Data Partnerships Specialist

We are seeking a Data Partnerships Specialist to support data operations and acquisition workflows for our frontier AI research initiatives. In this role, you will coordinate day‑to‑day data ingestion pipelines, track vendor deliverables, and facilitate communication between our AI research teams, legal counsel, and external data providers. This role requires strong project management skills, exceptional organizational detail, and a keen interest in the operational lifecycle of AI training data. Key Responsibilities Assist in translating research roadmaps into actionable data sourcing plans, helping to track and fill technical data gaps identified by algorithm leaders. Serve as the primary operational point of contact for external data vendors and open‑source communities—managing onboarding, tracking delivery timelines and ensuring adherence to service level agreements. Manage the internal routing of external datasets for technical review, tracking quality benchmarks and utility metrics to accelerate research team readiness. Facilitate seamless dataset onboarding by accurately documenting external data specifications and tracking their successful integration into internal pre‑training pipelines. Work closely with Legal, Privacy, and Security teams to document data provenance, track compliance metrics (including CCPA/CPRA), and maintain clear logs of licensing terms and usage rights. Maintain internal dashboards, pipeline tracking tools, and documentation to maximize research velocity and ensure data operations run smoothly. Qualifications Prior experience in high‑leverage or fast‑paced technical environments such as Technical Project Management, AI/Tech Operations, Data Licensing coordination, or business analysis. Proven ability to manage multiple moving parts, keep vendor pipelines organized, and handle data tracking without losing oversight of details. A foundational understanding of (or strong interest in) AI/ML systems, data generation pipelines, or human‑in‑the‑loop (RLHF) operations. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly pass requirements between technical teams, legal teams, and external partners. Location State(s): US‑California‑LosAngeles, US‑California‑PaloAlto Pay The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $80,168.40 to $149,200.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign‑on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. Benefits Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan. Up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on tenure), up to 13 holidays, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year. Benefits may be adjusted to reflect location, employment status, duration of employment, and position level. Benefits may also be prorated for those who start during the calendar year. Equal Employment Opportunity As an equal‑opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals. About Tencent Tencent is a world‑leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life for people worldwide. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tencent America LLC