What are the responsibilities and job description for the AI Operations Lead (Human-in-the-Loop) - WA-based position at Welo Data?
Lead the Teams Shaping the Future of AI – On-Site [WA]
Are you a strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of data quality and people operations? Welo Data is seeking a Data Quality Lead to oversee high-impact teams of analysts dedicated to AI model evaluation.
This isn’t just a management role—it’s an opportunity to define how quality is measured in a human-in-the-loop environment. You will act as the bridge between technical stakeholders and analyst teams, translating complex AI guidelines into clear, actionable operational excellence.
The Mission: Quality Leadership at Scale
This role offers more than just a paycheck—it includes a world-class workspace experience:
Are you a strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of data quality and people operations? Welo Data is seeking a Data Quality Lead to oversee high-impact teams of analysts dedicated to AI model evaluation.
This isn’t just a management role—it’s an opportunity to define how quality is measured in a human-in-the-loop environment. You will act as the bridge between technical stakeholders and analyst teams, translating complex AI guidelines into clear, actionable operational excellence.
The Mission: Quality Leadership at Scale
- Team Architecture: Lead and mentor a specialized team of Data Quality Analysts, fostering growth and managing high-performance output.
- Quality Ownership: Own the end-to-end quality loop, including audits, calibrations, and the identification of model performance trends.
- Strategic Translation: Turn ambiguous, evolving AI guidelines into structured direction for your teams.
- Stakeholder Partnership: Act as the primary representative for your team, aligning with global stakeholders on quality standards and program goals.
- Operational Innovation: Drive continuous improvement across tooling, evaluation methods, and hiring for specialized linguistic talent.
- Job Title: AI Operations Lead
- Employment Type: W2 Full-Time Employee
- Hours: 40 hrs/week
- Location: Washington
This role offers more than just a paycheck—it includes a world-class workspace experience:
- Gourmet Dining: Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a wide variety of cuisines.
- Wellness & Insurance: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401(k) and HSA.
- Time Off: 15 days of combined Paid Sick/Holiday time Memorial Day and Labor Day.
- Campus Culture: Access to micro-kitchens, premium coffee, and unique features like rooftop nature parks.
- Commuter Support: Free shuttles, transport benefits, and bike-to-work perks.
- Industry Veteran: 5–8 years of experience in Data Quality, QA, or AI/ML operations.
- Proven Leader: 2 years of experience managing teams in a high-scale data or AI environment.
- Strategic Mindset: Ability to "zoom out" to see patterns while maintaining deep attention to detail.
- Operational Agility: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and balancing speed with rigorous quality standards.
- Technical Interest: A genuine curiosity about how human feedback shapes the behavior of Large Language Models (LLMs).