Data Labeling Lead (Contract)
United StatesData EngineeringRemote3+ YOE
Summary
Lead and manage an in-house data labeling team to produce high-quality training data for ML models. Define annotation processes, ensure accuracy standards, and collaborate with ML engineers on data requirements.
About the role
What You’ll Do
- Lead, train, and manage our in-house data labeling team
- Define, execute, and continuously improve data annotation processes with a very high attention to detail
- Ensure high-quality data outputs and meet rigorous accuracy and consistency standards
- Work closely with ML engineers to understand data requirements and edge cases
- Manage team schedules, specifically coordinating and working nighttime hours Pacific Time (PT)
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience working in Python and comfortable managing basic data labeling apps
- 3+ years of experience in data labeling, operations, or team management
- Very high attention to detail and commitment to quality and precision
- Ability to work nighttime hours PT
- Comfortable in fast-changing, high-growth environments
- Strong collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
- Take full ownership from strategy through execution
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience at an early-stage or high-growth startup
- Familiarity with AI/ML data pipelines and labeling tools
- Interest in combining operational excellence with business impact
Skills
PythonData LabelingData AnnotationML Data PipelinesTeam ManagementOperations ManagementQuality AssuranceProcess Improvement