Data Annotation Specialist

@ Mercor

Company Introduction

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Role Overview

Position: Data Annotation Specialist – Contract, Remote Commitment: 20 hours per week, through December with potential for extension.

Work on improving AI systems by categorizing and labeling data using predefined taxonomies.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize information from large volumes of data.
• Annotate and categorize text, images, and other data in line with detailed guidelines.
• Apply predefined rubrics and taxonomies to ensure structured, high-quality outputs.
• Flag inconsistencies, ambiguities, or errors in datasets.
• Directly influence the improvement of AI systems.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Based in the United States.
• Ability to synthesize complex or high-volume information into structured formats.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience applying rubrics, taxonomies, or standardized guidelines to tasks.

Engagement Details

• Remote and asynchronous – contractors set their own schedules.
• US-based contractor rate: $40/hour.
• Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect.
• Contractors are classified as independent service providers.

Application Process

Submit your resume. Take the Preference Selection Calibration Assessment. Typical response time: 3-5 business days.

Resources & Support

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Mercor Talent Docs.

For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com.

Key skills/competency

• Data annotation
• Data categorization
• Data labeling
• Synthesis
• Taxonomy
• Rubrics
• Attention
• Communication
• Remote
• Contract