Audio Engineering Specialist- QA & Annotation | $55/hr Remote

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Posted 3 weeks ago • Apply by June 16, 2026

Job Description

Position: Audio Engineering Specialist

Type: Part-time

Compensation: $25 - $55/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

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 to ensure consistency and accuracy
Document edge cases with clear notes and illustrative examples to contribute to shared annotation guidelines
Collaborate with the training team to refine annotation procedures and improve inter-annotator agreement
Utilize and provide feedback on browser-based annotation tools and workflow optimizations
Maintain rigorous quality standards to ensure data integrity and effective communication

Requirements

Experience in audio annotation, descriptive captioning, transcription, podcast or audio editing, or audio QA
Strong background in audio restoration with proficiency in tools such as iZotope RX, Cedar Studio, Adobe Audition, or similar
Familiarity with audio engineering terminology and common recording or production faults
Experience using browser-based annotation tools and following structured workflows
Keen attention to subtle audio details and anomalies
Strong written and verbal communication skills with clarity in documentation
Detail-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment
Experience with Ultra Descriptive Captioner or similar audio annotation projects
Background in professional audio engineering, audio captioning, or transcription review
Experience contributing to the development of annotation or QA guidelines

Application Process (Takes 20 Mins)