Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$55K - $100K/yr
... data collection and annotation -- delivering the datasets that frontier AI research requires and remote workforce marketplaces can't. We own projects end-to-end, from scoping and protocol design ...
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Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$55K - $100K/yr
... data collection and annotation -- delivering the datasets that frontier AI research requires and remote workforce marketplaces can't. We own projects end-to-end, from scoping and protocol design ...
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To thrive as a Remote Data Annotation specialist, strong attention to detail, accuracy, and familiarity with basic data processing concepts are essential, often requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience using data labeling platforms, annotation tools (such as Labelbox or Supervisely), and sometimes familiarity with spreadsheet software may be required. Excellent time management, communication skills, and the ability to work independently are valuable soft skills in this remote role. These skills are vital to ensure that data annotations are consistent, precise, and delivered on schedule, which directly impacts the quality of AI and machine learning outcomes.
Daily tasks for a Remote Data Annotation role usually involve reviewing and labeling large volumes of data—such as images, audio clips, text, or video—according to specific project guidelines. You will use specialized annotation tools to identify objects, transcribe content, categorize information, or tag relevant features to support machine learning projects. Communication with project managers or quality assurance teams may be necessary for feedback and clarity on guidelines. Most roles also require regular self-checks for accuracy and the ability to meet productivity quotas or deadlines. This structure allows for a combination of focused individual work and occasional team collaboration to ensure project goals are met.
A Remote Data Annotation job involves labeling, tagging, or categorizing data (such as images, text, audio, or video) to help improve machine learning models. This work is typically done from home using specialized annotation tools provided by employers. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential, as the quality of annotations directly impacts AI model performance. Many companies hire remote annotators on a freelance, part-time, or contractual basis.
$55K - $100K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 21 days ago
Real-world data is the competitive edge in AI.
HumanSignal is a human data partner for companies building AI models and products. Our customers ship better AI, faster, because we partner with their researchers from real-world data creation to annotation to delivery.
We design and create datasets from scratch, recruit and manage the domain experts who evaluate model output, and run everything through our own platform, Label Studio, the open-source standard for data labeling and evaluation, used by over 1 million practitioners worldwide.
We specialize in the operationally complex: real-world data collection, multimodal pipelines, and multi-step workflows. Advanced ML and AI teams use our enterprise platform to run their own data factories, and our services team to extend their reach where in-house capacity runs out.
If you want to do work that materially shapes how the next generation of AI products gets built, we'd love to talk.
Level: Individual Contributor
Compensation: $55,000 – $100,000
Location: San Francisco, CA preferred; open to other remote options
HumanSignal Services runs on expert talent — and we need a lot of it, fast. As our high-volume recruiter, you are the engine that keeps our data programs fully staffed with the right contributors at the right time. This isn't a post-and-pray recruiting role. You'll be proactive, scrappy, and relentless — sourcing, screening, and moving candidates through a pipeline that never stops. When a program needs 500 vetted domain experts in 72 hours, you're the one who makes it happen. Speed matters here, but so does quality — the wrong contributor wastes everyone's time and hurts the data. You'll own both.
You'll run high-volume sourcing across multiple channels simultaneously — job boards, LinkedIn, niche communities, referral networks, and anywhere else qualified talent lives. You'll screen candidates quickly and accurately, matching domain expertise to program requirements. You'll own pipeline health metrics — application volume, time-to-fill, screen-to-hire ratios — and hold yourself accountable to them daily. You'll work hand-in-hand with Strategic Project Leads and Operations to understand what each program actually needs, not just what the job description says. When a pipeline dries up or a new program spins up overnight, you don't wait to be told — you move. The programs don't stop for recruiting, so recruiting can't stop either.
HumanSignal Services specializes in operationally complex, multimodal data collection and annotation — delivering the datasets that frontier AI research requires and remote workforce marketplaces can't. We own projects end-to-end, from scoping and protocol design through final delivery, running on-site and distributed expert workforces across 50+ knowledge domains, 30+ languages, and 75+ countries. Our work spans RLHF, evals, red-teaming, and custom multimodal data creation, all powered by Label Studio Enterprise and built on a foundation of rigorous quality workflows, ethical sourcing, and full data security.
HumanSignal is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. HumanSignal does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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Software development
51 - 200 Employees
San Francisco, CA, US
2019