Technical Lead QA (Project Lead & Quality Expert)

Job Title: Technical Lead QA (Project Lead & Quality Expert)

Location: Playa Vista, Los Angeles, CA (Onsite)

Duration: Long term

Job Description

• :
  We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead QA / Project Lead & Quality Expert (PLQE) to lead quality assurance and data collection operations for AI/ML training projects. The ideal candidate will have 6–8 years of experience in QA, project leadership, or data collection operations, with proven experience mentoring teams, managing stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality project execution. This role requires strong leadership, technical aptitude, and the ability to oversee end-to-end data collection projects while maintaining compliance with client quality standards

..Key Responsibiliti

• es
  Lead end-to-end data collection projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delive
• ry.Supervise project setup, implementation, execution, and quality control activiti
• es.Perform quality audits on at least 10% of completed data collections and provide actionable feedba
• ck.Mentor, coach, and support project associates to achieve performance and quality goa
• ls.Track project metrics, analyze trends, and prepare reports for Weekly Reviews, MBRs, and QB
• Rs.Coordinate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and resolve operational challeng
• es.Manage project artifacts, reporting, bug triaging, and documentati
• on.Oversee device setup, inventory, tracking, shipping, firmware deployment, and maintenan
• ce.Conduct quality evaluations, data collection sessions, and client demonstratio
• ns.Identify risks, resolve blockers proactively, and drive continuous process improvemen
• ts.Cross-train new team members and ensure adherence to project protocols and compliance standar
• ds.Maintain effective communication with clients and internal teams throughout the project lifecyc

le.
Required Qualificat

• ions
  Bachelor's degree required; Master's or Ph.D. prefe
• rred.6–8 years of experience in QA, project leadership, data collection operations, or a similar technical environ
• ment.Prior experience leading or mentoring teams in a Team Lead or Acting Team Lead capa
• city.Strong understanding of quality assurance processes, audits, and operational repor
• ting.Experience with firmware deployment, system rollbacks, and device manage
• ment.Comfortable working in Linux/Unix shell environments and executing command-line operat
• ions.Experience reviewing and validating technical documentation or product datash
• eets.Proficiency with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Sli
• des).Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational sk
• ills.Ability to multitask, manage priorities, and work effectively under tight deadl
• ines.Flexible to work across shifts and adapt to changing business requirem
• ents.Strong attention to detail with a proven track record of maintaining high-quality stand
• ards.No attendance or compliance is

sues.
Preferred

• Skills
  Experience supporting AI/ML data collection or annotation pr
• ojects.Knowledge of quality metrics, process improvement methodologies, and stakeholder mana
• gement.Experience managing cross-functional teams and client-facing pr
• ojects.Strong decision-making, critical thinking, and leadership abi

lities.