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Data Labeling Lead

Canada; United States · Job Posted May 28, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Lead, train, and manage our in-house data labeling team
  • Define, execute, and continuously improve data annotation processes with a very high attention to detail
  • Ensure high-quality data outputs and meet rigorous accuracy and consistency standards
  • Work closely with ML engineers to understand data requirements and edge cases
  • Manage team schedules, specifically coordinating and working nighttime hours Pacific Time (PT).

Requirements

  • Possess a very high attention to detail
  • Have 3+ years of experience working in Python and are comfortable managing basic data labeling apps
  • Have the ability to work nighttime hours PT
  • Hold yourself to a high bar for quality and precision
  • Enjoy solving complex problems and building from first principles
  • Have 3+ years of experience in data labeling, operations, or team management
  • Operate well in fast-changing, high-growth environments
  • Collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
  • Take full ownership from strategy through execution.

Nice to have

  • Have experience at an early-stage or high-growth startup
  • Are familiar with AI/ML data pipelines and labeling tools
  • Care deeply about combining operational excellence with business impact.

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