Black Forest Labs · 2 weeks ago
Data Procurement & Operations Lead
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$165K/yr - $230K/yr
4+ years expBlack Forest Labs is a pioneering company in generative AI, known for its FLUX models that power creative tools and products across industries. They are seeking a Data Procurement & Operations Lead to develop and execute data acquisition strategies essential for visual intelligence AI systems, collaborating closely with technical teams to ensure high-quality training data is sourced effectively.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Drive data procurement strategies for AI models
Partner with technical teams to translate technical requirements into procurement and operational frameworks, identifying gaps and opportunities across different data modalities
Build data collection and evaluation systems through internal tools, vendor partnerships, and new approaches
Identify, evaluate, and manage data suppliers including data vendors, stock media providers, specialized contractors, and direct content licensors
Negotiate agreements that enable rapid pilot purchases with options to scale
Manage a portfolio of data sources
Develop evaluation frameworks to ensure data meets technical requirements
Establish metrics and reporting for data operations (acquisition velocity, cost efficiency, quality scores, coverage against taxonomy)
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience in operations, procurement, or entrepreneurial experience building from zero to scale
Strong understanding of how data impacts generative AI model performance
Strong communication skills and can effectively engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships
Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple work streams and priorities
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to build from scratch
Strong analytical skills and familiarity with data quality assessment
Preferred
Experience specifically with image, video, or multimodal data
Familiarity with the generative AI landscape and key players
Experience building marketplaces or communities and fostering user contributions
Background in media licensing or content acquisition
Experience at an early-stage startup or in a role requiring significant autonomy
Network of relationships with data providers, content licensors, or media companies
Benefits
Equity
Company
Black Forest Labs
We’re the leading frontier AI research lab, continuously building the most advanced technology that shapes the visual understanding of the world.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase