As an Audio Engineering Specialist, you will leverage your expertise to enhance next-generation AI audio technologies. This role is pivotal in identifying and classifying audio artifacts, providing high-quality annotations, and delivering actionable feedback that shapes the quality of AI-driven audio products. If you are passionate about sound, detail-oriented, and thrive in both collaborative and independent settings, this position is an excellent fit for you.

• Listen to short audio clips and classify audio artifacts such as noise, clipping, echo, misalignments, and compression-related issues.
• Produce precise annotations and detailed corrective feedback to support machine learning model improvement.
• Review and QA annotation work created by other contributors, ensuring consistency and accuracy across the team.
• Document edge cases with clear notes and illustrative examples, contributing to shared annotation guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with the training team to refine annotation procedures and drive inter-annotator agreement.
• Utilize and provide feedback on browser-based annotation tools and workflow optimizations.
• Maintain rigorous quality standards in every task, ensuring data integrity and effective communication at all times.

• Proven experience in audio annotation, descriptive captioning, transcription, podcast/audio editing, or audio QA.
• Strong background in audio restoration with advanced proficiency in tools such as iZotope RX, Cedar Studio, Adobe Audition, or similar.
• Deep familiarity with audio engineering terminology and common recording/production faults.
• Demonstrated ability to use browser-based annotation tools and follow structured workflows.
• Keen ear for subtle audio details and anomalies; prior experience as a reviewer or annotator is highly valued.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with particular care for clarity in notes and discussions.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time, contract (approximately 15 to 40 hours per week)

Hourly rate ranges from $25 to $55.

This position is remote and open to candidates who meet the required qualifications.