Data Operations Lead

Lully

Data Operations Lead responsible for overseeing data acquisition for industry-leading audio AI at HappyRobot. Collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality datasets and manage operational workflows in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate Research Needs: Convert complex research requirements into clear, actionable data specifications and labeling workflows.
Manage End-to-End Operations: Oversee the full lifecycle of data acquisition, ensuring datasets are delivered on schedule and meet rigorous quality standards.
Lead Labeling Teams: Direct both in-house and third-party labeling teams by setting guidelines, prioritizing workflows, implementing robust quality control (QC) processes, and monitoring overall throughput.
Scale and Optimize: Continuously improve operational tooling and processes while supporting the hiring, training, and development of our growing labeling workforce.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Detail-Obsessed: Data is all about the details. You excel at collaborating with researchers to craft clear project guidelines and building airtight processes to ensure data meets those standards.
A Strong Communicator: You possess excellent people skills. You are comfortable interacting with researchers, managing external vendors, delivering constructive feedback, and keeping large labeling teams aligned to hit deadlines.
Passionate About Audio AI: You are driven by a desire to push the frontiers of new technology and make content universally accessible.
Highly Motivated & Autonomous: You have a relentless work ethic and operate well without hand-holding. You take initiative from day one, prioritize learning, and leave your ego at the door to help the team lead the evolution of audio AI.
An Analytical Problem Solver: You tackle complex challenges with a first-principles mindset, consistently striving for excellence and delivering high-quality work efficiently.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

data specificationslabeling workflowsdata acquisitionquality controloperational toolingprocess optimizationdata managementproject guidelinesdata quality standardsworkflow prioritization

Soft Skills

detail-orientedcommunicationcollaborationfeedback deliveryteam alignmentmotivationautonomyinitiativeanalytical problem solvingexcellence