Product Manager of AI Applications, Global Public Sector

Scale AI · San Francisco

Product & Programposted 12mo ago

Scale is growing rapidly, and joining the Global Public Sector team is an opportunity to work on one of the most exciting and quickly expanding teams at Scale. This team is responsible for generating, executing, and fostering Scale’s work with governments and government-backed entities outside of the United States.

We develop bespoke solutions that leverage our customers’ proprietary data and expertise to transform their organizations with AI. We work with them to understand their pain points and workflows and then forward deploy our team to build cutting-edge solutions. The applications we build are powered by the Scale GenAI Platform, a full stack product to build, test and deploy frontier AI systems.

Developing custom AI applications
Building custom LLMs
Providing high-quality training data for research and government institutions building LLMs
Developing partnerships to foster regional talent growth and AI adoption

We are looking for an entrepreneurial and experienced product leader to play a pivotal role in the ideation and development of transformative AI solutions. The ideal candidate has deep experience with AI/ML application development, can think strategically about how to solve a problem, is an excellent listener, is comfortable getting into the weeds operationally, and has a strong understanding of software engineering principles and practices. You will be responsible for owning large AI projects for one or many customers.

You will lead a cross-functional team of engineers, MLEs, and operators to build a highly impactful solution for our customers that will drive millions in revenue for our business as well.

Responsibilities:

Lead design workshops with the client to define custom AI solutions
Scope out new AI application use cases across various government entities
Lead cross-functional development of AI applications and custom LLMs with diverse stakeholders (Engineering + Ops + Go-to-Market)
Consistently engage with future end-users to solicit feedback and ensure we are prioritizing effectively
Stay up to date with latest research in applied AI and training custom LLMs
Scope out model evaluation sets and performance requirements, consistently review results, and iterate on the solution
Give regular progress updates to the client and International Public Sector leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

Deep curiosity and excitement about building AI applications that drive quantifiable impact.
Mission-driven mindset with a strong desire to learn and grow quickly.

Nice to haves:

Coding experience (Python)
Proficiency in Arabic, both written and spoken
4+ years of experience building products with specific experience within the last 1-2 years building AI-powered products
Strong technical background (STEM degree) and/or experience building technical software products
Strong understanding of generative AI technologies and their applications in both enterprise and consumer settings
Experience with vibe coding tools (i.e., Replit, Lovable, Bolt, etc.) and design tools (i.e., Figma, Canva, Miro, etc.)
Exceptional leadership, presentation and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams

For those applying based in Qatar: Residency and employment in Qatar requires certain permissions (visa and permits) issued by the Qatari authorities. As part of the application process, candidates will be asked to provide personal information, including residency status and nationality, which is required for visa processing. This information is collected solely for immigration compliance purposes and will be not used as a criterion in any hiring decision unless such use is lawfully permitted. Visa issuance is at the discretion of the Qatari authorities. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to provide the documentation requested by Scale and the authorities to obtain the necessary permissions for you to live and work in Qatar, and Scale will work with successful candidates to support the visa application process.

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About Us:

At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. Our products provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work closely with industry leaders like Meta, Ernst & Young, Mayo Clinic, Time Inc., the Government of Qatar, and U.S. government agencies including the Army and Air Force. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.

We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status.

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