Audio Engineer | $55/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles is seeking an Audio Engineering Specialist to enhance audio annotation processes. The role involves classifying audio artifacts, providing feedback for model improvement, and ensuring the quality and consistency of annotations.

Responsibilities:

• Listen to short audio clips and classify audio artifacts such as noise, clipping, echo, misalignments, and compression-related issues
• Produce precise annotations and detailed corrective feedback to support machine learning model improvement
• Review and QA annotation work created by other contributors to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Document edge cases with clear notes and illustrative examples to contribute to shared annotation guidelines
• Collaborate with the training team to refine annotation procedures and improve inter-annotator agreement
• Utilize and provide feedback on browser-based annotation tools and workflow optimizations
• Maintain rigorous quality standards to ensure data integrity and effective communication

Requirements:

• Experience in audio annotation, descriptive captioning, transcription, podcast or audio editing, or audio QA
• Strong background in audio restoration with proficiency in tools such as iZotope RX, Cedar Studio, Adobe Audition, or similar
• Familiarity with audio engineering terminology and common recording or production faults
• Experience using browser-based annotation tools and following structured workflows
• Keen attention to subtle audio details and anomalies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clarity in documentation
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Experience with Ultra Descriptive Captioner or similar audio annotation projects
• Background in professional audio engineering, audio captioning, or transcription review
• Experience contributing to the development of annotation or QA guidelines