Technical Project Associate at Abaka AI

<div data-page-id="BUtDdmpm0oYaPIxwaplldksagac" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-O8UXdtUt5oK0XTxnSvqlrkVkgWe"> <div data-page-id="P0rldGnI6o8XGQxvYaKlq1pFgbh" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EblBdyFzFoWw9BxkitylABJ4gxb"> <div data-page-id="Knu5dhHeyoM1nsx7lw7low6XgEQ" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-T3Nsdc2WSonZEKx0iSHluyhhgsc"> <div data-page-id="AiRwdQtNPo4I7OxmPWxl4qB5g0r" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CyVad2RQhoEUrLxSJ1AlVlbEgef"> <div data-page-id="N1peddtO0o3fE6x4qWXlAjRUgjX" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div data-page-id="FLindtIlAo50fCxp0jFltCSJgug" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XHpJdfrQkop0l1xckDplukwagYe"> <div data-page-id="SyEfdOgOwoYkbXxOxIVlBNEqgPh" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HAJpdexDtoMV4OxZkOyl8jckgwc"> <div data-page-id="Fm3udkd8voQ6EaxKtbRlQUt1gdd" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-V65Pd59qnoIS6LxnglhlGU3pgud"> <div data-page-id="Fm3udkd8voQ6EaxKtbRlQUt1gdd" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-T0pMdNO19oMnKTxjJ8alNx0yg0e"> <div data-page-id="UC9cdKuLjopFEwxnxD8lSWBQgsg" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Xjj3d74bwoG395xlEgOl6jBpgSf"> <div data-page-id="NMUAdz8cAoADRtx604TlDYCJg3b" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XNYodrmZuohaHrxyGHSlh8hsgme"><strong>About Abaka AI</strong></div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NsqBds11notTeXxx17plnA5VgGf">Abaka AI is built on one mission: to be the world’s most trusted data partner for AI companies. More than 1,000 industry leaders across Generative AI, Embodied AI, and Automotive AI rely on us to power their data pipelines. With our headquarters in Silicon Valley—and teams in Paris, Singapore, and Tokyo—we support global partners with fast, reliable, and scalable data solutions.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-F7oddkN7RoJzzFx48dBlLhOqgBe">Our offerings include a diverse catalog of off-the-shelf datasets (image, video, multimodal, reasoning, 3D, and beyond) as well as comprehensive data collection and annotation services. Whether teams need raw data, curated datasets, or full-cycle data engineering, Abaka AI provides the foundation for building high-performance AI systems.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QmzbdWncFolmeoxu2fQlThaLg5d">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CrICdMZ3YocxP4x0LSYl9dkigPg"><strong>About the Role</strong></div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OFCFdTFhHoBiP0xF8nPl7YjZg6d">As a Technical Project Associate at Abaka AI, you will help design, build, and scale the operational systems that power large-scale AI data annotation and quality control programs. This is a highly cross-functional role focused on solving operational challenges through automation, workflow design, and internal tooling.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZX67dvv23oUxSJx43YrlxvwQgjc">You will work closely with Project Managers, Operations teams, Reviewers, and Leadership to identify inefficiencies, improve visibility, and build scalable systems that increase quality and productivity across the organization. Leveraging modern AI coding agents and automation platforms, you will help transform manual processes into efficient, repeatable workflows.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FqbcdZ50uoe0YbxLDXqlWJrdgRg">This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical problem-solving with operational impact and wants hands-on exposure to fast-moving AI infrastructure and data operations.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VG9Wd1u4Gow59lxHiSHljoKgggf">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VbH3dO7jDoP7bKxNUNOljrOrgGb"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></div> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PHhld3BzeokiEVxpfXLlygwRgcf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Design, build, improve, and maintain internal workflows, automation systems, and operational tooling for data annotation and quality control programs</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U0AId0ywNo3VI2xX6msltrqQgTd" data-list="bullet"> <div>Develop scripts, integrations, and AI-assisted solutions that reduce manual work and improve operational efficiency</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LWErd003PosGl4xBPEmlS4bzgFg" data-list="bullet"> <div>Build and maintain dashboards, reporting systems, and data management workflows that improve visibility across projects</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-L9jNddbuCoN6tCxYmNylJrO9gLh" data-list="bullet"> <div>Collaborate with Project Managers, Operations teams, Reviewers, and Leadership to identify bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MrSEdoHiVo1sxyxWp5dlDAwigkg" data-list="bullet"> <div>Monitor workflow performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and resolve data inconsistencies</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XKgddmUF6o4d1uxNfH6lHqsUgUg" data-list="bullet"> <div>Leverage AI coding agents and