What to ExpectWe're looking for a Data Annotations Lead to join our Data team and own the people side of data annotation.
This role is about building and leading a world class in-house data annotation team that is able to pivot quickly to any research experiment while delivering on quality, quantity, and variety when it comes to data.
You'll work in coordination with Machine Learning, Software engineering, and Data to define the framework and tools on which to build a data annotation team around. Your role is vital to ensuring our data annotators are aligned with the guidances for annotations and are upholding a culture of happiness.
What You'll Do- Build a data annotation team
- Manage the people side of data annotations
- Create documentation
- Be in the weeds and annotate data yourself anytime something new is being designed
- Create data annotation processes
- Vibe code data annotation tools during pilot stages
What You'll Bring- Clear written and verbal communication to guide our data annotators
- Your ability to manage unexpected challenges
- Your ownership of key stakeholders with data annotators, engineering, and support
- Excitement for the growth and development of data annotation
- Someone adept at prioritization of competing requests, who's able to move both quickly, and in an organized manner
- A level of hardcore-ness while still treating people like people
- Intermediate level understanding of ML
Nice to Have- Previous experience leading data annotation teams
- Technical skills to build tools for data annotation
- Ability to leverage AI to help improve productivity
Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria - we don't want that to be the reason we miss out on great talent.
