--- title: Data & Eval Operations Program Manager description: Data & Eval Operations Program Manager at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/data-and-eval-operations-program-manager-at-mohamed-bin-zayed-university-of-artificial-intelligence-01a10d71-4992-797b-a967-1474f3eed035 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence as Data & Eval Operations Program Manager in Sunnyvale, CA. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/nsr9l7.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence | | **Location** | Sunnyvale, CA | | **Salary** | $250K/yr - $450K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 05, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 25 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $85,000 – $118,000 a year (median $104,000). ## Description **About the Institute of Foundation Models** We are a dedicated research lab for building, understanding, using, and risk-managing foundation models. Our mandate is to advance research, nurture the next generation of AI builders, and drive transformative contributions to a knowledge-driven economy. **As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on the core of cutting-edge foundation model training, alongside world-class researchers, data scientists, and engineers, tackling the most fundamental and impactful challenges in AI development.** You will participate in the development of groundbreaking AI solutions that have the potential to reshape entire industries. Strategic and innovative problem-solving skills will be instrumental in establishing MBZUAI as a global hub for high-performance computing in deep learning, driving impactful discoveries that inspire the next generation of AI pioneers. **The Role** As the Data & Eval Operations Program Manager for our team, you will structure and implement the processes for data acquisition and eval execution for our foundation models and will develop these into comprehensive programs. You will work closely with our techincal team, including research scientists, research engineers, and software engineers, as well as with external data vendor partners as our key interface. These programs will have a massive impact on the continuous improvement of the models we develop, meaning that this is a critical role to the ultimate success of the organization. You will be expected to stand up and manage these programs autonomously, and tailor them over time to the changing needs of the team. **Compensation** $250,000 – $450,000/year + discretionary performance bonus + benefits The posted salary range represents the company’s good faith estimate of the base compensation for this position upon hire. The actual base compensation offered may vary within this range depending on individual qualifications, including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, education, certifications, and specific business needs. In addition to base salary, total compensation includes an annual discretionary performance bonus and comprehensive benefits. 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