Portuguese (Portugal) Data Quality Analyst - NYC based

Welo Data; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,187 - 61,509; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gourmet Dining

Office Perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) and HSA eligibility

Modern Campus

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Welo Data is seeking a Data Quality Analyst for Project Perseus in New York City. This full-time role involves auditing, mentoring, and maintaining data integrity, requiring 2–4 years of relevant experience. Candidates should have a University Degree and professional-level proficiency in Portuguese, alongside English fluency. The position offers competitive pay and a range of campus benefits, including gourmet dining and wellness programs. Candidates with strong attention to detail are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in data annotation, QA, content quality, or human-in-the-loop workflows.
• Professional-level proficiency in Portuguese and fluent English.
• Experience auditing or reviewing the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Audit the work of DLAs, providing structured feedback.
• Answer complex linguistic questions and interpret guidelines.
• Lead onboarding and training for new associates.
• Monitor queues and identify blockers.
• Spot high-level patterns in behavior to enhance project guidelines.

Skills

Data annotation

Quality Assurance (QA)

Portuguese (Portugal)

English (B2)

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Education

University Degree (Bachelor's or higher)

Job description

The Bridge Between Human Judgment and AI Excellence

Are you an experienced QA professional who knows how to mentor others and maintain a high bar for data integrity? Welo Data is seeking Data Quality Analysts for Project Perseus.

The Mission: Leading the Quality Loop

• Human-to-Human Auditing: Audit the work of DLAs, providing structured, actionable feedback to drive team-wide improvement.
• Tactical Support: Act as the first line of defense for the team—answering complex linguistic questions and interpreting evolving guidelines.
• Onboarding & Coaching: Lead hands-on training for new associates, helping them navigate the nuances of Arabic dialects and AI safety.
• Workflow Orchestration: Monitor queues and identify blockers, escalating risks to Team Leads before they impact the program.
• Strategic Insights: Spot high-level patterns in both human and model behavior, contributing directly to the evolution of project guidelines.

Project Details

• Employment Type: W2 Full-Time Employee
• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Location: New York City (On-Site)
• Pay Rate: 38 $ (per hour)

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 2–4 years in data annotation, QA, content quality, or human-in-the-loop (HITL) workflows.
• Linguistic Mastery: Professional-level proficiency in Portuguese (Portugal) and a University Degree (Bachelor’s or higher).
• English Fluency: B2 level or superior English to handle stakeholder syncs and technical reporting.
• Leadership Instincts: Prior experience auditing or reviewing the work of others; you know how to coach without micromanaging.
• Detail Obsession: A high bar for quality and the ability to stay consistent while guidelines shift in real-time.
• Safety Mindset: Familiarity with safety, compliance, or policy-driven evaluation in a GenAI context.

Premium Campus Benefits

• Gourmet Dining: Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a wide variety of cuisines.
• Office Perks: Micro-kitchens stocked with premium coffee, La Croix, and healthy snacks.
• Wellness & Security: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision + 401(k) and HSA eligibility.
• Modern Campus: Access to rooftop nature parks and state-of-the-art collaborative workspaces.
• Commuter Benefits: Free shuttles, transport perks, and bike-to-work support.