Physics and AI specialist

About Turing

Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading

research accelerator

for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents; and second, by applying that expertise to help enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into

proprietary intelligence

with systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the P&L.

Role Overview

We are seeking a

Team Lead (TL) to manage a team of 45 specialists

across 15 Creative/Productivity/CAD software platforms.The TL will be responsible for

ensuring high-quality deliverables

, implementing standardized workflows, and driving operational efficiency across a diverse range of technical domains. These may

include CAD tools, 3D modeling and animation software, photo editing platforms, game development engines, and other design or productivity applications

. Representative examples include FreeCAD (CAD), Blender (3D & Animation), GIMP (Photo Editing), and Godot (Game Development); however, the scope is not limited to these tools.This is a technical leadership role that

requires strong team management experience along with a practical understanding of CAD and creative software workflows across multiple platforms

.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing technical or creative production teams • Must have led a team of 40+ trainers/specialists in a structured delivery environment • Strong Project Management experience, including task allocation, tracking, and reporting • Prior experience leading teams working on CAD, 3D, animation, video, or similar software domains • Working knowledge of parametric modeling, non-destructive workflows, and native project file structures • Experience implementing quality control processes and performance tracking systems • Strong documentation, process design, and operational management skills • Proven ability to manage large teams in deadline-driven environments

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 45 domain specialists • Assign tasks, track performance, and ensure timely submissions • Establish and enforce quality standards for native files, exports, and documentation • Review deliverables for structure, reproducibility, and adherence to project guidelins • Standardize workflows, file organization, and submission processes across tools • Conduct quality audits and manage rework cycles • Coordinate across CAD and creative domains to ensure alignment • Provide regular performance and quality reports to stakeholders

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and remote work environment. • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies. • Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs.

Offer Details

• Commitments Required : at least 4 hours per day and a total of 40 hours per week with 2-4 hours of overlap with PST. • Engagement type : Contractor assignment/freelancer (no medical/paid leave) • Duration of contract: 16 weeks • This role will require some overlap with UTC-8:00 (2-4 hrs/day) America/Los_Angeles

Application Process

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a live interview with the Delivery Team.