Data Annotation Specialist, Arabic Language Najdi/Hijazi Dialect
Remote • Canada • Contract
Posted 2mo ago
About the job
Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity by training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises. We are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. Data quality is foundational to this process, and as a Data Annotation Specialist, you will play a crucial role in improving Large Language Model performance by labeling, ranking, auditing, and correcting text output. This is a part-time independent contractor position with a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Label and rank machine learning data with advanced proficiency in Arabic (Najdi/Hijazi).
- Audit and rectify inaccuracies in language data, including text, image, JSON, TSV/CSV, and Markdown.
- Complete reading and text-based assignments with high attention to detail.
- Evaluate and complete preference-based tasks, assessing which Arabic (Najdi/Hijazi) responses best conform to project guidelines.
- Identify and suggest opportunities for improving data quality and model performance in Arabic (Najdi/Hijazi) language tasks.
- Provide feedback to cross-functional team members, particularly on Arabic (Najdi/Hijazi) language-related matters.
- Maintain meticulous attention to detail while performing repetitive and precise tasks with language data.
Requirements
- Native or near-native proficiency in Arabic (Najdi/Hijazi).
- Excellent command over English.
- Expert reading and writing skills.
- Basic familiarity with JSON/TSV/CSV/Markdown data manipulation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- High tolerance for repetitive and monotonous work.
- Ability to follow complex instructions, navigate ambiguity, and work independently.
- Superb sense of urgency and time management.
- Curiosity about technology and a knack for tackling problems in creative ways.
- A reliable laptop (Bring Your Own Device).
Benefits
- 30 CAD/hour contract rate
- Performance incentives