ML data associate I@Amazon India

Job Category: Work From Home- Full Time 

DESCRIPTION:                                                                                                                     

Have you always wanted to be a part of something bigger? Something that charts a course to the future? Do you want to see the work you do make a change in the world of tomorrow? Do you thrive on solving problems, spotting patterns and working in an ever-changing environment?

We are looking for those candidates who just don't think out of the box, but make the box they are in 'Bigger'. We want to inflate the scope of thinking, dive into the abyss of knowledge and exhume the pearls of creativity. The future is now, do you want to be a part of it? Then read on!

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creative thinking, excellent written communication skills and preferred experience in content/blog/article writing.

• Work with a range of text, speech and other types of data.

• Deliver high-quality labeled data, using guidelines provided to meet our KPIs, and using in-house tools and software.

• Report issues with tools and software as and when they occur.

• Show Ownership and initiative when providing feedback for improvements to existing tooling that can increase the amount and quality of the data we process - we believe every ground-breaking change starts with a small idea!

• Maintain strict confidentiality and follow all applicable Amazon policies for securing confidential information. 

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DA: 

We are looking for a Data Associate (DA) to undertake the task of foundational labeling functions, such as dialogue evaluation on speech & text data, to assess and improve Alexa's performance in everyday situations. To make a mark, one needs to be an expert, your adaptability, focus, and attention to detail in a constantly shifting environment need to be unparalleled. To pride yourself on your ability to recognize issues, not succumb to pressure, but come up with an elegant and innovative solution to tackle any hurdle from the goal. You will be a part of a diverse team with the shared vision to make huge strides in the world of technology and the way we use Artificial Intelligence. An inner drive, individuality, and a creative mind are extremely beneficial.

ABOUT THE TEAM: 

The Alexa Data Services (ADS) organization provides data creation, curation, and analytics services to help develop, test, and train Alexa AI. We work closely with Amazon Machine Learning (ML) Science and Modelling teams, providing the critical data they need to improve Alexa's speech recognition and language understanding capabilities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent.

• Certification in any of the following: Technical Writing, Creative Writing, English Literature, English, Literary Arts, Linguistics, English as a Second Language Teaching (EU only).

• High and demonstrated proficiency in English written communication.

• Typing speed at 50 WPM or above.

• Eye for detail and ability to pivot from one category of requirement to another instantaneously.

• Research skills to navigate and synthesize multiple resources; understanding of basic academic integrity, i.e. plagiarism.

• Experience and familiarity with US culture preferred; or experience in multicultural communication.

• To be flexible in work timing and be ready at hand to meet delivery targets.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent

• Proficiency in English grammar and spelling (both written and verbal)

• Comfortable working with speech in English.

• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office, with good typing speed (> 50 wpm and above).

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