Data Annotator

Company Domain: Social Media

Position: Data Annotator

Location: 100% remote (MUST BE LOCATED IN US)

Contract: 8 weeks with potential to extend

unable to support C2C at this time

Top Skills:

1. Data annotation experience; ideally experience within video annotation

2. Academic experience within Pyschology, Behavioral Science, or Creative Writing

Description

• Proven video-based human labeling/annotation experience: has annotated behavior in video (emotion/intent/nonverbal cues), not just text; comfortable with edge cases and gold set examples.

• Fast, sound judgment: makes timely decisions with imperfect information, stays consistent, and doesnt get stuck debating every case.

• Guideline adherence + quality discipline: works well in rule-based systems; applies decision rules consistently, is calibration/QA-minded, and incorporates feedback quickly.

• High visual attention to detail: accurately tracks micro-behaviors (face, posture, gaze, gestures, self-soothing) and can tie observations to specific moments in the clip.

• Comfort with ambiguity: Ability to move forward effectively even when information is incomplete or outcomes are uncertain.

• Strong analytical writing: produces concise, evidence-based rationales grounded in observable cues (not vibes or assumptions).

• Empathy / emotional intelligence + neutrality: interprets behavior with nuance (context, masking, mixed affect) and avoids judgmental framing; demonstrates bias/culture awareness.

• Research-oriented + coachable: curious, self-correcting, asks good clarifying questions, and uses calibration outcomes to improve consistency.

• Adaptability + resilience: pivots quickly as taxonomies/priorities change; steady temperament, not easily frustrated, go with the flow.

• Open-mindedness: Comfort with differing viewpoints and perspectives; tendency to agree when the rationale makes sense.

• Problem-solver: Inclination to use resources available to them to find an answer before escalating questions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Menlo Park, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.