Appen

Director of AI Crowd Insights

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Data Annotation, Crowdsourcing, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Data Science, or a related discipline, and demonstrate at least 7 years of experience in a leadership role within a data-driven environment, with a strong understanding of AI and machine learning concepts. Experience in project management, capacity planning, and contributor management is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

As the Director of AI Crowd Insights, you will be responsible for leading the development and optimization of strategies to ensure the right Contributors are sourced, allocated, and engaged to meet the dynamic demands of our AI data projects. This includes forecasting demand, driving operational efficiency, and optimizing Contributor Lifetime Value (CLV), as well as overseeing contributor headcount planning and project feasibility analysis to ensure the ability to meet client deliverables while optimizing costs.

Skills

AI strategy
Data annotation
Crowd management
Capacity forecasting
Contributor engagement
Project planning
AI data projects
Team leadership

Appen

Provides high-quality training data for AI

About Appen

Appen provides high-quality training data necessary for developing artificial intelligence (AI) systems, specializing in collecting and labeling data such as images, text, speech, audio, and video. The company uses a combination of in-house experts and a network of over 1 million contractors to deliver data annotation services, which help AI algorithms learn effectively. Appen stands out from competitors due to its global reach and extensive contractor network, allowing it to offer reliable data tailored to client needs. The goal of Appen is to enable organizations to create AI systems that perform various functions, enhancing the overall capabilities of AI technology.

Key Metrics

Sydney, AustraliaHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$358MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
AI & Machine LearningIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from emerging data annotation startups threatens Appen's market share.
A major contract breach with Google highlights potential client relationship vulnerabilities.
Office closures in Toronto and Bellevue may impact operational capabilities and morale.

Differentiation

Appen specializes in high-quality training data for AI systems.
Appen offers multi-language database development for complex language technology needs.
Appen's Social Instinct platform moderates social media content in multiple languages.

Upsides

Appen raised $50 million to capitalize on generative AI opportunities.
Appen launched a solution for enterprises to customize large language models.
Appen recognized as a leader in data annotation by Everest Group in 2024.

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