Abakaai

Data Operations Engineer

Mountain View, CA

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$160kDetected 7 days ago

PythonData StructuresSQLMachine LearningData EngineeringLLMsAccessibilityCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

This role will serve as the central point of knowledge for all datasets across the company, working closely with engineering, product, and business teams to ensure fast, accurate, and scalable access to data.
This role is highly cross-functional and requires strong problem-solving ability, technical fluency, and a high level of ownership.
You will play a critical role in improving how datasets are organized, accessed, and utilized across the company.

Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Abaka AI's dataset library, including data structure, quality, and applicable use cases across modalities (text, image, video, audio, 3D).
Inspect and validate datasets for quality, completeness, and consistency using SQL, Python, or other tools as needed.
Maintain and improve internal documentation, organization, and accessibility of datasets.
Identify inefficiencies in current workflows and propose improvements to systems, tooling, and processes that support dataset management and usage.
Support cross-functional initiatives by providing dataset insights, technical context, and operational guidance.
to be the world's most trusted data partner for AI companies.
With our headquarters in Silicon Valley-and teams in Paris, Singapore, and Tokyo-we support global partners with fast, reliable, and scalable data solutions.
Whether teams need raw data, curated datasets, or full-cycle data engineering, Abaka AI provides the foundation for building high-performance AI systems.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
1-4 years of experience in data operations, data engineering, or a related role involving direct interaction with datasets.
Professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English is required, as this role involves frequent collaboration with Asia-based vendors
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
Proficiency in SQL and/or Python for data inspection, validation, and basic analysis.
Experience working with real-world datasets, including handling data quality issues, inconsistencies, and edge cases.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
High level of ownership and accountability, with the ability to manage multiple requests and priorities simultaneously.

Experience with multimodal datasets (text, image, video, audio, or 3D).
Experience working with international teams, particularly in cross-border environments.
Exposure to AI/ML workflows, including training, fine-tuning, or evaluation datasets.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work at Abaka AI.
The base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $160,000 USD annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

This role is eligible for equity, as well as a comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO, flexible work schedule).

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