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Contract Data Annotation Analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL

Perform AI/ML-related tasks such as data labeling, annotation, and content evaluation * Participate ... reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential ...

Perform AI/ML-related tasks such as data labeling, annotation, and content evaluation * Participate ... reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential ...

Perform AI/ML-related tasks such as data labeling, annotation, and content evaluation * Participate ... reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential ...

Perform AI/ML-related tasks such as data labeling, annotation, and content evaluation * Participate ... reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential ...

Perform AI/ML-related tasks such as data labeling, annotation, and content evaluation * Participate ... reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential ...

Perform AI/ML-related tasks such as data labeling, annotation, and content evaluation * Participate ... reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential ...

Perform AI/ML-related tasks such as data labeling, annotation, and content evaluation * Participate ... reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential ...

Perform AI/ML-related tasks such as data labeling, annotation, and content evaluation * Participate ... reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential ...

Perform AI/ML-related tasks such as data labeling, annotation, and content evaluation * Participate ... reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential ...

Perform AI/ML-related tasks such as data labeling, annotation, and content evaluation * Participate ... reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential ...

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Project Perseus | Data Quality Analyst - German Speakers (Human-in-the-Loop AI)

Project Perseus | Data Quality Analyst - German Speakers (Human-in-the-Loop AI)

Welo Data

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Welo Data is looking for experienced, detail-oriented professionals to join our team as Data Quality Analysts. This role involves auditing outputs, supporting day-to-day execution, and helping teams apply guidelines correctly in fast-moving, real-world scenarios.
Responsibilities:
• Support quality and execution across DLA teams, ensuring work meets defined standards at scale
• Audit DLA outputs and provide structured, actionable feedback to improve accuracy and consistency
• Act as the first line of support for DLAs — answering questions and helping interpret guidelines
• Help DLAs navigate ambiguity and apply evolving instructions effectively
• Support onboarding and training of new DLAs through hands-on guidance and coaching
• Monitor workflows, queues, and blockers — escalating risks and gaps to Team Leads
• Identify patterns, recurring issues, and edge cases in both human and model outputs
• Participate in calibrations, team discussions, and stakeholder syncs
• Contribute to improving guidelines, processes, and overall team performance
• Document findings and feedback in a clear, concise, and actionable way
Qualifications:
Required:
• Native-level language proficiency and a university degree (Bachelor’s or higher).
• B2 or superior level of English.
• 2–4 years of experience in data annotation, content quality, QA, or related fields.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply complex guidelines with consistency.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high bar for quality.
• Ability to stay consistent while working with evolving guidelines and priorities.
• Experience in AI/ML data workflows or human-in-the-loop evaluation environments.
• Prior experience auditing or reviewing the work of others.
• Familiarity with safety, compliance, or policy-driven content evaluation.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship).
• This is a 100% onsite position — remote work is not available for this role.
• Candidates must be located in or able to commute to one of the specified cities.
Company:
With 27+ years of experience, Welo Data is the human-centered infrastructure for globally effective AI. Founded in , the company is headquartered in , , with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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About Welo Data, in their own words

From Welo Data

Welo Data is a global AI data services company powering the next generation of AI. We build, annotate, and validate the training datasets that make AI models accurate, safe, and ready for the real world — across languages, cultures, and domains.

Our team of experts spans the globe, combining deep technical knowledge with a human-centered approach. If you want your work to shape how AI understands the world, you'll find your place here.

Diversity and inclusion statement

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Our Strength is derived from Winning Together. Welo Data is unequivocally committed to developing and fostering a workplace and organizational culture that values the diversity of thought and perspective delivered by a diverse global workforce operating within an inclusive organization.