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Data Annotation Generalist

Micro1

Data Annotation & Labeling Contractor · Full-time
Remote (Global) $20 – $20/hr June 22, 2026

Job description

As a Data Annotation Generalist, you will help train next-generation AI systems through high-quality data annotation, labeling, validation, and quality assurance work.

Your contributions will directly influence how AI models learn, reason, and perform by ensuring datasets are accurately labeled and maintained according to project requirements.

No prior AI experience is required. Strong annotation expertise and attention to detail are the primary qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Label, categorize, and annotate diverse datasets while maintaining consistency and accuracy

  • Follow project guidelines and quality standards across annotation tasks

  • Review, validate, and correct annotations to maintain high data integrity

  • Collaborate with customer teams to:

    • Clarify requirements
    • Resolve ambiguities
    • Improve annotation quality
  • Document annotation processes and maintain project records

  • Provide feedback to improve:

    • Annotation tools
    • Workflows
    • Guidelines
  • Communicate findings, issues, and recommendations through written and verbal channels

  • Adapt to:

    • New projects
    • Different data types
    • Evolving instructions and workflows

Required Qualifications

  • Expert-level experience in:

    • Data annotation
    • Data labeling
    • Data preparation for machine learning
  • Exceptional attention to detail

  • Strong commitment to data quality and accuracy

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to interpret complex instructions and apply them consistently

  • Comfortable working independently in remote environments

  • Experience using annotation tools and platforms

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in:

    • Linguistics
    • Computer Science
    • Data Science
    • Related fields
  • Experience contributing to:

    • AI training projects
    • Natural Language Processing (NLP) projects
  • Familiarity with multiple annotation modalities:

    • Text
    • Image
    • Audio
    • Video

Work Environment

  • Fully remote
  • Independent contractor engagement
  • Flexible project assignments
  • Collaboration with AI and machine learning teams

About micro1

micro1 connects skilled professionals with leading technology companies and AI initiatives.

Contributors help support the development of advanced AI systems through high-quality data operations, annotation, and evaluation work.

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