Data Annotation Specialist (English US) \u007C South Bay

Company: Welocalize
Location: Menlo Park
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description OVERVIEW We are seeking a Data Annotation Specialist to contribute to a high-profile technology project. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of data annotation, and data handling. Additionally, they must be fully proficient in English (U.S.) and possess excellent communication skills. They will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of the project data. Project Details Job Title: Data Annotation Specialist Location: On-site at one of our offices in the South Bay (Menlo Park or Sunnyvale) Hours: 40 hours weekly Language: English (US) Employment Type: W-2 Contract Duration: 12 months Pay rate: $26.05/Hour Must have valid work authorization in the US (We do not sponsor VISAs at this time) Responsibilities Conduct data annotation Collaborate with team members on-site Ensure secure handling of data and maintain confidentiality Requirements Proficiency in English (U.S.) at a fully fluent level is required . At least 2 years of data annotation experience Excellent communication skills Augmented Reality experience is a plus No technical skills required, but a linguistic background and/or formal QA experience is required Ability to work 100% on-site Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Benefits Paid Sick Time Employee Assistance Program Following eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance HSA Voluntary Life Insurance Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Please note that in order to verify work authorization as is required by Federal law (I-9 process), all new employees must complete a live video verification with their selected IDs and provide photos of these selected IDs within their first 3 days of employment. To know more details (Click here) In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. In addition, we employ anti-fraud checks to ensure all candidates meet the requirements of the program. As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving our global clients in the markets that matter to them. www.welocalize.com To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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