[Remote] Data Annotation Specialist (English and Spanish)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Innodata Inc. is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Data Annotation Specialist to support the evaluation and labeling of images, search queries, and other forms of data for a large enterprise client. The role requires strong critical thinking and written skills to understand challenging guidelines and articulate understanding, with a preference for candidates with past data annotation experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation and labeling of images, search queries, and other forms of data for a large enterprise client
• Identify and label subtle patterns or elements in data
• Apply guidelines uniformly across large datasets
• Resolve ambiguous cases based on annotation rules
• Report edge cases or unclear instructions to team leads or developers

Skills

• Attention to Detail – Ability to consistently identify and label subtle patterns or elements
• Basic Technical Literacy – Comfortable using annotation tools and understanding data formats (e.g., text, image, audio)
• Consistency and Accuracy – Ability to apply guidelines uniformly across large datasets
• Critical Thinking – Capable of resolving ambiguous cases based on annotation rules
• Communication Skills – Can report edge cases or unclear instructions to team leads or developers
• Time Management – Able to meet productivity targets without sacrificing quality
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in a humanities specialization is required
• Advanced degrees are strongly preferred (Master's or PhD)
• Experience with Annotation Tools – Familiarity with platforms like Labelbox, CVAT, Prodigy, or Amazon SageMaker Ground Truth
• Understanding of Machine Learning Concepts – Basic knowledge of how annotations impact model training and evaluation
• Quality Assurance (QA) Experience – Skill in reviewing or validating annotations done by others
• Adaptability to Evolving Guidelines – Comfort with changing instructions and updating work practices accordingly
• Team Collaboration Tools Proficiency – Familiarity with tools like Jira, Slack, or Trello for task tracking and communication
• Problem-Solving Mindset – Proactive in identifying annotation issues or proposing improvements to workflows

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