Human Annotation Specialist / Data Annotation Engineer

Trident Consulting is seeking a ”Human Annotation Specialist / Data Annotation Engineer" for one of our clients in "Austin, TX". A global leader in business and technology services. Role: Human Annotation Specialist / Data Annotation Engineer Location: Austin, TX(Hybrid) Type: Contract Required Skills: • Proven experience with human annotation / data labeling tasks. • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills. • High attention to detail and ability to follow complex guidelines. Responsibilities: • Perform human annotations on text, image, audio, or video data according to defined guidelines. • Apply strong critical thinking skills to interpret complex or ambiguous data accurately. • Ensure high levels of annotation quality, consistency, and accuracy. • Identify edge cases, annotation gaps, and potential improvements in labeling guidelines. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, researchers, and quality reviewers About Trident Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Some of our recent awards include: Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.