Is the Managing Partner, Frontier AI role remote?

It's hybrid — Labelbox expects some on-site time in San Francisco Bay Area.

What's the salary range?

Labelbox lists $150,000–$200,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Managing Partner, Frontier AI role.

Where is the role based?

Labelbox is hiring for this position in San Francisco Bay Area.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: human-data services, ML, SFT, RLHF, benchmark, AI.

What seniority level is this role?

Labelbox targets director candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Managing Partner, Frontier AI role at Labelbox.

Managing Partner, Frontier AI at Labelbox

Joblaze summary

The Managing Partner for Frontier AI at Labelbox is responsible for driving enterprise sales by engaging with top AI labs and Fortune 500 companies, navigating complex sales cycles, and crafting tailored solutions. This role requires expertise in managing large deals, with a focus on AI and machine learning services, and demands strong communication skills to align with diverse stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in enterprise sales, particularly in technical environments, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact setting. Labelbox operates with an entrepreneurial spirit, emphasizing ownership and rapid execution.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Labelbox's career page.
Labelbox has 9 other open roles including Forward Deployed Engineer Intern, Forward Deployed Engineering Manager, Full-Stack Engineer, AI Data Platform.
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14 active RLHF roles on Joblaze right now.
Salary band is in line with the typical range for Sales/Marketing (median ~$145,000).

Quick facts

Is the Managing Partner, Frontier AI role remote?: It's hybrid — Labelbox expects some on-site time in San Francisco Bay Area.
What's the salary range?: Labelbox lists $150,000–$200,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Managing Partner, Frontier AI role.
Where is the role based?: Labelbox is hiring for this position in San Francisco Bay Area.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: human-data services, ML, SFT, RLHF, benchmark, AI.
What seniority level is this role?: Labelbox targets director candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Managing Partner, Frontier AI role at Labelbox.

From the original posting

Shape the Future of AI

At Labelbox, we're building the critical infrastructure that powers breakthrough AI models at leading research labs and enterprises. Since 2018, we've been pioneering data-centric approaches that are fundamental to AI development, and our work becomes even more essential as AI capabilities expand exponentially.

About Labelbox

We're the only company offering three integrated solutions for frontier AI development:

Enterprise Platform & Tools: Advanced annotation tools, workflow automation, and quality control systems that enable teams to produce high-quality training data at scale
Frontier Data Labeling Service: Specialized data labeling through Alignerr, leveraging subject matter experts for next-generation AI models
Expert Marketplace: Connecting AI teams with highly skilled annotators and domain experts for flexible scaling

Why Join Us

High-Impact Environment: We operate like an early-stage startup, focusing on impact over process. You'll take on expanded responsibilities quickly, with career growth directly tied to your contributions.
Technical Excellence: Work at the cutting edge of AI development, collaborating with industry leaders and shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
Innovation at Speed: We celebrate those who take ownership, move fast, and deliver impact. Our environment rewards high agency and rapid execution.
Continuous Growth: Every role requires continuous learning and evolution. You'll be surrounded by curious minds solving complex problems at the frontier of AI.
Clear Ownership: You'll know exactly what you're responsible for and have the autonomy to execute. We empower people to drive results through clear ownership and metrics.

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate and experienced sales leader who is excited to work at the forefront of AI innovation. You’ll engage with some of the top AI labs in the world, navigate complex enterprise sales cycles, and craft tailored AI solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

If you’re a strategic thinker, a skilled communicator, and thrive in a fast-moving, high-impact environment, this role is for you.

Your Impact

Shape Multi-Million Dollar Pipelines: Identify, prioritize, and cultivate $20M+ enterprise opportunities across frontier AI labs and Fortune 500 accounts, structuring portfolios of 20+ concurrent projects.
Orchestrate Stakeholder Alignment: Map and engage decision-makers across research, engineering, product, procurement, and executive leadership to secure long-term commitment to human-data solutions.
Drive Complex, Multi-Project Sales Cycles: Lead end-to-end deal execution by aligning customer pain points with tailored human-data offerings, building proposals, navigating procurement, and closing multi-year frameworks.
Anchor Strategic Partnerships: Ensure customer confidence by collaborating with delivery, research, and program management teams to execute high-impact pilots that expand into scaled, production-level contracts.
Grow Enterprise Accounts: Expand wallet share by uncovering new project streams, embedding Labelbox as a strategic partner across evaluation, red teaming, SFT, RLHF, and benchmark initiatives.
Elevate Go-to-Market Strategy: Build executive-level narratives, thought leadership content, and case studies that position Labelbox as the partner of choice for frontier AI companies

What You Bring

Proven Track Record in Large Deals: 7+ years managing enterprise sales cycles with experience closing $5M–$20M+ annual agreements spanning multiple concurrent projects.
Expert in Multi-Threaded Sales: Demonstrated success engaging across research leaders, engineering stakeholders, procurement teams, and C-suite executives.
Consultative & Strategic Approach: Adept at translating technical needs (AI safety, evals, data quality, benchmarks) into commercial frameworks that resonate with business and technical leaders alike.
Operational Rigor: Ability to manage complex deal structures, ensure visibility across 20+ active workstreams, and coordinate with internal delivery and product teams to ensure flawless execution.
Domain Expertise: Experience selling AI, ML, or human-data services to advanced research orgs and technical decision-makers.
Full-Cycle Deal Leadership: Skilled in qualification, solution design, proposal building, negotiation, procurement navigation, and customer success alignment.
Executive Communication: Excellent written and verbal communicator with the ability to craft compelling narratives for both technical and business stakeholders.

Sales at Labelbox

At Labelbox Sales, you'll be at the forefront of the AI revolution, partnering with leading AI labs and Fortune 500 enterprises to shape the future of artificial intelligence. Our sales team combines deep technical understanding with strategic consulting skills to help organizations unlock the full potential of AI. We pride ourselves on being trusted advisors who truly understand the complexities of AI infrastructure and can guide customers through their AI journey. Our sales culture is entrepreneurial and collaborative, where creativity and strategic thinking are highly valued. You'll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking deals that define new categories in the AI industry, backed by a product that delivers real, measurable value to customers.

Labelbox strives to ensure pay parity across the organization and discuss compensation transparently. The expected annual base salary range for United States-based candidates is below. This range is not inclusive of any potential equity packages or additional benefits. Exact compensation varies based on a variety of factors, including skills and competencies, experience, and geographical location.

Annual base salary range (with additional commission bonus)

$150,000—$200,000 USD

Life at Labelbox

Location: Join our dedicated tech hubs in San Francisco or Wrocław, Poland
Work Style: Hybrid model with 2 days per week in office, combining collaboration and flexibility
Environment: Fast-paced and high-intensity, perfect for ambitious individuals who thrive on ownership and quick decision-making
Growth: Career advancement opportunities directly tied to your impact
Vision: Be part of building the foundation for humanity's most transformative technology

Our Vision

We believe data will remain crucial in achieving artificial general intelligence. As AI models become more sophisticated, the need for high-quality, specialized training data will only grow. Join us in developing new products and services that enable the next generation of AI breakthroughs.

Labelbox is backed by leading investors including SoftBank, Andreessen Horowitz, B Capital, Gradient Ventures, Databricks Ventures, and Kleiner Perkins. Our customers include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading AI labs.

Your Personal Data Privacy: Any personal information you provide Labelbox as a part of your application will be processed in accordance with Labelbox’s Job Applicant Privacy notice.

Any emails from Labelbox team members will originate from a @labelbox.com email address. If you encounter anything that raises suspicions during your interactions, we encourage you to exercise caution and suspend or discontinue communications.