Director Of Data Strategy & Operations (AI)

TL;DR

Director of Data Strategy & Operations (AI): Overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of data acquisition and management for foundation models across 3D, video, image, and audio with an accent on identifying, sourcing, and preparing high-quality datasets while ensuring legal compliance and operational efficiency. Focus on managing large-scale data ingestion, curation, and storage optimization, developing internal tools for data accessibility, and negotiating high-value contracts.

Location: United States

Salary: $238,000 - $260,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a community and mission-driven, open artificial intelligence company that cares deeply about real-world implications and applications.

What you will do

• Identify and acquire diverse datasets from public and commercial partners, managing complex technical and legal requirements.
• Oversee the technical lifecycle of large-scale data, including ingestion, curation, AWS S3 storage optimization, and ensuring system reliability and code quality.
• Partner with the legal team to mitigate risks, ensure global regulatory compliance, and manage sensitive data protection rules.
• Lead high-level data vendor management by negotiating Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Drive cross-functional alignment between technical leads and researchers to ensure the data strategy supports the company’s product roadmap.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in senior data leadership roles within AI/ML environments, managing a team of engineers across different timezones.
• Deep expertise in data licensing, intellectual property rights, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong technical background in managing massive datasets, AWS S3 (or equivalent) storage, and data engineering workflows.
• Proven track record of negotiating high-value contracts and managing external vendor relationships.
• Ability to collaborate with research and legal teams to balance technical needs with legal constraints.

Culture & Benefits

• Total compensation includes stock options and benefits.