executive-level insights and updates on key projects, data performance, and operational impact. You will report directly to our CEO and Head of Human Data.

What We're Looking For

Extremely good soft skills. To grind very long hours every day, including weekends. Startup and entrepreneurial mindset. Strong background in data operations, engineering, or computer science. 2+ years in a leadership role, driving operational processes, managing large-scale data projects, or optimizing workflows. Passion for building from the ground up, identifying inefficiencies, and executing solutions rapidly.

Compensation & Benefits Notice

The annual base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000–$140,000 USD. micro1 seeks to engage exceptional talent regardless of location and offers generous compensation packages to all employees. 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, and additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce.

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.

Regional Hiring Notes

This role is being hired in parallel across multiple regions due to coverage needs, compliance requirements, and time-zone alignment. Responsibilities and expectations are identical; employment terms vary by region.