Data Operations & Annotations Manager

As a Data Operations & Annotations Manager, you will be responsible for building and managing a small foundation data operations and annotation team, establishing processes dealing with a diverse set of data sources (e.g. images, text, floorplans, etc.), overseeing the data pipeline, annotation pipeline, and ensuring high-quality labeled data for AI/ML models. You will work closely with data scientists, engineers, and product managers as part of the R&D team to refine annotation guidelines, monitor performance, and implement process improvements.

This is a hands-on role at the intersection of research, data science, and operations ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.

Key Responsibilities:
Own and optimize the end-to-end data flow across internal systems and platforms.
Build, manage, and mentor a team working across diverse data types: images, text, floorplans, and more.
Define, refine, and enforce annotation guidelines and quality standards.
Monitor data quality metrics, accuracy, consistency, and edge case handling.
Act as a player-coach: participate directly in annotation tasks while overseeing daily operations.
Identify and recommend tools and technologies to optimize workflows.
Collaborate with ML engineers and data scientists to optimize processes.
Identify and implement tools, technologies, and process improvements in close collaboration with ML engineers and data scientists to optimize end-to-end workflows.