Data Validation Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Label, tag, transcribe, segment, or categorize text, images, video, audio, or sensor data in accordance with project-specific style guides and taxonomies.

• Apply bounding boxes, polygons, keypoints, or segmentation masks to visual data for computer vision initiatives.

• Maintain a consistent labeling speed while achieving or surpassing minimum throughput targets without compromising accuracy.

• Review peer or vendor annotations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with guidelines.

• Identify systematic errors, edge cases, and ambiguous instructions; escalate recurring patterns to team leads or guideline owners.

• Conduct spot-checks and comprehensive audits on annotated datasets prior to delivery or model training.

• Track and report quality metrics using internal tools or spreadsheets.

• Re-annotate or amend flagged data points and document the reasons for changes.

• Provide structured feedback regarding annotation guidelines.

• Participate in calibration sessions to ensure alignment of labeling standards.

• Assist in piloting new annotation tasks and testing draft guidelines on sample data.

• Document recurring edge cases and contribute examples to internal knowledge bases or FAQs.

• Complete assigned tasks within annotation platforms.

• Monitor assignments, deadlines, and completion status within project management tools.

• Promptly communicate any blockers, ambiguous cases, or technical issues to team leads.

• Function as a flexible position, scaling hours up during peak periods and reducing them when volume decreases.

• Progress on assignments is monitored through a reporting mechanism by the Artificial Intelligence Project Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Proven ability to adhere to detailed written instructions with a high level of precision.

• Strong attention to detail and consistency, particularly in repetitive tasks performed over extended periods.

• Comfortable working with ambiguity and adept at flagging uncertain cases rather than making guesses.

• Basic computer literacy: proficient in navigating web-based tools, spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets/Microsoft List), and ticketing/task systems.

• Excellent written communication skills for documenting edge cases and providing constructive feedback.

• Capability to meet productivity and quality targets in a metrics-driven environment.

• Prior experience in data annotation, content moderation, transcription, quality assurance, proofreading, editing, or a related detail-oriented field is preferred.

• Some overlap with business hours (8:00 am CST – 5:00 pm CST) is required.

• Occasional availability during evenings and weekends.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to data handling protocols, especially regarding sensitive, proprietary, or personally identifiable data.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work schedules.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Health Insurance – including Dental and Vision.

• Telehealth services.

• Health Savings Account.

• Accident Insurance.

• Critical Illness Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• Long Term Care Insurance.

• Short Term Disability Insurance.

• Long Term Disability Insurance.

• Associate Assistance Fund.

• Anderson Cares Natural Disaster Fund.

• Associate Savings Plan.

• Anderson Cares Fund.

• Paid Time Off.

• Discounts on Cell Phone, Vehicle, and Pet Insurance.

• Training & Career Development opportunities.

• Flexible hours.

• Competitive pay.