Data Annotation Analyst

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. Annotate 2D and 3D objects across images, video, and LiDAR point clouds, including vehicles, machinery, people, signage, and environmental features .

Posted 9/20/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in 2D and 3D object annotation across various media, including images and LiDAR point clouds, while maintaining high accuracy and quality standards. Proficient in utilizing annotation tools and adhering to guidelines for effective data management and documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

2D And 3D Object AnnotationImage Annotation GenAI WorkflowsSpatial Reasoning SkillsExperience With AutoCADFamiliarity With Point Cloud Data

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Hard Skills

Object TrackingPose AnnotationKeypoint AnnotationAnnotation Guidelines ApplicationData Quality Documentation3D Annotation ToolsLiDAR Point Cloud AnnotationSensor FusionCamera-LiDAR CalibrationSubsurface Utility Engineering

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailAbility To Maintain AccuracyStrong CommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Annotation SoftwareImage Annotation ToolsVideo Annotation ToolsLiDAR ToolsPurpose-Built Software

Industry Keywords

Construction SurveyingGISSpatial InterpretationAutonomous VehiclesRobotics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Annotate 2D and 3D objects across images, video, and LiDAR point clouds, including vehicles, machinery, people, signage, and environmental features
Create and maintain segmentation, object tracking, pose, and keypoint annotations across sequences
Apply annotation guidelines covering class definitions, occlusion rules, object thresholds, and inclusion/exclusion criteria
Review work, respond to QA feedback, and maintain quality and accuracy standards
Identify and escalate ambiguous scenes, sensor artifacts, tooling issues, and specification gaps
Document data quality and tooling issues with clear details and reproduction steps
Participate in calibration sessions, guideline reviews, and team standups
Share observations to improve annotation guidelines, taxonomies, and edge-case documentation
Produce accurate, consistent annotations at the expected volume while maintaining reliable datasets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy during repetitive, visually intensive work
Strong spatial reasoning skills, including interpreting 3D environments and understanding object size, position, and orientation
Ability to learn and navigate complex purpose-built software, keyboard shortcuts, and tooling features
Experience working in a fast-paced, scaled environment with defined productivity, quality, or accuracy targets
Experience with image annotation GenAI workflows
Reliable high-speed internet
Distraction-free workspace
Ability to work on a company-provisioned machine within a controlled environment
Experience with image, video, LiDAR, or 3D annotation tools
Experience with subsurface utility engineering, construction surveying, surveying, GIS, or spatial interpretation of physical environments
Experience with AutoCAD or similar tools
Experience in construction, mining, agriculture, industrial operations, or heavy equipment environments
Familiarity with point cloud data, sensor fusion, or camera-LiDAR calibration
Experience with autonomous vehicles, robotics, or machine perception datasets

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Tools, resources and development opportunities
Reliable high-speed internet requirement
Company-provisioned machine
Controlled work environment