Data Entry Specialist | Upto $40/hr Remote

Mercor; Montreal; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI talent connection firm is seeking a Data Annotation Specialist. The role is remote and contract-based, requiring candidates to annotate and categorize data to enhance AI systems. Ideal candidates must possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a commitment of 20 hours per week. Compensation is $40/hour, with payments issued weekly. Candidates based in the U.S. are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to synthesize complex or high-volume information into structured formats.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize information from large volumes of data.
• Annotate and categorize text, images, and other data in line with detailed guidelines.
• Apply predefined rubrics and taxonomies to ensure structured, high-quality outputs.
• Flag inconsistencies, ambiguities, or errors in datasets.
• Influence the improvement of AI systems directly.

Skills

Synthesize complex information

Excellent written communication

Job description

Overview

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Role Overview

• Position: Data Annotation Specialist – Contract, Remote
• Commitment: 20 hours per week, through December with potential for extension.
• Work on improving AI systems by categorizing and labeling data using predefined taxonomies.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize information from large volumes of data.
• Annotate and categorize text, images, and other data in line with detailed guidelines.
• Apply predefined rubrics and taxonomies to ensure structured, high-quality outputs.
• Flag inconsistencies, ambiguities, or errors in datasets.
• Influence the improvement of AI systems directly.

Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• Based in the United States.
• Ability to synthesize complex or high-volume information into structured formats.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience applying rubrics, taxonomies, or standardized guidelines to tasks.

Engagement Details

• Remote and asynchronous — contractors set their own schedules.
• $40/hour compensation.
• Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect.
• Contractors are classified as independent service providers.

Application Process

• Submit your resume.
• Take the Preference Selection Calibration Assessment.
• Typical response time: 3-5 business days.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]

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