Keywords Studios is looking for an Automation Lead - AI to lead a team responsible for building automated scripts used to train AI. In this role, you will manage team performance, client engagement, work prioritization, KPI management, and process improvement.
What You'll Do
- Manage a team, including performance management
- Manage KPIs
- Drive process improvement
- Work collaboratively 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
- 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
- Contribute to continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines, focusing on reliability, speed, and developer empowerment
What We're Looking For
- Expert in Python, R, C++
- Strong understanding of LLMs, Machine Learning
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Jenkins
- Experience with Cloud technologies, AWS Services
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- U.S. citizenship required due to project constraints
Technical Stack
- Languages: Python, R, C++
- AI/ML: LLMs, Machine Learning
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins
- Cloud: AWS Services
Team & Environment
This is a lead role managing a team. Keywords Studios fosters a casual, fun, productive, and supportive working environment. We empower people to perform to the best of their ability with a 'can do' attitude, appreciate and embrace flexibility, and learn at every opportunity to grow through experience, training, and tackling new challenges.
Benefits & Compensation
- Paid Time Off (including sick days and holidays)
- 401k (3% matching)
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Compensation: $35-39 per hour DOE & location
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates in the United States, with a preference for San Francisco, Seattle, and Los Angeles.
