About OpenTrain

OpenTrain AI is the hiring and contracting organization for this role. OpenTrain is the #1 platform for finding and building careers in AI training and data labeling, helping contributors discover projects, build their profiles, and apply in minutes.

Creating an OpenTrain account is free, and this opportunity is available worldwide for qualified contractors.

• Remote contract opportunity
• Part-time engagement
• Worldwide eligibility
• 20+ hours per week

About AI Training and Video Annotation

AI training is the human work behind modern artificial intelligence. Contributors prepare and review examples that help models interpret visual information and produce more useful results.

In this project, your annotations will support VLA models using video data related to humanoid robotics. This is hands-on work in a fast-growing field where careful labeling helps shape how AI systems understand their environments.

• Work with video data
• Support training for VLA models
• Contribute to humanoid robotics development
• Build experience in an expanding AI-training industry

The Role

OpenTrain AI is seeking an intermediate Data Annotation Specialist with prior experience annotating data for VLA models. The project involves videos used to train humanoid robotics systems, with additional project details shared during the connection process.

Candidates should be able to work at Level B and have previous annotation experience. Experience using Encord is helpful; if you have used another platform, be prepared to state which platform you worked with.

• Role: Data Annotation Specialist
• Experience level: Intermediate
• Required capability: Level B
• Focus area: VLA models and humanoid robotics

What You'll Do

You will review and annotate video data for AI-training workflows. Depending on the assigned tasks, annotations may involve identifying objects, assigning classes, marking locations, outlining regions, and recording points or key points.

• Apply bounding boxes to relevant video content
• Classify identified items or actions
• Perform segmentation on visual regions
• Mark points and key points
• Complete object-detection annotations
• Follow project-specific annotation instructions

Requirements

This role requires previous experience with data annotation for VLA models and the ability to work at Level B. Experience with Encord is preferred, though experience with another annotation platform may also be relevant.

The work requires a commitment of at least 20 hours per week. Candidates should identify the annotation platform or platforms they have used previously.

• Prior VLA-model annotation experience
• Level B capability
• Previous data-annotation experience
• Encord experience is beneficial
• If not Encord, specify your prior annotation platform
• Availability for 20+ hours per week

Compensation and Engagement

This is a part-time contractor engagement with hourly compensation based on project terms and experience. The listed hourly range is $5 to $8 USD, with a stated rate of $6 USD per hour.

• $5 to $8 USD per hour
• Listed rate: $6 USD per hour
• Contractor position
• Part-time schedule
• 20+ hours per week

How to Apply

Create a free OpenTrain account and apply through OpenTrain AI. Include your prior VLA annotation experience, Level B experience, and the annotation platforms you have used, including Encord if applicable.

• Create or update your OpenTrain profile
• Describe your VLA annotation background
• State your Level B experience
• List the annotation platforms you have used
• Apply through OpenTrain AI