Volga Partners Is Hiring An Ai Evaluation & Annotation Specialist

Join a dynamic team working at the forefront of artificial intelligence with this entry to mid-level opportunity as an AI Evaluation & Annotation Specialist (Japanese - USA). Enhance your skills while helping to shape the future of AI technology! 🤖

Position: AI Evaluation & Annotation Specialist (Entry-Mid Level) - Japanese (USA)

Are you curious, detail-oriented, and excited about shaping the future of artificial intelligence? 🚀

We're seeking dedicated AI Evaluation & Annotation Specialists to assist in training and refining Large Language Models (LLMs). In this hands-on role, you will review AI responses, provide corrections, evaluate quality, and adhere to structured guidelines to ensure high standards of accuracy and consistency.

No engineering background required — if problem-solving, language analysis, and structured tasks excite you, this role could be a great fit!

This position emphasizes precision and focus, making attention to detail essential. 📝

What You'll Do ✅

• Review AI-generated responses, assessing clarity, correctness, and relevance
• Annotate and label content following project-specific guidelines
• Implement detailed instructions consistently
• Generate or evaluate prompts based on assignment requirements
• Collaborate with QA Leads to incorporate feedback and enhance task quality
• Report completed work daily, maintaining productivity and quality standards

What Makes You a Strong Fit 🌟

• You are detail-oriented and value accuracy
• You can follow instructions carefully and apply them consistently
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Strong reading comprehension and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and professionalism in responding to feedback

Experience in annotation, evaluation, translation, linguistics, or QA is helpful but not required — comprehensive training and guidance will be provided.

Schedule & Work Expectations 🕒

This role aligns with specific QA and project schedules. Availability during one of the following time windows depending on your language team is required:

• Language Shift Window (IST): 06:30–15:30 IST or 19:30–03:30 IST
• Standard expectation: One full 8-hour shift
• Alternative option: Two 4-hour shifts (both must be within scheduled hours)

Only logged, approved hours are compensated. Please note that this role does not include paid holidays or paid time off.

Why Join Us? 🎉

• Work with a diverse, global team
• Access the burgeoning AI and language technology industry
• Gain exposure to real-world AI model training processes
• Develop skills in annotation, QA, evaluation, and structured AI tasks

Ideal for those interested in advancing careers in AI data work, linguistic evaluation, QA, or model training roles.

Compensation Range 💵

Rates vary based on language and experience level (L1/L2). The current approved ranges are:

$12.00 USD to $16.00 USD per hour

Requirements ✅

Applicants must complete a short, unpaid skills assessment as part of the selection process. This assessment verifies eligibility and project standards. Completion of the assessment does not guarantee selection, but it is mandatory to be considered.

Assessment & Qualifications

• Fluency in Japanese with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent experience
• Experience or interest in AI, Machine Learning, or data annotation (preferred)
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to handle complex data
• Knowledge of translation and localization processes (advantageous)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with AI and data annotation tools; willingness to learn new technologies