Product Manager, LLM Data Acquisition and Production

$156,864 - $296,020/Yr

Bytedance - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Product Manager for LLM Data Acquisition and Production at ByteDance is responsible for leading the data production strategies necessary for training large language models (LLMs) across global markets. This role involves collaboration with technical teams to define data requirements, develop methodologies for data acquisition, and ensure high standards of data quality. The position also focuses on evaluating data production tools and proactively addressing biases in the data production process, contributing to the overall effectiveness and quality of the models being developed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical teams to precisely define the data requirements necessary for aligning Large Language Models (LLMs) across global markets.
• Develop methodologies for data acquisition and production, while also monitoring costs and assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of these processes.
• Evaluate the impact of data production tools on the effectiveness and quality of data production.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential biases and vulnerabilities in the data production process.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of alignment and related approaches, such as Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT), Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF), and others.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a product manager or product strategist, including process design experience.

Nice-to-haves

• A strong interest in both LLMs and human behavior/experience/wellbeing.
• Collaborative team player who knows how to assertively advocate for their ideas without being overbearing.
• Skilled in maintaining attention to detail while staying focused on prioritized goals and the bigger picture.

Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company match.
• Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) and 10 paid sick days per year.
• 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.
• Mental and emotional health benefits through EAP and Lyra.
• 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements.