Data Annotator Lead

A globally leading consumer device company based in Sunnyvale, CA is looking for Data Engineer III to join their team. This individual will regularly collaborate cross-functionally 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 our organization. You will collaborate with vendor annotation leads and the organization managers to lead annotation operation development and execution.

Key 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 success 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 report to stakeholders

• Develop and implement annotation working guidelines to ensure the compliance with 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

Minimum 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.

• Proven ability to create, maintain, and optimize SOPs for high-volume annotation, improving efficiency and scalability.

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of SQL and/or Python for data querying and scripting.

• Experience with annotation tool and/or AIML model development

Type: Contract

Duration: 10 months with extension

Work Location: Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid)

Pay Rate: $85.00 - $100.00/ph (DOE)