Technical Program Manager

Shape the Future of AI

At Labelbox, we're building the critical infrastructure that powers breakthrough AI models at leading research labs and enterprises. Since 2018, we've been pioneering data-centric approaches that are fundamental to AI development, and our work becomes even more essential as AI capabilities expand exponentially.

About Labelbox

We're the only company offering three integrated solutions for frontier AI development:

1. Enterprise Platform & Tools : Advanced annotation tools, workflow automation, and quality control systems that enable teams to produce high-quality training data at scale
2. Frontier Data Labeling Service : Specialized data labeling through Aligner, leveraging subject matter experts for next-generation AI models
3. Expert Marketplace : Connecting AI teams with highly skilled annotators and domain experts for flexible scaling

Why Join Us

• High-Impact Environment : We operate like an early-stage startup, focusing on impact over process. You'll take on expanded responsibilities quickly, with career growth directly tied to your contributions.
• Technical Excellence : Work at the cutting edge of AI development, collaborating with industry leaders and shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
• Innovation at Speed : We celebrate those who take ownership, move fast, and deliver impact. Our environment rewards high agency and rapid execution.
• Continuous Growth : Every role requires continuous learning and evolution. You'll be surrounded by curious minds solving complex problems at the frontier of AI.
• Clear Ownership : You'll know exactly what you're responsible for and have the autonomy to execute. We empower people to drive results through clear ownership and metrics.

Role Overview

Join Labelbox as a Technical Program Manager, where you will lead high-impact initiatives at the intersection of data and AI. This is an opportunity to take charge of complex, high-stakes projects, bringing together talented project managers and engineers to deliver exceptional results for our GenAI lab partners.

You will guide cross-functional teams in the execution of advanced data annotation projects that power next-generation AI solutions. With autonomy and authority, you’ll have the freedom to innovate and the responsibility to execute with precision, speed, and craftsmanship.

We’re looking for a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. If you’re someone who can confidently take ownership of challenges and deliver excellence, this is your chance to shine.

Your Impact

• Lead cross-functional AI initiatives – Manage and execute high-stakes AI data projects, ensuring technical and operational excellence.
• Partner with AI Labs – Collaborate to define project requirements, success metrics, and quality measurement frameworks.
• Translate strategy into execution – Break down abstract goals into clear action plans, leveraging existing tools and building new solutions as needed.
• Unblock yourself and the team – Proactively identify and resolve dependencies, leveraging your technical expertise to keep projects moving.
• Communicate with precision – Provide stakeholders and leadership with clear, actionable updates, ensuring alignment and proactive risk mitigation.

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree, or higher, in computer science, engineering, or related STEM fields.Working proficiency in SQL and Python 
• Familiarity with BI tools, like Looker, to track performance and visualize key insights.
• Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Asana, or Notion to track project progress and drive execution.
• Ability to bridge the gap between technical and operational teams, translating complex requirements into clear execution plans.
• You thrive in high-stakes, fast-paced environments – You’re energized by solving complex challenges and driving high-impact initiatives with urgency and precision.
• You take ownership and move fast – You don’t wait for direction; you proactively identify opportunities, tackle roadblocks, and drive execution.
• You’re an operational powerhouse – You have a knack for building and refining scalable systems, ensuring efficiency, quality, and seamless execution.
• You thrive in ambiguity – You can navigate shifting priorities with ease, making smart decisions even when the path forward isn’t fully defined.
• A strong understanding of how LLMs work and of prompt engineering.

Alignerr Services at Labelbox

As part of the Alignerr Services team, you'll lead implementation of customer projects and manage our elite network of AI experts who deliver high-quality human feedback crucial for AI advancement. Your team will oversee 250,000+ monthly hours of specialized work across RLHF, complex reasoning, and multimodal AI projects, resulting in quality improvements for Frontier AI Labs. You'll leverage our AI-powered talent acquisition system and exclusive access to 16M+ specialized professionals to rapidly build and deploy expert teams that help customers like Google and ElevenLabs achieve breakthrough AI capabilities through precisely aligned human data—directly contributing to the critical human element in advancing artificial intelligence.

Labelbox strives to ensure pay parity across the organization and discuss compensation transparently.  The expected annual base salary range for United States-based candidates is below. This range is not inclusive of any potential equity packages or additional benefits. Exact compensation varies based on a variety of factors, including skills and competencies, experience, and geographical location.

Annual base salary range

$140,000—$170,000 USD

Life at Labelbox

• Location : Join our dedicated tech hubs in San Francisco or Wrocław, Poland
• Work Style : Hybrid model with 2 days per week in office, combining collaboration and flexibility
• Environment : Fast-paced and high-intensity, perfect for ambitious individuals who thrive on ownership and quick decision-making
• Growth : Career advancement opportunities directly tied to your impact
• Vision : Be part of building the foundation for humanity's most transformative technology

Our Vision

We believe data will remain crucial in achieving artificial general intelligence. As AI models become more sophisticated, the need for high-quality, specialized training data will only grow. Join us in developing new products and services that enable the next generation of AI breakthroughs.

Labelbox is backed by leading investors including SoftBank, Andreessen Horowitz, B Capital, Gradient Ventures, Databricks Ventures, and Kleiner Perkins. Our customers include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading AI labs.

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