Audio Engineering Specialist

Audio Engineering Specialist

Work as an Audio Engineering Specialist, where your expertise will directly support next-generation AI audio technologies You'll play a critical role in identifying and classifying audio artifacts, providing high-quality annotation and actionable feedback, and shaping the quality of AI-driven audio products

Details

• Job type: Part-time or Full-time, contract (~15 to 40 hs a week)
• Location: Remote

Day-to-day

• Listen to short audio clips and expertly 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

You bring

• 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

Bonus

• Previous experience with Ultra Descriptive Captioner or similar audio annotation projects
• Background in professional audio engineering, audio captioning, or transcription review
• Track record of contributing to the development of annotation or QA guidelines