AI Data Annotation Specialist
About OpenTrain OpenTrain is the #1 platform for finding and building careers in AI training and data labeling. We connect people with projects that teach and shape AI systems, letting contributors grow skills, build profiles, and apply to gigs across the industry. This role is with OpenTrain AI as the hiring organization and offers remote, flexible contract work in the fast-growing field of human-centered AI training. About AI training work AI training (also called data labeling or annotation) is the human side of model development: people prepare, review, and improve training examples so models learn useful behavior. Work in this space is often remote, flexible, and accessible — many projects require attention to detail, fluency in a language, or domain knowledge rather than formal industry experience. This role focuses on programming/code datasets and related data-collection and labeling tasks that help models understand code, but the original posting also referenced text, image, and audio annotation in broader project descriptions. The role We are hiring an AI Data Annotation Specialist to work as a contractor on part-time, flexible projects labeling programming and related training data. Workload is under 20 hours per week. Payment is fixed-price at $10 (USD). The employment type is contractor / part-time; labeling software will be provided (listed as "OTHER" in the project details).
- Location requirement: Indian nationals based in India only.
- Primary data type: Computer code / programming.
- Labeling focus: coding-related annotation and data collection tasks.
What you'll do Perform careful, consistent annotation and review of programming/code training examples and related data-collection tasks. Exact task instructions and annotation tools will be provided when you begin a project. Follow task guidelines, meet quality standards and deadlines, and record metadata or labels as required by each assignment.
- Annotate and categorize code snippets, label programming constructs, or tag functional behavior as directed.
- Collect or verify small batches of data when required by the project (data-collection tasks).
- Complete tasks on schedule and report issues or ambiguities to project leads.
Requirements
You must meet these non-negotiable requirements for this posting. Education and location requirements are strict and listed below; please do not apply if you do not meet them.
- Nationality: Indian, based in India (required).
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience level: Expert (the project requests an expert-level contributor).
- Preferred: prior annotation or data-labeling experience (not strictly required but preferred).
- Skills: detail-oriented, basic computer skills, and a strong ability to meet deadlines.
Who should apply This role is well suited to people who have a programming background, care about precision, and want flexible, part-time contract work contributing directly to AI systems. Candidates who have done annotation or data-collection work before, or who have experience working with code samples, will be especially competitive.
- You want flexible hours and can commit to less than 20 hours per week.
- You can follow written guidelines, deliver consistent labels, and manage deadlines as a contractor.
How to apply To apply, send your resume with the exact subject line: "AI Annotation - [Your Name]". Applications must include your current location in India and your relevant experience with code or annotation projects. Because this is a contract role, you'll receive project details, labeling tools, and instructions only after selection and onboarding.
- Application instructions: Email your resume with subject "AI Annotation - [Your Name]" as specified by the posting.
- Compensation: Fixed-price payment of $10 (USD) as listed in the project details.
- Work schedule: Under 20 hours/week, contractor / part-time engagement.
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