Strategic Projects Lead, Robotics

Scale AI · San Francisco, CA · Physical AI Operations · listed February 5, 2026

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The shape of it

Seniority
Senior
Experience asked
5+ years
Where
Hybrid
Stated pay
$152,000 – $228,000 USD
Requirements listed
4
Length
1,003 words

In the posting’s own words

Scale’s Robotics business unit is experiencing historic, unprecedented growth. As a Senior Strategic Project Lead (SPL) for Egocentric Data Collection , you will architect and execute the critical operational roadmaps that drive $XXM+ in net-new revenue. This is a high-leverage, executive-facing role. You will wear many hats across operations, engineering strategy, and product, driving the physical data engine that powers the world’s most advanced Embodied AI systems.

What it asks for · 4

  • Technical & Strategic Hybrid: A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, combined with a proven track record of driving massive commercial/business outcomes.
  • 5+ Years of Elite Project/Program Management: Experience leading complex, multi-faceted project lifecycles, establishing PMO frameworks, and managing cross-functional technical teams (PMP, Agile/Scrum, or equivalent operational experience is a strong plus).
  • Hands-on experience with spatial computing, egocentric vision systems, sensor fusion (LiDAR/IMU/Camera), or AI data curation.
  • Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker, etc.) to independently audit program health.

Also a plus

  • Hands-on experience with spatial computing, egocentric vision systems, sensor fusion (LiDAR/IMU/Camera), or AI data curation.
  • Experience managing distributed global operations across multiple time zones.
  • Background in high-growth startups or elite technology consulting firms.
  • Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker, etc.) to independently audit program health.

Degree language

  • Technical & Strategic Hybrid: A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, combined with a proven track record of driving massive commercial/business outcomes.

Tools and skills named

Ways of working
  • Agile2×
  • Cross-functional2×
Data
  • Looker
  • Tableau
Models & research
  • Computer vision
  • Machine learning
Operations & finance
  • Program management
  • Project management
Security & compliance
  • Audit2×
Go to market
  • Go-to-market
Languages
  • SQL

Words the posting leans on

  • operational9×
  • data8×
  • physical6×
  • experience5×
  • operations5×
  • complex4×
  • egocentric4×
  • global4×
  • project4×
  • robotics4×
  • systems4×
  • world4×
  • data collection3×
  • directly3×
  • engineering3×
  • executive3×

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