Data Annotation Team Leader
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About the Role
WeRide.ai is hiring a Data Annotation Team Leader to lead, train, and empower global data annotators. The role involves driving quality excellence, optimizing processes, and delivering high-quality annotated data.
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Responsibilities
- Lead, train and empower global data annotators, serving as the go to expert for daily guidance and Q&A support
- Collaborate with stakeholders to monitor feedback and acceptance outcomes, translating insights into actionable improvements
- Design and implement a robust quality control framework overseeing the entire annotation lifecycle
- Anticipate operational risks and recommend process enhancements and efficiency strategies
- Own project timelines and quality benchmarks by strategically planning workloads and coordinating resources
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field
- Minimum 2.5 years experience in data annotation
- English and Chinese (written and spoken) is a MUST
- Familiar with fundamental data analysis techniques, including descriptive statistics, data cleaning, and preprocessing
- Proficient in using data analysis tools to perform basic analysis on annotated datasets
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead, Train & Empower Global Teams: Drive the training and development of overseas data annotators, serving as the go to expert for daily guidance and Q&A support. Proactively document recurring challenges, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions to elevate team performance an
- Turn Feedback into Continuous Improvement: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to monitor feedback and acceptance outcomes. Translate insights into actionable improvements by refining annotation methodologies and enhancing guidelines — ensuring quality standards are not only met but consistently e
- Champion Quality Excellence: Design and implement a robust quality control framework that oversees the entire annotation lifecycle. Establish clear evaluation metrics, conduct comprehensive audits, and safeguard project integrity by preventing substandard data from progressing downstream.
- Optimize Processes & Drive Efficiency: Anticipate operational risks and identify potential team management challenges before they arise. Leverage hands on experience to recommend smart process enhancements and efficiency strategies that strengthen overall project execution.
- Deliver with Precision & Accountability: Own project timelines and quality benchmarks by strategically planning workloads and coordinating resources effectively. Ensure high quality data is delivered on schedule, meeting — and surpassing — client expectations.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
- Minimum 2.5 years experience in data annotation is required.
- Able to quickly understand project requirements and adapt to operational workflows.
- English and Chinese (written and spoken) is a MUST.
- Able to read and interpret English annotation guidelines and technical documentation accurately.
- Capable of supporting data annotation tasks for international projects.
- Familiar with fundamental data analysis techniques, including descriptive statistics, data cleaning, and preprocessing.
- Proficient in using data analysis tools to perform basic analysis on annotated datasets.
- Able to provide data driven insights and recommendations to support annotation quality and decision making.
- Experience in Data Annotation is preferable.
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- 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 wou
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