Russian Data & Labelling Specialist for ML

TikTok; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Data Understanding Specialist (Russian speaking) at the Data Cycling Centre in Kuala Lumpur. You will bridge machine learning engineers and labellers to apply structure to unstructured data for Russian content, enabling high-quality data for world-class ML solutions.

You will define labelling rules for Russian content, train labellers, monitor data quality, and manage Russian-speaking stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and transparency across the data pipeline.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Russian is required to communicate with Russian markets & stakeholders and fluency in English as the working language.
• Minimum 1 year experience with data/business analytics education/experience.
• Proficiency in data interpretation and analysis; interest in AI and ML concepts, particularly in data annotation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear communication with requestors and labellers.
• Some experience in project management with organizational skills to manage multiple tasks concurrently, preferably in a data environment.
• Demonstrates learning agility with strong problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Define clear and unambiguous labelling rules for Russian-content to ensure high quality labelling output.
• Simplify labelling rules to reduce contextual knowledge and provide training to Russian labellers.
• Ensure labelling rules meet model training requirements for the Russian market.
• Monitor and review quality of labelled data for the Russian market.
• Timely root-cause identification of quality issues for remediation.
• Identify opportunities to optimize delivery across the data pipeline.
• Deliver projects on time and manage key risks that arise.
• Deep dive into issues during project lifecycle with solutions that ensure delivery.
• Manage Russian-speaking stakeholders to drive transparency across the data delivery pipeline.

Skills

Russian fluency

English fluency

Data analytics

Data interpretation

AI/ML concepts interest

Communication skills

Project management

Learning agility

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Self-starter

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Job description

TikTok is seeking a Data Understanding Specialist (Russian speaking) at the Data Cycling Centre in Kuala Lumpur. You will bridge machine learning engineers and labellers to apply structure to unstructured data for Russian content, enabling high-quality data for world-class ML solutions.

You will define labelling rules for Russian content, train labellers, monitor data quality, and manage Russian-speaking stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and transparency across the data pipeline.