Generalist for Data Annotation

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a Generalist for Data Annotation to contribute to an innovative AI data platform. In this remote contractor role, you will annotate and categorize image data with accuracy, following detailed guidelines and project timelines.

You will work with a distributed team, communicating clearly in writing and verbally, adapting to evolving standards, and delivering high-quality annotations that help train next-generation AI models.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in data annotation, with a focus on image-based projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, accurate annotations.
• Proficiency in using annotation tools and platforms for image datasets.
• Experience working independently on complex projects and meeting project goals.
• Ability to adapt to new guidelines, tools, or project requirements as needed.
• Background in fields such as computer vision, data analysis, or related domains is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Precisely annotate and categorize image data according to detailed project guidelines.
• Review and validate annotations for consistency and quality, identifying and correcting any discrepancies.
• Provide constructive feedback on annotation processes, contributing to continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with project participants and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve questions.
• Document annotation methodologies and articulate rationale for labeling decisions.
• Adapt to evolving annotation standards and quickly integrate feedback into your workflow.
• Meet defined project deliverables within established timelines.

Skills

image data annotation

attention to detail

written and verbal communication

remote collaboration

annotation tools

quality assurance

documentation

adaptability

time management

Job description

Pay: $21 - $35/hour

Required Skills
image data annotation
attention to detail
written and verbal communication
remote collaboration
annotation tools
quality assurance
documentation
adaptability
time management
About micro1
micro1 is a data lab that helps AI labs & Enterprises train foundational models and agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings.

Our AI recruiting agent sources and vets domain experts for our data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data. Our research spans high-value, specialized domains (legal, medical, finance, coding, etc.), where expert-level data is the hardest to produce and most valuable for advanced model performance. Our pipeline performance system ensures both quality and velocity.

Role Title: Generalist for Data Annotation

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Generalists for Data Annotation to contribute to a customer’s innovative project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. This opportunity centers on image data annotation, requiring both accuracy and attention to detail while collaborating with a distributed project team. Clear and effective written and verbal communication are pivotal to success.

Scope of Work

Precisely annotate and categorize image data according to detailed project guidelines.
Review and validate annotations for consistency and quality, identifying and correcting any discrepancies.
Provide constructive feedback on annotation processes, contributing to continuous improvement.
Collaborate with project participants and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve questions.
Document annotation methodologies and articulate rationale for labeling decisions.
Adapt to evolving annotation standards and quickly integrate feedback into your workflow.
Meet defined project deliverables within established timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in data annotation, with a focus on image-based projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration.
Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, accurate annotations.
Proficiency in using annotation tools and platforms for image datasets.
Experience working independently on complex projects and meeting project goals.
Ability to adapt to new guidelines, tools, or project requirements as needed.
Background in fields such as computer vision, data analysis, or related domains is a plus.
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