What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Annotator position at Russell Tobin?
Russell Tobin's client is hiring a Data Quality Annotator in Cupertino, CA
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Remote - Cupertino, CA 95014
Schedule: 8 am - 5pm PST
Pay rate: $24-$26/hr
Description:
We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Data Quality Annotator to join our growing team. As part of the Data Quality Team, you’ll be responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality datasets at scale. This role involves performing in-house data annotation tasks, as well as conducting quality assurance reviews for outsourced projects. Annotation projects may include classification, segmentation (polygons or Photoshop-based matting), bounding box creation, and subjective analysis of visual assets.
Responsibilities:
- Annotate, categorize, and review the quality of annotated data (including text and images).
- Provide detailed feedback on trends and patterns observed within datasets.
- Understand and follow project-specific annotation guidelines and examples.
- Perform repetitive annotation tasks with precision, consistency, and efficiency.
- Evaluate external partner work for quality assurance and apply scoring based on established standards.
- Identify differences and inconsistencies between visual assets with accuracy.
Requirements:
- At least 2 years of professional experience in data annotation, data labeling, or quality assurance.
- Prior Photoshop experience or familiarity with image editing tools.
- Native proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Arabic, Italian, Dutch.
- Strong time management and multitasking skills.
- Proven ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Advanced proficiency in macOS, iOS, and iPadOS applications (Numbers, Keynote, Pages).
- Experience working with macOS 10.14 or higher.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable navigating digital tools, platforms, and internal systems efficiently.
Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:
Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
Salary : $24 - $26