Part Time Ai Data Annotation Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Workstream is a mission-driven company building the all-in-one HR, payroll, and hiring platform for managing the hourly workforce. There are 2.7 billion hourly workers, making up 80% of the global workforce, but this market has been heavily underserved by technology and deserves better. Workstream has been purpose-built for the hourly workforce from day one so that these businesses and their employees can thrive.
Our customers include leading brands from multiple sectors, including Burger King, Carl's Jr./Hardee's, IHOP, KFC, and Culvers. We are a high growth series B company and quickly expanding our product portfolio to deliver on our vision. We are backed by legendary VCs and industry experts like Founders Fund, BOND, and Coatue.
In addition to our core business, Workstream is home to a small, fast-moving Robotics team focused on advancing the next generation of artificial intelligence and robotics. We partner with a leading AI and robotics company to produce high-quality, large-scale egocentric (first-person) video datasets that help train advanced AI models.
Our Robotics team develops scalable data collection and annotation pipelines that enable the efficient creation of high-quality training datasets, helping AI systems better understand human actions, environments, and everyday interactions. We're also building a new category of connected hardware designed to operate reliably throughout the day in thousands of homes and businesses. By combining cutting-edge data collection, automation, and hardware innovation, this team is helping shape the future of intelligent systems and real-world AI applications.
About the Role
We're hiring contractors to participate in structured recording and data collection sessions that support our artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning, and research initiatives. In this role, you'll help us capture real-world human activities, object interactions, food preparation, movement patterns, and task-oriented workflows across a variety of controlled or simulated environments - including office, retail, residential-style, kitchen, storage, workshop, laboratory, and tabletop settings.
Most sessions take place at our main office, but you may occasionally be dispatched to nearby filming locations as projects require.
Compensation

• $20 per hour, paid for all approved hours worked
• Pre-approved travel expenses reimbursed for nearby-location sessions

Schedule & Participation

• Typical recording sessions run two (2) to four (4) hours
• Standard session windows:
• Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Scheduling is flexible and based on project availability and operational needs
• Consistent weekly participation is strongly preferred
• Additional session opportunities may be offered based on reliability, availability, operational needs, and project demand

What You'll Do
Participate in guided task sessions, which may include:

• Object handling, manipulation, sorting, and organizing
• Cleaning, wiping, and surface care
• Packaging, unpackaging, assembly, and disassembly
• Carrying, lifting, and repositioning objects
• Movement-based and tabletop manipulation workflows
• Simulated workplace, operational, or household activities

**Tasks vary based on project needs, environment, and equipment setup.**
Perform food preparation activities in residential- or commercial-style kitchen settings, including:

• Washing, peeling, trimming, and inspecting fresh produce
• Cutting, chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing ingredients with standard kitchen knives
• Measuring, weighing, and portioning per provided recipes
• Mixing, stirring, whisking, folding, and kneading by hand or with handheld tools
• Operating small kitchen appliances (blenders, food processors, stand mixers, toasters, kettles, microwaves, coffee makers) under safe-use conditions
• Stovetop, oven, and other heat-based cooking when expressly permitted by session instructions
• Plating, garnishing, portioning, and arranging food for service or photography
• Packaging prepared food and beverages for storage or transport
• Setting tables, serving food, and clearing dishware
• Washing, drying, sanitizing, and storing kitchen tools and surfaces
• Stocking and rotating pantry, refrigerator, and kitchen storage
• Disposing of food waste and recyclables per site procedures

Participate in recording sessions while wearing or operating lightweight equipment such as:

• Head-, chest-, and wrist-mounted cameras
• Motion capture devices
• Audio capture equipment
• Environmental or sensor-based recording devices

You may also be asked to:

• Start, stop, and verify recording status and quality
• Reposition or adjust assigned equipment
• Help with basic equipment prep, charging, calibration, storage, and reset
• Participate in prototype, workflow, or equipment trials
• Identify and communicate technical issues, usability concerns, or operational inconsistencies
• Provide feedback on recording workflows, task clarity, equipment comfort, and session experience
• Assist onsite staff with basic debugging, troubleshooting, or validation when requested

Support operational workflows by:

• Following session instructions from project coordinators and onsite staff
• Staying engaged and attentive throughout active recording periods
• Communicating clearly about operational or technical issues
• Sharing feedback on workflow clarity, equipment usability, and session procedures

Travel to nearby filming locations as needed, which may include local retail spaces, residential-style settings, partner-operated environments, kitchens, workshops, or other pre-approved venues within reasonable travel distance of the main office. When dispatched, you'll:

• Confirm the location assignment and reporting time in advance
• Arrive on time and ready to begin
• Follow all site-specific access, safety, and conduct procedures
• Transport assigned equipment with care and return it to the Company afterward
• Limit recording to pre-approved areas and individuals
• Promptly report any incident, safety concern, or operational issue

Travel time, expense reimbursement, and any additional terms will be communicated in advance of each dispatch. You may decline a specific nearby-location assignment without penalty, subject to performance and participation standards.
Who You Are

• Comfort performing a wide range of physical tasks, including kitchen and food preparation work
• Willingness to wear lightweight recording equipment for extended periods
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured instructions
• Reliability, punctuality, and clear communication
• Flexibility to participate in varied environments and task types
• Ability to provide constructive feedback on workflows and equipment

Who Can Apply
We welcome people from all backgrounds. If you're reliable, comfortable on camera, and looking for flexible, hands-on work, we encourage you to apply-even if you're not sure you meet every requirement.
As a general requirement, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/G6AcJWLDvbtM8sJh8
Know More About Workstream

• https://www.workstream.us/blog/funding-series-b
• https://techcrunch.com/2021/08/26/workstreams-text-based-recruitment-tool-gets-a-48m-bet-from-bond-and-beyond/
• https://techbuzz.news/buzzworthy-august-27-2021/

Additional Information
Workstream provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.