Research Data Program Manager

Menlo Park, CA Machine Learning +5 more The Meta SuperIntelligence Lab is dedicated to developing AI-powered experiences for consumers, leveraging Meta's cutting-edge models. We are looking for a Research Data Program Manager to lead end-to-end human data annotation programs that support ML research and model development. This role partners closely with Researchers, Product, Engineering, Data operations, and external data vendors to translate research needs into high-quality datasets. Successful candidates will be technically fluent, highly organized, and experienced in building scalable processes to build high quality datasets. You will be the connective tissue across research pods driving consistent standards across annotation efforts.

Research Data Program Manager Responsibilities

Manage and execute end-to-end annotation lifecycle
Partner with researcher and product teams to define data needs, create detailed instructions and define quality metrics
Collaborate with our partner teams on vendor selection
Work with partner teams to implement and monitor data quality
Build processes, structured programs and make recommendations on tooling
Build dashboards, analyze data and share insights

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of program management or relevant experience in data operations, ML/data labeling or research operations
Demonstrated experience working directly with technical stakeholders (ML Researchers/Engineers/Product) and translating needs into execution-ready requirements
Experience managing external partners/vendors, including agreed timelines and deliverables throughput planning, and performance management
Effective communication skills, including producing clear data specifications, quality assurance guidelines, and stakeholder updates
Experience managing and prioritizing multiple initiatives while operating under ambiguity and driving outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with data types and workflows such as SFT, Reinforcement Learning, Evals, Multimodal, Coding, Reasoning, and Safety
Experience building or running quality programs
Experience with annotation tooling and workflow systems
Exposure to ML, Natural Language Processing (NLP), or RL
Proficient in SQL and Python for data analysis
8+ years of program management experience at a technology company
Bachelor's degree

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance,and even the rules of physics. For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position,p lease click here for additional information. $160000/year to $223000/year + bonus + equity + benefits Individual compensation is determined by skills , qualifications , experience ,and location . Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate , monthly rate , or annual salary only ,and do not include bonus , equity or sales incentives , if applicable . In addition to base compensation , Meta offers benefits . Learn more about benefits at Meta .

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