Appen is a leader in AI enablement for critical tasks such as model improvement, supervision, and evaluation. To do this we leverage our global crowd of over one million skilled contractors, speaking over 180 languages and dialects, representing 130 countries. In addition, we utilize the industry's most advanced AI-assisted data annotation platform to collect and label various types of data like images, text, speech, audio, and video.

Our data is crucial for building and continuously improving the world's most innovative artificial intelligence systems and Appen is already trusted by the world's largest technology companies. Now with the explosion of interest in generative AI, Appen is helping leaders in automotive, financial services, retail, healthcare, and governments the confidence to deploy world-class AI products.

At Appen, we are purpose driven. Our fundamental role in AI is to ensure all models are helpful, honest, and harmless, so we firmly believe in unlocking the power of AI to build a better world. We have a learn-it-all culture that values perspective, growth, and innovation. We are customer-obsessed, action-oriented, and celebrate winning together.

At Appen, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Position Summary 

The Data Collection Engineer will be required to work as part of the Data Collection team for a fixed term until project completion, ensuring that the data required for the project is collected to the required quality standards. This person will engage with the client on a daily basis to review data. They will also manage and track the data that has been collected, ensuring it is backed up correctly and packaged for upload to the client. The project will require some troubleshooting and repairs on hardware and software including Windows, electrical and electronic components, basic networking skills, software installation and configuration, and managing Docker environments. The project requires participants to perform prompted actions that are recorded on video whilst in a stationary or moving car, for sessions ranging from 30 to 90 minutes. The required working hours are approximately 40 hours a week. There may be the possibility of some overtime (evening or weekend sessions) if required and not encumbering the minimum rest time of one and a half uninterrupted days per week. 

 

Responsibilities 

Sensitive data handling 

Data entry of participant information 

Reporting to program manager and project managers 

Monitoring and tracking data collected by other members of the team

Troubleshooting any software/hardware issues with the help of colleagues and technical support if required 

Setting up the camera equipment in different vehicles based on training provided 

Setting up the vehicles as per project requirements with a variety of objects loaded into the vehicles

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Fluent in English 

Good Microsoft Excel skills 

Good technical/software skills e.g. MS Office, Windows, and comfortable with troubleshooting software/hardware

Electrical and Electronic components

Software Installation and Configuration

Basic Networking skills including IP and port configurations

Working experience with Docker environments

Logical thinking

(Good to have) knowledge of camera calibration and computer vision

A Bachelors in Engineering/Computer Engineering/Software Engineering, or similar

Experience with interacting with members of the public (adults and children) 

Experience with managing your own time and schedule to meet project deadlines 

Comfortable working independently

Good to have:

A full driving licence (manual and automatic) with zero endorsements or penalties

€16 - €16 an hour