Data Quality Team Lead

Overview

Welo Data is looking for a Data Quality Lead to oversee teams of Data Quality Analysts supporting AI model evaluation and improvement.

This role is equal parts people leadership quality ownership and operational thinking.

Youll be responsible for guiding teams through fast-changing work ensuring high-quality output and acting as a bridge between analysts and stakeholders. This is not just about managing throughput its about shaping how quality is defined measured and improved in a human-in-the-loop environment.

Project Details

• Job Title: Data Quality Lead
• Hiring in: NYC Seattle Bellevue Redmond San Francisco Sunnyvale Burlingame.
• Hours: Full-time 40 hours per week
• Employment Type: W2 Full-Time Employee
• Pay rate: $43.50/ hour
• Contract Duration: 1-year contract with possibility of extension

Important: This is a 100% onsite position remote work is not available for this role. To be considered candidates must be located in or able to commute to one of the following cities: New York City Seattle Bellevue Redmond San Francisco Sunnyvale or Burlingame. Please only apply if you meet this location requirement.

What Youll Do

• Lead and support a team of Data Quality Analysts
• Oversee overall operational performance across workflows and teams
• Ensure team activities align with broader business objectives and program goals
• Drive the success of key initiatives across quality delivery and team performance
• Own quality across workflows including audits calibrations and feedback loops
• Identify trends risks and gaps in model performance and data quality
• Translate ambiguous or evolving guidelines into clear team direction
• Run calibrations and ensure consistency across reviewers
• Partner with stakeholders to align on quality standards and expectations
• Prioritize and support hiring of linguists and specialized talent as needed
• Drive continuous improvement across processes tooling and evaluation methods
• Step into edge cases and complex decisions when needed
• Support team growth coaching and performance management

What Were Looking For

• 58 years of experience in data quality QA AI/ML operations or related fields
• 2 years of experience leading teams in data quality QA or AI/ML-related work at scale
• Native-level English proficiency and a university degree (Bachelors or higher).
• Proficiency in languages other than English is preferred with particular interest in candidates demonstrating bilingual mastery in French Italian German Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese.
• Strong operational mindset with experience managing performance across multiple workstreams
• Proven ability to drive quality delivery and process improvements
• Strong judgment and ability to operate in ambiguity
• Comfortable interacting with stakeholders and representing the team
• Ability to balance quality speed and evolving priorities
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Deep attention to detail with the ability to zoom out and see patterns
• Interest in AI and how human feedback shapes model behavior

Role Scope & Accountability

This leader is accountable for end-to-end operational success including resource management process optimization and continuous improvement.

Youll be expected to think beyond day-to-day execution and focus on long-term outcomes ensuring the team consistently meets targets across quality delivery and overall program performance.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation: 6 days
• Paid Company Holidays: 2 days (Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Paid Sick Leave: accrued per applicable state law and company policy
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (eligibility applies)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional voluntary benefits (life accident critical illness etc.)
• Free Gourmet Food: Free breakfast lunch and dinner are provided featuring a wide variety of cuisines in multiple cafes.
• Micro-kitchens & Snacks: Offices are stocked with free snacks and beverages including premium coffee and La Croix.
• Unique Campus Features: Some locations include roof-top nature parks
• Commuter Benefits: Free transport shuttles and sometimes bike-to-work perks.