Finnish Data Labeler

Welo Data; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation: 6 days

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

HSA

Job summary

Welo Data is seeking detail-oriented Data Labeling Analysts to support speech and voice AI systems. This 100% onsite role focuses on building high-quality datasets from audio and language data, with an emphasis on precision, consistency, and scalable workflows.

The position offers full-time hours (40 per week) and requires work authorization in the U.S. Typical pay is $26–$28 per hour, with full benefits and onsite perks where available.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Finnish at a native level.
• 1 year data labeling experience or related degree.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-volume data labeling and annotation for speech datasets.
• Follow guidelines to ensure consistency and data integrity.
• Tag and categorize audio-language data including transcription.
• Maintain throughput while meeting quality targets.
• Escalate unclear cases and adapt to evolving workflows.

Skills

Finnish language

Attention to detail

Follow guidelines

Strong written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Welo Data is looking for detail-oriented and reliable individuals to join our team as Data Labeling Analysts, supporting speech and voice AI systems.

This is a high-impact production role focused on building the datasets that power real-world AI systems. You’ll be working with audio, speech, and language data — helping ensure models are trained on accurate, well-structured, and representative inputs.

While this role is more execution-focused than evaluation-heavy roles, it still requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and consistency. The work sits at the intersection of language, data, and AI systems — where precision and discipline matter at scale.

We’re looking for people who are dependable, focused, and take pride in producing high-quality work, even across repetitive workflows.

Project Details

• Job Title: Project Perseus | Speech & Voice AI Analyst - Finnish Speakers
• Hiring in: Onsite (Bay Area, Seattle, NYC, or client-dependent)
• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Employment Type: W2 Full-Time Employee
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship)
• Pay Rate: $26 - $28/hour

Important

This is a 100% onsite position — remote work is not available for this role. To be considered, candidates must be located in or able to commute to one of the following cities: NYC, Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Burlingame, Austin, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Chicago, Boston.

What You’ll Do

• Execute high-volume data labeling and annotation tasks across speech and voice datasets
• Follow detailed guidelines to ensure consistency, accuracy, and data integrity at scale
• Work with audio and language data, including transcription, categorization, and tagging
• Maintain strong throughput while meeting quality expectations
• Escalate unclear or ambiguous cases appropriately
• Adapt to evolving guidelines and workflows as systems and requirements change
• Support baseline data production needs for AI training pipelines
• Contribute to team calibrations and quality alignment sessions

What We’re Looking For

• Native-level fluency in Finnish
• Strong written communication skills and language fundamentals
• 1 year of work experience in data labeling, annotation, or content-focused work; or a Bachelor's degree or equivalent academic qualification in a related field.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and apply guidelines consistently
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in repetitive tasks
• Comfort working in structured, process-driven environments
• Ability to manage time effectively and maintain steady output
• Willingness to ask questions and escalation when needed
• Basic familiarity with AI, speech technology, or language data is a plus

Benefits

• Paid Vacation: 6 days
• Paid Company Holidays: 2 days (Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Paid Sick Leave: accrued per applicable state law and company policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (eligibility applies)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional voluntary benefits (life, accident, critical illness, etc.)

Onsite Perks (where Applicable)

• Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Stocked micro-kitchens with snacks and beverages
• Commuter benefits, including shuttles and bike-to-work options
• Unique campus features depending on location