About the Role
We are seeking a Lead of ML Data Operations to establish and lead a new function focused on sourcing and developing data for our AI models. This role involves close collaboration with Research and Product teams to define and deliver data needs, utilizing external partners and in-product collection methods. The position offers significant ownership and the opportunity to build a function from the ground up in an environment with inherent ambiguity.
Responsibilities
- Source, evaluate, and manage relationships with external data labeling vendors, including scoping, contracts, quality oversight, and performance management.
- Partner with ML researchers to understand data requirements and develop plans to meet them.
- Identify opportunities to enhance Suno's data collection methods in collaboration with product and engineering teams.
- Build and lead the team, systems, and processes necessary for reliable and repeatable data sourcing.
- Contribute to a data-driven model development culture within a collaborative team.
- Support the mission of making creative fulfillment accessible to everyone.
Requirements
- 6–8+ years of experience in ML data operations, training data, or data labeling programs.
- Direct experience managing external labeling vendors, building internal labeling systems, or both.
- Demonstrated leadership at a director or equivalent level, with a proven track record of building new teams or functions.
- Comfort and excitement operating with a high degree of autonomy in undefined paths.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across Research, Product, and Engineering.
- Must be eligible to work in the US.
Skills
- ML data operations
- Training data management
- Data labeling programs
- Vendor management
- Internal labeling systems
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team building
- Process development
- Foundational model development
- Product feature design
- Music AI
- Audio AI
- Creative AI
Location
- On-site (Suno office)
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-site
Experience Level
- Director level
- 6-8+ years
Benefits
- Competitive equity packages
- 401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options)
- 11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Creative Education Stipend
- Generous Commuter Allowance
- In-Office Lunch (5 days per week)
About the Company
- Suno is building the world's first creative entertainment platform, enabling everyone to create music.
- The company operates at a fast pace, tackling complex problems and requiring ownership and intensity.
- Suno is the fastest-growing consumer entertainment company and a leader in AI music.
- The company is backed by prominent investors including Bond Capital, Menlo Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, IVP, Forerunner, Union Square Ventures, Alkeon, Quiet, Matrix Partners, Schroders Capital, and NVentures.
Equal Opportunity
- Suno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
- We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including the Massachusetts Fair Chance in Employment Act, NYC Fair Chance Act, LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