AI-assisted development tools to rapidly prototype, test, and deploy process improvements</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FcpgdqeFBofR4YxTa7bl08Upgdi" data-list="bullet"> <div>Create systems that improve reviewer productivity, quality control accuracy, project tracking, and operational reporting</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZcnXdDd5doQrRjxmzc3lBevIgde" data-list="bullet"> <div>Document internal tools, workflows, and best practices to support long-term scalability</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Wn3ZdqwKdofHObxNDecllPW5gPg" data-list="bullet"> <div>Proactively identify opportunities for automation and operational optimization instead of only executing predefined tasks</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WlqAdQKQoodNhix0uvblahqugUh" data-list="bullet"> <div>Support cross-functional initiatives as Abaka AI continues to scale globally</div> </li> </ul> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VqMkdwr6zoLgtYx34mlliEcVgye">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ObSYdE4ACoq21TxvCe4lafm0geh"><strong>Qualifications</strong></div> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Qu0hdZChgo0eInxROBolnE1Sgnb" data-list="bullet"> <div>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QjWedHs9hoSra5xgsxalT3kkgne" data-list="bullet"> <div>Strong technical foundation in software development, automation, systems building, or operational tooling</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DgIGdOmutoBuKQxXQsul158agEc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Experience improving business or operational processes through automation and tooling development: building projects, scripts, automations, or internal tools using Python or similar programming languages</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZKaJdpmOzo3QZFxdtarlBY57gQb" data-list="bullet"> <div>Experience improving business or operational processes through automation and tooling development</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XcR9diuu7oRhf6xf4uxlu6cxg6b" data-list="bullet"> <div>Familiarity with AI coding agents and AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Mk9zdtOrloK2SUxkfqAlMoN7gOc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Understanding of APIs, workflow automation, system integrations, and structured data management concepts</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-T9crdBicvovMIaxJUGMlCIlZgQd" data-list="bullet"> <div>Familiarity with databases, data modeling, and operational data workflows</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VeU7dWQUCo6hKCxTRp9lNkErgoh" data-list="bullet"> <div>Experience building or maintaining workflows using platforms such as Airtable, Retool, Zapier, n8n, Make, or similar tools</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LIvmdmUpJotuq4xUBxrlVXdegeh" data-list="bullet"> <div>Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FLWhdxiXDobWMDxVMiOlyoiTgPc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZrR1dhNBhoDpDyxp9QvlJvK9gMf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ab85dILjiopaUTxWfc4lE4zCgQd" data-list="bullet"> <div>Ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, and operational workflows</div> </li> </ul> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UzXPdabzYooJxnxVQqGlkVPagVf">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Z8JTd4sWxoiBDDxdVG4llsMFgGh"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></div> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SM14dxHXioJxLOx89oBl1MHogCN" data-list="bullet"> <div>Experience building workflow automation systems, internal operational tools, or reporting dashboards</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DXRSdE7soo6xhgxEO29liSTogtg" data-list="bullet"> <div>Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and developer tools such as AWS, GCP, Docker, Airflow, or similar technologies</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WXnhdvwRpolhA2x1K8xlbitngZg" data-list="bullet"> <div>Experience supporting data annotation, AI training, data operations, or quality assurance workflows</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JpqEday4oo6gf3xZXTklG71Egwb" data-list="bullet"> <div>Previous experience as a reviewer, QA/QC specialist, trainer, or operations analyst</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SMOedg446owispxy863l0wzmg2g" data-list="bullet"> <div>Interest in AI, machine learning, and large-scale data infrastructure</div> </li> </ul> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PEuvdRRm4oWCZMx3PWul1h0GgJh">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EEMtdzc9UoFpSfxM3pUlUA0ugMg"><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SClGdMZdNodd2qxPtSplNfCSgqf">The base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $140,000 USD annually.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GGHmddXG3oX1MVxGE8XlFbplgsg">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. This role is eligible for equity, as well as a comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO, flexible work schedule).</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>