Data Annotation Specialist (US - Contract)

Data Annotation Specialist (US - Contract)Salary/Hourly Rate:$40 - $47 per hourOnsite/Remote:This is an onsite role in Seattle, WAPosition Overview:At Expedia Group, we are looking for candidates to match the dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive spirit of our company for a 12-month temporary assignment. We act as one team, working towards a common goal; to bring the world within reach. We relentlessly strive for better, but not at the cost of the customer. We act with humility and optimism, respecting ideas big and small. We value diversity and voices of all volumes.The Traveler Voice & Content team develops AI models for all domains and modalities such as text and image. It primarily consists of a Machine Learning Scientists with diverse educational and cultural background. This role focuses on annotation (aka labeling) data used for developing AI models. The type of data could be text or image. Attention to detail, being precise and consistent, strong analytical skills, familiarity with AI models in text or image domain are important.Responsibilities of the Data Annotation Specialist:• Focuses on annotation (aka labeling) data used for developing AI models• Analyze raw data in the form of text or image and label based on a set of guidelines is the primary function of this role• Document and maintain guidelines and logic for labeling/annotation• Communicate with other team members including engineers on how the labeling is done and resolve disagreements on labeling logic• Work with large amounts of data in text and image formQualifications of the Data Annotation Specialist:• A minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience required• Background in linguistics or image processing is a plus• Labeling station experience• Familiarity with AI models in text or image domain are required• Familiarity with unstructured (raw) data• English speaking is required (bilingual preferred)• Strong analytical skills• Strong attention to detail and the ability to be precise and consistentPlease note contractors are engaged to provide services to Expedia Group on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner.As a woman-owned firm, Atrium values diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Expedia. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.No C2C or Third-Party Vendors