Company: Upwork
Location: United States (Remote)
Employment Type: Contractor
🌍 Bring Your Language Skills to Life — Join Upwork’s AI Data Annotation Team!
Do you have a passion for languages
and an eye for detail? Are you eager to make a real impact on the future of
artificial intelligence? Upwork is seeking talented data annotators
proficient in a wide variety of languages to contribute to cutting-edge
machine learning projects that will transform how technology understands
human language.
Whether you're fluent in Amharic,
Yoruba, Swahili, Tigrinya, Haitian Creole, or one
of many other languages, this is your chance to play a key role in shaping the
next generation of AI and natural language processing (NLP) systems. This
remote, contractor position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work
from anywhere in the United States.
In this role, you’ll be applying
your language expertise to annotate, translate, and categorize data, helping AI
models improve their understanding of the linguistic nuances that make human
language so rich and complex. Your work will directly influence the
development of advanced AI systems that will make language technology more
accessible and accurate worldwide.
This role is ideal for individuals
who are meticulous, detail-oriented, and excited by the intersection of linguistics
and technology. If you have experience in data annotation, linguistic
analysis, or related fields, and want to contribute to projects that push
the boundaries of AI, we encourage you to apply!
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Job Overview
Are you passionate about languages and keen on contributing to cutting-edge artificial intelligence projects? We are seeking highly qualified data annotators proficient in a wide range of languages to support our machine learning initiatives.
If you have an eye for
linguistic detail, experience in data annotation, and a deep understanding of
the nuances within your language of expertise, we encourage you to apply. This
role is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are meticulous,
detail-oriented, and excited about the intersection of technology and
linguistics.
Languages Required
We are looking for native or fluent
speakers of the following languages:
Amharic, Ewe, Hausa, Igbo, Lingala, Luganda, Oromo, Kinyarwanda, Kikuyu, Shona,
Somali, Swahili, Tigrinya, Akan/Twi, Wolof, isiXhosa, Yoruba, Setswana, Fulani,
Rundi (Kirundi), Chichewa, Bambara, Afrikaans, Guaraní, Quechua, Nahuatl,
Aymara, Maya, Mixtec, Otomi, Zapotec, Haitian, and Jamaican.
Key Responsibilities
As a data annotator, your primary
responsibilities will involve handling and processing language-based data to
improve the accuracy and efficiency of machine learning models. Your duties
will include:
- Data Collection: Gathering linguistic data
relevant to AI models.
- Data Labeling & Categorization:
Accurately tagging and categorizing data based on specific linguistic
guidelines.
- Language Translation: Translating text while
preserving contextual accuracy and linguistic nuances.
- Quality Control: Ensuring high-quality
annotations that align with project standards.
Your contributions will directly
impact the development of cutting-edge AI and NLP systems, making
language-based technology more accessible and effective worldwide.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Prior experience in data annotation, linguistic
analysis, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of the linguistic intricacies,
cultural context, and dialectal variations of the language you specialize
in.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a keen
ability to follow structured guidelines.
- Passion for language, linguistics, and AI-driven
innovation.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
efficiently.
Why Join Us?
By working with us, you’ll have the
opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking AI projects that shape the future
of human-machine communication. If you love languages, technology, and
problem-solving, this role will allow you to use your skills in a meaningful
way.
We look forward to your
application!