ML Data Linguist III - Bilingual, Bedrock ID-6661

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a data associate to help with annotations and data analysis. As part of the Ai Data Team at AWS you will responsible for delivering high-quality training data to ensure the best performance of the AWS machine learning systems. Our goal is to produce the highest quality training data in the industry and to delight our customers by improving human language understanding and natural language processing.

Key job responsibilities

  • Build a thorough understanding of data collection and annotation guidelines and various annotation tools.
  • Annotate, generate and QA data, identifying linguistic categories based on detailed annotation and adhering to guidelines.
  • Use generative AI to facilitate workflows or automate repetitive tasks
  • Monitor AI outputs for biases or ethical issues and adjusting inputs to mitigate these risks.
  • Perform annotation related tasks; you participate in data generation, collection and quality assurance tasks
  • Collaborate with other ML Data Linguists to resolve data ambiguities and annotation disagreements.
  • Dive deep into the data to perform qualitative error trend analysis, and devise action plan to improve data quality.
  • Provide feedback to Language Engineers and Scientists on tool improvements and annotation processes.
  • Diving deep into issues and implement solutions independently
  • Contribute to process improvements to reduce handling time and improve resource output.
  • Develop a variety of language artifacts crucial for model development such as datasets for training and evaluation.
  • Support and consult in pre-screening interviews for Data Associates.
  • Collaborate with LEs, scientists, and Ops Manager to innovate processes, tracker automations, and workflows.
  • Assist LEs in communication with vendor to provide detailed feedback to annotators.

About the team
The Bedrock team is a team of data linguists who primarily support the training of different models in the AWS generative AI platform. We work with different model types, such as text-to-text, text-to-image, text-to-speech, and others, generating data for ML model training, as well as toxic content evaluation, and categorization. Some of the aspects of ML development that the Bedrock team works with include Responsible AI, Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback, Supervised Fine Tuning, and Human Content Evaluation.

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

  • Master's degree in a relevant field, such as Linguistics, Communications, a foreign language,- computational linguistics or other language or data-related disciplines is a plus.
  • Proficient in another foreign language.
  • Familiarity with common text processing tools.
  • Passion for language, linguistics, human language technology and AI.
  • Ability to work in different operating systems (Windows, MacOS, or Linux).
  • Strong understanding of NLP concepts and techniques.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $40,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $86,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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