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Principal ML Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Experience with labeling tools, audio annotation platforms, or human-in-the-loop annotation pipelines. * Experience at a high-growth startup or tech company operating at scale. * Deep experience with ...

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Strategic Projects Lead -- Audio Data

$53 - $71.75/hr

Responsibilities : • Own audio data collection and annotation projects from kickoff through final customer delivery. • Translate customer requirements into project specs, contributor workflows ...

Prior experience in transcription, voice work, or data annotation is a plus but not required Why ... All audio data must be original and legally sourced * Submitted data must not include any ...

Expert Audio Transcriber, Tunisian Arabic

$20.50 - $26.50/hr

... annotation experience • Demonstrated accuracy at the word level under deadline pressure • Comfortable with web-based annotation platforms and variable-speed audio playback • Reliable high-speed ...

$18 - $23.50/hr

Comfortable with web-based annotation platforms and variable-speed audio playback * Reliable high-speed internet, quality headphones, and a quiet workspace * Ability to commit to defined volume per ...

Spanish (Mexico) Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $50/hour Location ... Experience with transcription, annotation, localization, evaluation, or research workflows in ...

Comfortable with web-based annotation platforms and variable-speed audio playback * Reliable high-speed internet, quality headphones, and a quiet workspace * Ability to commit to defined volume per ...

Hands-on experience with speech datasets, annotation, or audio production. * Background working with or at a frontier AI lab or voice-AI product company. * Multilingual / localization exposure. The ...

... improve annotation tools for efficient audio workflows. Qualifications : Required : • Native proficiency in Arabic with exposure to diverse accents, dialects, or regional variations. • ...

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How much do audio annotation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for audio annotation in the United States is $84,456.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $113,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an audio annotator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Audio Annotator, you need strong attention to detail, excellent listening skills, and familiarity with linguistic concepts, often supported by relevant coursework or experience in linguistics or audio processing. Proficiency in annotation tools such as ELAN, Audacity, or Praat, as well as experience with data labeling platforms, is typically required. Strong organizational skills, patience, and the ability to work independently make someone stand out in this role. These skills ensure accurate and consistent audio data labeling, which is essential for training reliable AI and speech recognition systems.

What are some common challenges faced by audio annotators, and how can they be managed effectively?

Audio annotators often encounter challenges such as distinguishing overlapping voices, dealing with low-quality recordings, and maintaining consistency in labeling. To manage these, it's important to use high-quality headphones, familiarize yourself with annotation guidelines, and communicate regularly with your team to resolve ambiguities. Many organizations also provide regular feedback sessions and quality checks to ensure accuracy and support continuous improvement.

What is audio annotation?

Audio annotation is the process of labeling or tagging audio data with relevant information, such as identifying sounds, speech, speakers, or background noises. This process helps train machine learning models to recognize and understand audio content. Audio annotation can involve tasks like transcribing speech, marking segments with specific sounds, or categorizing audio clips by genre or emotion. It is widely used in developing applications for speech recognition, virtual assistants, and audio analysis.
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Remote | Swedish Music & Audio Evaluation Specialist $30-$55/hour

24-Mag Llc

Remote

$30 - $55/hr

Other

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Specialised Part-Time Consulting Opportunity for Swedish-Speaking Music and Audio Professionals

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for Swedish-speaking music and audio professionals experienced in music production, audio engineering, lyric evaluation, musical analysis, and generative audio quality review.

This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on evaluating AI-generated music in Swedish. Selected professionals will assess lyrics, vocal performance, musicality, creativity, production quality, and prompt adherence while producing detailed annotations across genres, song structures, instrumentation, and audio characteristics.

Key Responsibilities

Generative Music Evaluation

  • Compare AI-generated music samples and determine which output performs more effectively
  • Evaluate musicality, creativity, prompt adherence, vocal quality, and overall production
  • Assess lyrics, melody, arrangement, instrumentation, and stylistic consistency
  • Identify audio artifacts, unnatural vocal delivery, structural weaknesses, and production issues
  • Explain evaluation decisions clearly using appropriate musical and audio-engineering terminology

Swedish Lyrics & Vocal Review

  • Evaluate Swedish-language lyrics for accuracy, fluency, natural phrasing, and creative quality
  • Assess pronunciation, vocal expression, lyrical delivery, and alignment between words and music
  • Identify grammatical, cultural, contextual, or stylistic issues in generated lyrics
  • Review whether sung content maintains coherence across verses, choruses, and other song sections

Music Annotation & Classification

  • Classify tracks by genre, subgenre, musical style, and production characteristics
  • Annotate song structure, instrumentation, vocal qualities, rhythm, harmony, and arrangement
  • Apply structured taxonomies consistently across different tracks and musical categories
  • Document notable transitions, production techniques, and performance characteristics

Audio Quality & Training Data Review

  • Score music samples for suitability and quality within structured evaluation workflows
  • Review audio for mix balance, clarity, dynamics, frequency content, and production polish
  • Distinguish between creative variation and technical quality issues
  • Maintain consistent review standards across repeated assignments and calibration exercises
Ideal Profile

Strong candidates may have:

  • At least 3 years of professional experience as a music producer, audio engineer, sound mixer, musician, composer, or related music professional
  • Native or near-native proficiency in Swedish
  • Strong English proficiency and the ability to follow detailed project instructions
  • Practical understanding of musical performance, theory, lyrics, arrangement, and production
  • Experience writing or reviewing lyrical music in Swedish
  • Strong listening skills and the ability to explain subjective musical judgments clearly
  • Availability to contribute at least 10 hours per week
Educational Background
  • A degree in music, audio engineering, music production, composition, performance, or a related field is helpful
  • Formal training covering musical performance, theory, composition, or lyric writing is highly relevant
  • Conservatory education, studio experience, or equivalent professional expertise may also be considered
  • Practical experience producing, recording, mixing, or evaluating Swedish-language music is especially valuable
Nice to Have
  • Experience with digital audio workstations and professional recording or mixing workflows
  • Background in songwriting, lyric writing, vocal production, or music supervision
  • Familiarity with structured audio taxonomies, metadata tagging, or music classification
  • Experience evaluating generative music, synthetic vocals, or AI-assisted creative tools
  • Knowledge of multiple music genres and contemporary production standards
  • Previous involvement in audio annotation, AI evaluation, quality assurance, or training-data review
  • Strong understanding of Swedish linguistic nuance, pronunciation, regional usage, and cultural context
Why This Opportunity
  • Apply Swedish-language and professional music expertise to structured remote project work
  • Contribute to high-quality generative music and audio evaluation workflows
  • Review creative outputs across lyrics, vocals, musical structure, and production quality
  • Work on flexible assignments aligned with music production and analytical listening strengths
  • Participate in a longer-term project with competitive hourly compensation
Contract Details
  • Independent contractor role
  • Fully remote with flexible scheduling
  • Immediate project start
  • Expected commitment of at least 10 hours per week
  • Potential project duration of up to six months
  • Competitive rates between $30–$55 per hour depending on expertise and project scope
  • Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
  • The selection process may include a resume review and a conversational interview of approximately 25 minutes
  • Projects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performance
  • Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution
About the Platform

This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.

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