Strategic Project Lead (Domain Expert) US

Overview

JobTitle: StrategicProjectLead(DomainExpert)

JobType: Full-Time

Location: Remote

About Us

micro1 istheend-to-endhumandatainfrastructurebehindAGI.OurAIrecruitermodelisusedbyfrontierAIlabsandFortune10stosource,vet,anddeployPhDsandprofessorsfromtheworld’stopuniversitiesatscale.TheseexpertsareplaceddirectlyintothetrainingloopsofthemostadvancedAIsystems,poweringthebreakthroughsthatmovemodelsforward.Ourdataplatformconvertstheirexpertiseintohigh-signaltrainingdatasets,andourtalentmanagementtoolingmeasures,routes,andimprovesperformanceatscale.

Your Role

As a Strategic Projects Lead (SPL), you will be the main POC for our top AILab customers and manage a team of PhDs and Professors to train frontier AI models—with a strong focus on domain-specific experts in areas such as Healthcare, Legal, and Finance. You will ensure the highest standards in data integrity, scalability, and quality, overseeing the design and execution of workflows that structure, optimize, and manage large-scaledatapipelines. This role requires an analytical mindset, strong technical expertise, and the ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that directly support AI model development and performance.

What You’ll Do

• Own projects end to end, ensuring top AILab clients are extremely happy.
• Own and manage complex, domain-specific datapipelines, improving efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Manage teams of Human Data Managers and Leads reviewing the work of subject-matter experts across Healthcare, Legal, Finance, and other regulated domains.
• Communicate directly with top AILabs on massive, high-impact projects.
• Work with Human Data Engineers to define, track, and optimize KPIs across expert-driven workflows.
• Provide executive-level insights and updates on key projects, data performance, and operational impact.
• Report directly to our CEO and Head of Human Data.

What We’re Looking For

• Exceptional soft skills and stakeholder management ability, especially when working with senior domain experts.
• Willingness to grind long hours, including weekends, in a fast-moving startup environment.
• Strong startup and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Background in data operations, engineering, computer science, or deep exposure to regulated domains such as Healthcare, Legal, or Finance.
• 2+ years in a leadership role driving operational processes, managing large-scale or domain-heavy data projects, or optimizing complex workflows.
• Passion for building from the ground up, identifying inefficiencies, and executing solutions rapidly in high-stakes environments.

Compensation & Benefits Notice

The annual base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000–$230,000 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, depending 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 cover a range of needs, compliance requirements, and time-zone alignment. Responsibilities and expectations are identical; employment terms vary by region.