Job Summary:
Abaka AI is built on the mission to be the worldโs most trusted data partner for AI companies, supporting global partners with scalable data solutions. The Data Solutions Engineer will bridge technical execution and customer needs across AI data projects, working closely with clients and various teams to design scalable data workflows and support project execution.
Responsibilities:
โข Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and define scalable data workflows
โข Translate customer needs into operational plans, technical specifications, and execution strategies
โข Support AI data projects across image, video, audio, text, reasoning, and multimodal domains
โข Troubleshoot dataset quality issues and identify workflow improvements
โข Collaborate cross-functionally with Project Management, Operations, Research, GTM, and Engineering teams
โข Assist with dataset reviews, QA processes, delivery validation, and project health tracking
โข Build or improve lightweight internal tooling, automations, and operational systems
โข Support presales conversations by helping scope project feasibility, timelines, and technical requirements
โข Develop a strong understanding of frontier AI workflows, benchmarks, and model development needs
โข Contribute to internal documentation, process standardization, and operational scalability
Qualifications:
Required:
โข 1โ4 years of experience in Solutions Engineering, Data Operations, Technical Program Management, Analytics, Consulting, AI Operations, or related fields
โข Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
โข Highly organized with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
โข Comfortable operating in fast-paced startup environments with evolving priorities
โข Interest in AI, machine learning, multimodal systems, or data infrastructure
Preferred:
โข Familiarity with SQL, Python, scripting, APIs, spreadsheets, or workflow automation tools is a plus
โข Experience working cross-functionally with technical and operational teams preferred
Company:
Abaka AI provides accurate and efficient AI data services, including data collection, data cleaning, data annotation, and OTS datasets. Founded in 2021, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.