Audio Annotator

Appen China

Maliksi Bacoor, Cavite

Full Time

Who we are

Essential information about our company, mission, and culture

Company Overview

APPEN SERVICES PHILIPPINES' is a leading provider of high-quality data for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. We work with some of the world's largest technology companies to create the data that powers the next generation of products and services. Our team is passionate about innovation, and we are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Mission

Appen's mission is to enable the world's best AI through high-quality, human-annotated data. This mission focuses on providing essential data for AI development, ensuring that the data is accurate and relevant, which is crucial for the performance and reliability of AI models. Appen emphasizes ethical practices, sustainability, and social responsibility in its operations, aiming to create AI that is safe, inclusive, and beneficial to society.

Culture

Appen's culture is centered around a values-centric approach that is vital to their mission of helping to build better AI by creating large volumes of high-quality training data faster. The company's core values include Performance, Humility, Honesty, Grit, and Learning, which are integral to their work culture and employee engagement. These values guide Appen's operations, fostering a positive work environment and encouraging continuous improvement and innovation.

What You'll Do

Are you passionate about gaming and have a keen ear for audio details? Join our dynamic team as an Audio Annotator and play a vital role in enhancing the immersive experience of our Role-Playing Gaming (RPG) application. In this role, you will listen to and analyze in-game audio clips, accurately tagging and categorizing sounds such as character dialogues, ambient effects, combat noises, and emotional tones. Your work will directly contribute to improving voice recognition, sound responsiveness, and overall realism in gameplay. Key Responsibilities Carefully listening to audio recordings and accurately transcribing or annotating the content Identify and classify sound elements (e.g., speech, emotion, background noise). Collaborate with team/game developers and linguists to deliver projects on time and to the highest standard Ensure high-quality annotations that align with gaming context and character roles. Provide feedback on audio quality and suggest improvements for realism and engagement. Adhering to detailed guidelines and protocols to maintain data integrity Qualifications & Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, English, Audio Engineering, Communication, or related field (or equivalent experience). Experience: Prior experience in audio annotation, transcription, or sound editing is preferred. Strong communication skills: Native or C1-level English proficiency is an advantage. Ability to understand, follow, and apply complex guidelines. High attention to detail and accuracy Passion for technology, storytelling, and/or gaming Fast learner, comfortable using digital tools and platforms Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to work on-site (Bacoor, Cavite).