Annotation Operations Lead

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite)

Introduction

This full-time contractor role involves regular collaboration with data collection, annotation, and algorithm development partners. The role serves as the primary point of contact for the scoping, bring-up, and management of multi-discipline data annotation projects within the organization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5 years in operations, project management, or data analysis, with at least 2 years specifically in data annotation operations.
• Proven history of success in leading and managing large scale annotations for multimodal data, including image, video, text, audio, sensor data, metadata, etc.
• Experience with data labeling platforms.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, annotation workflows, and data quality assurance.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and/or Python for data querying and scripting.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear, easy-to-understand instructions for non-technical staff.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects, often with international or remote teams.
• Familiarity with budget tracking, cost reporting, or operational financial practices.
• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering related fields.
• Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry.

Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with annotation tool and/or AIML model development.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimize annotation workflow and instructions to ensure high-throughput, scalability, and accurate annotation.
• Partner with engineering teams to define and align on annotation tool requirements.
• Establish and enforce rigorous QA/QC processes for annotation accuracy and consistency.
• Develop annotation project timeline and ensure the successful delivery of annotations.
• Track, facilitate, and direct priorities for several concurrent annotation efforts.
• Track key performance metrics such as throughput (labels per hour), quality scores, and spend against targets, and provide regular reports to stakeholders.
• Develop and implement annotation working guidelines to ensure compliance with the organization’s security, privacy, and financial guidelines.
• Monitor financial states of purchase orders and budgets to ensure careful spending for uninterrupted service from the vendor.
• Drive supply, equipment, and software ordering in coordination with stakeholders.
• Find, socialize, and implement program improvements in coordination with stakeholders.
• Facilitate project clearances, non-disclosure agreements, and Restricted Project Agreements.
• Ensure vendor compliance with statements of work and service level agreements.

Company Benefits & Culture

• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.