Keywords Studios is hiring an Automation Lead - AI

Keywords Studios is looking for an Automation Lead - AI to lead a team accountable for building the automated scripts used to train AI. In this role, you will focus on performance management, client engagement, stakeholder management, work prioritization, KPI management, and process improvement.

What You'll Do

• Manage a team, including performance management.
• Manage KPIs and drive process improvement.
• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with engineers, researchers, and product managers.
• Ensure proper documentation and instructions are in place for remote teams.
• Manage the successful delivery of hand-offs from the US team to remote teams.
• Manage scope of work and deliverables for the team.
• Learn new software programs on the job.
• Think strategically about end-to-end processes and how to improve them.
• Execute and deliver on process improvements.
• Build and maintain automated scripts used for training AI services and React frontends that power critical workflows.
• Conduct data analysis to train and optimize machine learning.
• Design integration tests that validate AI behavior across services, edge compute, and software embedded in autonomous platforms.
• Partner with engineers throughout the entire development lifecycle, ensuring scripts are traceable and robust from day one.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines, with a focus on reliability, speed, and developer empowerment.

What We're Looking For

• Expert in Python, R, C++.
• Strong understanding of LLMs and Machine Learning.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Jenkins.
• Experience with Cloud technologies and AWS Services.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Technical Stack

• Languages: Python, R, C++
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins
• Cloud: AWS

Team & Environment

This is a lead role managing a team.

Benefits & Compensation

• Paid Time Off (including sick days and holidays)
• 401k with 3% matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Work Mode

This is a remote position open to candidates in the United States, specifically in the San Francisco, Seattle, and Los Angeles areas.

Keywords Studios fosters a casual, fun, productive, and supportive working environment with a "can do" attitude. We appreciate and embrace flexibility and learn at every opportunity to grow through experience, training, and tackling new challenges.