AI Data Engineering Lead - Remote

Overview

Moonvalley is developing cutting-edge generative AI models designed to power Superbowl-worthy commercials and award-winning cinematic experiences. Our inaugural, cutting-edge HD model, Marey, is built on exclusively licensed and owned data for professional use in Hollywood and enterprise applications.

In Short

• Design and lead scalable, high-throughput data pipelines optimized for multi-modal video model training.
• Build systems for data ingestion, deduplication, quality assessment, validation, filtering, and labeling.
• Collaborate with research to define data quality benchmarks.
• Optimize end-to-end performance across distributed data processing frameworks.
• Work with infrastructure teams to scale pipelines across thousands of GPUs.
• Manage the team of data engineers.
• Work directly with the leadership on the data team roadmaps.
• Work together with filmmakers on data acquisition.

Requirements

• Deep experience in building and scaling data infrastructure for large-scale ML systems.
• Solid background in ML engineering, including hands-on experience in training and optimizing classifiers.
• Experience managing large-scale datasets and pipelines in production.
• Experience in managing and leading small teams of engineers.
• Expertise in Python, Spark, Airflow, or similar data frameworks.
• Understanding of modern infrastructure: Kubernetes, Terraform, object stores, and distributed computing environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Skilled at balancing rapid delivery with a focus on long-term technical vision.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology.
• Hybrid work environment with some remote flexibility.
• Collaboration with top talent from various industries.
• Participation in a mission-driven company culture.
• Potential for career growth and leadership opportunities.
• Engagement with creative-driven global brands.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Contributions to innovative projects in media and entertainment.