Annotation Lead

Job Title:

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

Annotation and Labelling

• Oversee and participate in accurate annotation and labeling of various data types including

  images, LiDAR point clouds, text, and audio

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• Ensure precise tagging and classification as per detailed project guidelines.

LiDAR Expertise

• Apply in-depth knowledge of LiDAR data to annotate 2D/3D objects, semantic segmentation, and spatial relationships.
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of LiDAR tools, techniques, and best practices.

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of annotators, setting performance benchmarks and conducting regular reviews.
• Allocate tasks, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to quality and productivity standards.
• Train new team members on tools, guidelines, and processes.

Quality Assurance

• Review and audit annotations to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Identify errors, provide constructive feedback, and implement corrective actions.
• Establish and refine QA workflows and checklists.

Process Adherence

• Ensure compliance with annotation guidelines and standards.
• Communicate updates or clarifications in instructions to the team efficiently.

Project Management

• Track project progress and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and QA teams to meet business objectives.

Communication & Reporting

• Maintain effective internal communication and documentation.
• Share weekly reports on team productivity, quality metrics, and project status.

Tool & Technology Usage

• Utilize annotation tools (such as Labelbox, CVAT, Supervisely, or similar) and LiDAR platforms proficiently.
• Provide input on tool enhancements or process improvements.

Adaptability & Learning

• Stay updated with emerging trends in annotation, labeling, and LiDAR.
• Embrace new tools, techniques, or domains as required by the project.

Confidentiality

• Ensure strict data privacy and confidentiality compliance, especially when dealing with proprietary or sensitive datasets.

POC & Presales Costing

• Conduct time & motion analysis to estimate annotation effort, throughput, and resource allocation for accurate project scoping.
• Collaborate with presales teams to prepare cost models and delivery plans aligned with client expectations and use case complexity.
• Lead successful POC executions by setting up workflows, quality benchmarks, and delivering sample outputs to convert leads into long-term projects.

•Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of annotation experience, with

  at least 3 years in LiDAR annotation

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• Proven experience managing annotation teams (minimum 3 years).
• Excellent English Communication Skill written & verbal
• Experience of client and vendor communication
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with annotation tools and platforms.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.