Team Lead (Data Annotation)

Perit AI (YC F26); Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Perit AI (YC F26) in Bengaluru is seeking an AI Annotation Team Lead to steer a data annotation team while actively contributing to the annotation process. This hands-on role involves word alignment and annotation, and requires reviewing team deliverables to maintain high-quality output and productivity.

You will lead up to 50 people, taking ownership of team quality, throughput, coaching, and results, with flexibility for extended hours including Saturdays in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have experience leading teams up to 50 people and taking ownership of team quality, throughput and results.
• Hands-on role involving word alignment and annotation, plus reviewing deliverables to ensure high quality output.

Responsibilities

• Lead the data annotation team and manage daily throughput.
• Review team deliverables and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Ensure high quality output and productivity across the team.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align on targets and priorities.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Mentoring

Annotation & review

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive AI Annotation Team Lead to lead our data annotation team while actively contributing to the annotation process.

This is a hands‑on role that requires performing word alignment and annotation, along with ensuring high-quality output, reviewing team deliverables, and maintaining productivity across the team.

• Key responsibilities:4 hours hands on reviewing, alignment, rating and annotation
• 6 hours quality assurance, coaching, mentoring

Deliverables - Team should meet daily throughput within quality metrics

Must be capable of leading up to 50 people, taking ownership of team quality, throughput, coaching, and results, working flexible or extended hours (including Saturdays), and thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while driving team performance.