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<h5 style="font-weight:bold;">Job Title – Data Annotator Contractual</h5>
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<h5 style="font-weight:bold;">Role Overview</h5>
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As a Data Annotator (Contractual) with 1-2 years of experience, you will play a vital role in the Operations department, supporting the development of Artificial Intelligence solutions within the Engineering and Information Technology (IT) domain. Your work will directly impact the accuracy and efficiency of AI models by ensuring high-quality data annotation, image and video labeling, and content transcription. This position is strategic to the organization’s AI initiatives, as precise data annotation is foundational for training robust machine learning models. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, follow established protocols, and contribute to the continuous improvement of annotation processes, making your role essential to the success of AI-driven projects.
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<h5 style="font-weight:bold;">Job Responsibilities</h5>
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  <li>Annotate data accurately using designated tools, adhering to project-specific guidelines and quality standards.</li>
  <li>Perform image and video labeling tasks, including bounding box, polygon, and frame-by-frame annotation, ensuring consistency and precision.</li>
  <li>Transcribe audio files and translate content as required, maintaining attention to detail and context.</li>
  <li>Conduct quality checks and validation of annotated data to ensure completeness and correctness.</li>
  <li>Collaborate with team members to resolve annotation ambiguities and escalate issues when necessary.</li>
  <li>Maintain organized records of annotation progress and report any challenges or discrepancies promptly.</li>
  <li>Demonstrate effective time management and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.</li>
  <li>Communicate clearly and professionally with peers and supervisors, both verbally and in writing.</li>
  <li>Adapt to new annotation tools and protocols as required, showing a willingness to learn and improve.</li>
  <li>Exhibit reliability, patience, and a positive attitude while working independently or as part of a team.</li>
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<h5 style="font-weight:bold;">Skills & Knowledge</h5>

<b>Mandatory Skills</b>
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  <li>Demonstrated experience in labeling data using annotation tools such as Labelbox or Supervisely, with a strong understanding of data formats like CSV, JSON, and XML.</li>
  <li>Proven ability to conduct quality assurance and validation of annotated data, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and protocols.</li>
  <li>Basic scripting skills for data preprocessing using Python and Pandas to support annotation workflows.</li>
  <li>Hands-on experience with image annotation, including bounding box, polygon, and landmark annotation, using platforms like CVAT or VGG Image Annotator.</li>
  <li>Competence in class labeling, categorization, and image quality assessment across various image formats such as JPEG and PNG.</li>
  <li>Experience in video annotation, including frame-by-frame object tracking, temporal segmentation, and synchronizing annotations with video timestamps using tools like VGG VIA or CVAT.</li>
  <li>Basic proficiency in at least two languages for translation tasks, utilizing translation tools and demonstrating contextual understanding and proofreading abilities.</li>
  <li>Audio-to-text transcription skills, including timestamping and speaker identification, using transcription software and handling multiple audio formats.</li>
  <li>Knowledge of 2D image segmentation techniques, use of 2D annotation tools, and understanding of 2D coordinate systems for accurate annotation.</li>
  <li>Familiarity with 3D point cloud annotation, understanding of 3D data formats (PLY, OBJ), and basic knowledge of LiDAR data for 3D visualization and annotation.</li>
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<b>Good to Have Skills</b>
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  <li>Understanding of annotation project workflows and ability to collaborate effectively within annotation teams.</li>
  <li>Awareness of data privacy and security standards relevant to annotation projects.</li>
  <li>Experience in reporting annotation progress and proactively addressing issues.</li>
  <li>Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and adaptability to new annotation tools and processes.</li>
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<h5 style="font-weight:bold;">Career Roadmap</h5>
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This role offers a clear growth path for dedicated Data Annotators. Over three years, you will deepen your expertise, take on more complex annotation tasks, and potentially move into senior or lead annotation roles. Your key responsibilities and performance indicators will evolve as you gain experience, with opportunities to mentor others and contribute to process improvements.
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<b>0 to 1 Year</b>
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In your first year, the focus is on mastering annotation tools, understanding project guidelines, and consistently delivering high-quality work.
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<b>Key Responsibilities and KRAs</b>
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  <li>Accurately annotate data according to project requirements and timelines.</li>
  <li>Participate in training sessions and apply feedback to improve annotation quality.</li>
  <li>Maintain clear and organized records of completed tasks.</li>
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<b>Success Indicator</b>
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  <li>Consistent achievement of quality and productivity targets.</li>
  <li>Positive feedback from supervisors and peers.</li>
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<b>1 to 2 Years</b>
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In the second year, you are expected to handle more complex annotation projects, assist in quality assurance, and support team members.
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<b>Key Responsibilities and KRAs</b>
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  <li>Take ownership of advanced annotation tasks and troubleshoot issues independently.</li>
  <li>Assist in reviewing and validating the work of junior annotators.</li>
  <li>Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the team.</li>
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<b>Success Indicator</b>
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  <li>Demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks with minimal supervision.</li>
  <li>Recognition for supporting team efficiency and quality.</li>
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<b>2 Years and above</b>
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Beyond two years, you will be prepared for senior annotation roles, leading small teams, and driving quality and process enhancements.
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<b>Key Responsibilities and KRAs</b>
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  <li>Lead annotation projects or small teams, ensuring adherence to quality standards.</li>
  <li>Mentor new team members and share best practices.</li>
  <li>Identify and implement improvements in annotation workflows.</li>
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<b>Success Indicator</b>
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  <li>Successful leadership of annotation projects with measurable quality improvements.</li>
  <li>Readiness for promotion to Senior Data Annotator or Annotation Lead roles.</li>
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<h5 style="font-weight:bold;">Experience</h5>
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  <li><b>Years of experience –</b> 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in data annotation, image/video labeling, or transcription.</li>
  <li><b>Education qualification –</b> Minimum requirement is a Bachelor's Degree.</li>
  <li><b>Domain/ Industry –</b> Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or Information Technology (IT) industry is nice to have.</li>
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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
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