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Data Annotation Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

* Receive, validate, ingest, and ontology-map the ODIN mission-aligned corpus from AFS delivery ... Configure CVAT annotation pipeline against the Phase 1 starter kit rule pack * Operate both self ...

Innodata Inc.

$55 - $60/hr

As the Data/Annotation Engineer, you'll be hands-on with the data itself. You'll administer the ... Receive, validate, ingest, and ontology-map the ODIN mission-aligned corpus from AFS delivery

Expert Technology Services

Data Annotator

Irving, TX · On-site

$109K - $132K/yr

... annotation, labeling, or QA for computer vision, robotics, or autonomous systems. - Experience with 3D spatial data (LiDAR, point clouds, depth maps, spatial trajectories, multi-camera feeds ...

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What is a map annotation?

A Map Annotation job involves labeling, tagging, or annotating geographic data to improve the accuracy of digital maps. This can include identifying roads, landmarks, businesses, addresses, and other points of interest. Annotators help train AI and mapping systems by reviewing and verifying location-based information. The role requires attention to detail, spatial awareness, and sometimes familiarity with local geography. These jobs are often remote and may be project-based.

What does a map annotation do?

In a Map Annotation role, your day often involves reviewing and labeling satellite imagery or digital maps using specialized software to identify features like roads, buildings, or natural landmarks. You may work independently or as part of a team, following detailed guidelines to ensure consistency and high accuracy across the dataset. Collaboration with supervisors or quality assurance teams is common to resolve ambiguities and uphold annotation standards. The work is usually computer-based, and you might attend regular meetings to discuss updates to project requirements or annotation protocols. Over time, you can expand your responsibilities by training new teammates or moving into lead annotator or project coordinator roles.

What skills and qualifications are needed for map annotation?

To thrive as a Map Annotation specialist, you should have excellent attention to detail, spatial reasoning abilities, and familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS) or digital mapping platforms. Proficiency with annotation tools like ArcGIS, QGIS, or proprietary annotation software is often required, and some roles may prefer prior experience or training in cartography or remote sensing. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to follow complex guidelines are valuable soft skills in this position. These skills and qualities are vital because accuracy and consistency in annotating map data directly influence the quality of geographic datasets used in applications like navigation, autonomous vehicles, and urban planning.

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Data Annotation Engineer

Washington, DC • On-site

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Job description

  • Receive, validate, ingest, and ontology-map the ODIN mission-aligned corpus from AFS delivery
  • Produce the ODIN load report: corpus description, ontology mapping, readiness state
  • Configure CVAT annotation pipeline against the Phase 1 starter kit rule pack
  • Operate both self-service and lightweight white-glove annotation paths during Phase D corpus production
  • Produce 50-100 label demonstration corpus across synthetic and mission-aligned content
  • Support QA/Evaluation Lead on QC execution and corpus annotation dry-runs
  • Associate DataCard provenance records with annotated and synthetic outputs in coordination with the Solution Architect.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience may substitute for degree on a 2-for-1 basis.
  • 5+ years total professional experience, 3+ years in data engineering or annotation operations
  • CVAT - deployment and day-to-day operation required; this is not a nice-to-have
  • Annotated dataset ingest pipelines: schema mapping, format validation, ontology alignment
  • Full-motion video (FMV) annotation concepts and tooling
  • Python scripting for data wrangling, validation, and format conversion
  • Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
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