Work-based Learning — Data Operations Apprentice

Job description

Scale AI is hiring a Work-based Learning — Data Operations Apprentice (Apprenticeship) hybrid. This llm engineer role is part of the AI hiring market in Austin (Texas). Apprenticeship in data operations: rubric design, contractor tooling, and quality analytics for RL environments. Listed compensation: $56k – $70k / year. Stack: Work-based learning, Data ops, LLM, Quality.

LLM Engineer profiles are in high demand in Austin: Austin’s tech scene keeps growing with AI product, robotics, and data roles at scale-ups and enterprise R&D labs.…

The team

Scale AI — early talent program

Responsibilities

• Ship scoped features with mentor review and production-quality tests
• Document experiments, metrics, and learnings for the broader team
• Partner with product and design on user-facing AI capabilities

Requirements

• Enrolled in or recently completed a CS, ML, data, or related program
• Portfolio or coursework in Python, SQL, or modern web stacks
• Clear communication and curiosity about responsible AI in production

Tech stack

Benefits

Hiring process

1. 1Recruiter screen (20 min)
2. 2Technical conversation or take-home (time-boxed)
3. 3Team fit with manager and mentor
4. 4Offer

Experience: Apprentice · 0–2 years · Education: BS/MS in progress or completed (CS, ML, data, or equivalent projects)

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FAQ — Work-based Learning — Data Operations Apprentice

What is the salary for Work-based Learning — Data Operations Apprentice at Scale AI?

Listed range: $56k – $70k / year (Apprenticeship). Packages often include PTO, remote options, and equity depending on the company.

Where is the Work-based Learning — Data Operations Apprentice role based?

401 Congress Ave, Austin, TX, Austin (Texas). Work mode: Hybrid.

How do I apply to Scale AI?

Create a free Ganloss candidate account, then apply in one click. Job reference: EXP-2026-0020. Process: Recruiter screen (20 min) → Technical conversation or take-home (time-boxed) → Team fit with manager and mentor → Offer.

Is Scale AI hiring other AI roles?

Scale AI (AI data & eval) hires across LLM, ML, data, and AI product. See all openings on the Ganloss company page.

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