Job Description
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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 having 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 Use annotation tools and understand data formats (e.g., text, image, audio) Apply guidelines uniformly across large datasets Resolve ambiguous cases based on annotation rules Report edge cases or unclear instructions to team leads or developers Meet productivity targets without sacrificing quality 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 Experience with Annotation Tools – Familiarity with platforms like Labelbox, CVAT, Prodigy, or bolthires 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 Company Overview (NASDAQ: INOD) Innodata is a global data engineering company.
We believe that data and AI are inextricably linked. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is