QA Analyst Lead - Data Annotation Specialist (English US) | Sunnyvale

OVERVIEWWe are looking for a QA Analyst Lead - Data Annotation Specialist to join our high-profile technology project.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance, data annotation, team management, and data handling.Key qualifications include full proficiency in U.S. English and exceptional communication skills. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the quality and accuracy of project data and will manage a team of QA Analysts.Project DetailsJob Title: QA Analyst Lead - Data Annotation SpecialistLocation: On-site at our office in Sunnyvale, CAHours: 40 hours weeklyLanguage: English (US)Start date: Early DecemberEmployment Type: W-2 ContractDuration: At least 6 months (with potential for extension)Pay rate: $42/HourMust have valid work authorization in the US (We do not sponsor VISAs at this time)Responsibilities• Manage and mentor a team of QA Analysts dedicated to data annotation• Perform data annotation and quality assurance tasks• Collaborate effectively with team members on-site to meet project goals• Serve as the primary point of contact for various stakeholders, both internal and external• Ensure secure handling of data and uphold strict confidentiality standardsRequirements• Proficiency in English (U.S.) at a fully fluent level is required.• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data annotation• At least 2 years of experience in team management• Proven experience in quality assurance• Excellent communication skills• Experience in Augmented Reality is a plus• No technical skills required, but a linguistic background and/or formal QA experience is essential• Ability to work 100% on-site• Strong attention to detail and exceptional problem-solving skillsBenefits• 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$42 - $42 an hourPlease 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.comTo 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.