ML/OpenCV Data Labeler
Turing • United States, Germany
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Listed
25d ago
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About the Role
We’re looking for a Machine Learning / Computer Vision Data Labeler to support customers onboarding and build high-quality training datasets for our computer vision products used in manufacturing environments. This role sits at the intersection of ML data operations and light product/customer work—you’ll help us understand what customers do on the factory floor, collect and analyze representative sample data from each station, and translate real-world processes into clear labeling instructions and reliable datasets. This is not a super-senior role, but it does require strong ownership, attention to detail, and comfort working with highly confidential customer data.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and execute sample data capture across all manufacturing stations, ensuring coverage of real-world variation
- Work with our on-site implementation team to validate camera setup outputs (camera position, field of view, recording settings, connectivity, sample clips/images).
- Organize, clean, and curate datasets (images/video), including selecting representative samples, filtering unusable footage, and documenting capture conditions.
- Perform data labeling/annotation for computer vision tasks (e.g., classification, object detection, segmentation, defect tagging, action/process step labeling—depending on the use case).
- Create and maintain labeling taxonomies and annotation guidelines that are consistent, scalable, and easy for others to follow.
- Run quality checks (spot checks, consistency reviews, edge-case handling) and partner with ML/Engineering to continuously improve label quality.
- Conduct lightweight exploratory analysis on incoming datasets (e.g., distributions, coverage gaps, common failure modes, ambiguity hot-spots).
- Flag data issues early (missing stations, misaligned camera views, insufficient examples, inconsistent definitions) and propose fixes.
- Provide structured feedback to ML and product teams: what data we have, what we’re missing, and what will improve model performance.
- Support customer onboarding by learning what the client does, mapping their workflow/stations, and translating their needs into data/labeling requirements.
- Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and occasionally with customers to align on labeling definitions, success criteria, timelines, and data handling expectations.
- Document processes, station definitions, and dataset decisions so teams can move fast and stay aligned.
- Work with sensitive/secret customer manufacturing data and follow strict security policies (access control, secure transfer/storage, need-to-know practices, and customer-specific handling requirements).
Qualifications
- 1–4 years of experience in a role involving data labeling/annotation, ML data operations, computer vision datasets
- Working knowledge of computer vision fundamentals (classification vs detection vs segmentation; what labels are used for; why consistency matters).
- Experience with labeling tools such as CVAT, Labelbox, V7, Supervisely, or similar (or the ability to learn quickly).
- Comfort working with data formats/workflows (e.g., CSV/JSON annotations, COCO-style formats, dataset folders, basic versioning concepts).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain labeling decisions and customer workflows clearly.
- Professional maturity and discretion—ability to handle highly confidential customer data.
- German language ok, strong communication in English preferred
Nice to Have
- Exposure to manufacturing environments (industrial processes, station-based workflows, quality inspection).
- Familiarity with camera systems / video capture pipelines (e.g., frame rate, resolution trade-offs, lighting impacts, field of view).
Offer Details
- Full-time employment via temporary agency (EoR)
- Remote only, full-time dedication (40 hours/week)
- EU Timezones
- Competitive compensation package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and teamwork
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in English or German
Why this role
This ML/OpenCV Data Labeler role covers labeling image and video data using OpenCV-adjacent computer vision workflows. The output feeds datasets used to train and evaluate AI vision models, so labeling precision matters more than speed alone.
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Turing calls it the Intelligent Talent Cloud. You build a profile and go through vetting (automated tests, an AI-powered interview, practical skill assessments), and once vetted, Turing's algorithm surfaces your profile directly to partner companies like Fortune 500s and top AI labs. You don't browse listings or bid on work; matches come to you.
How and when does Turing pay contractors?
Monthly, in USD, via Deel, Payoneer, or direct bank transfer. You're engaged as an independent contractor responsible for your own local taxes. Plan your cash flow around a monthly cycle if you're used to weekly payouts elsewhere.
What does task-based AI training work look like?
Practical, hands-on data work: recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. Tasks are designed to be short and distinct, typically 5 to 60 minutes each.
What does Data Science work look like for a ML/OpenCV Data Labeler?
Tasks here are scoped to Data Science, not generic labeling. As a ML/OpenCV Data Labeler, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Data Science) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Data Science background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Data Annotation, English, German, and Entry Level are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
How much does this specific role pay?
The listing doesn't state a rate. The $20–$45/hr shown here is our estimate from the role type and location (see /pay-methodology), so treat it as a rough guide and confirm the actual rate with the platform before committing time.
Do I need to be fluent in English or German?
Yes. This role specifically requires English or German proficiency, on top of the English most AI training work assumes by default. If English is not a language you're fluent in, this is not the right role. Filter for your native language to find better-matched listings.
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Can I apply from outside the United States or Germany?
This specific role is open only to people based in the United States and Germany. If you are somewhere else, applying is unlikely to lead to an offer even if you pass the assessment, because the restriction is usually about where the work can legally be contracted rather than your skills. Read the full description for any tax-residency or right-to-work caveats before you apply, since they can differ by country.