Tech Operations Specialist, HumanSignal
$20 to $30 USD per hour
Data labelling for machine learning
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Data labelling for machine learning
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$20 to $30 USD per hour
21-100 employees
Company mission
To help data scientists use data to teach ML/AI models how to make the best predictions.
Role
Who you are
- This is a hands-on, technical role that could be a great fit for AV technicians, audio enthusiasts, studio assistants, IT support professionals, or anyone who enjoys working with technology, troubleshooting problems, and figuring things out quickly
- You're tech-savvy, hands-on, and comfortable learning and working with different types of recording equipment
- You're a quick, persistent problem-solver who enjoys troubleshooting and figuring out why something isn't working
- You can follow detailed technical instructions and established playbooks accurately and consistently
- You're detail-oriented and understand the importance of reliable equipment setup and recording quality
- You can stay calm under pressure, troubleshoot methodically, and know when to escalate issues
- You're dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
- Experience with audio/video recording equipment, AV support, studio operations, or technical troubleshooting is a plus
- Familiarity with Zoom recorders, Insta360 cameras, DJI Mic systems, Sennheiser equipment, or multichannel audio recording is a plus
- Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
- Carry approximately 20-30 pounds of field equipment between sets
- Occasional evening and weekend availability required
What the job involves
- HumanSignal is looking for a Tech Ops Specialist in the Hoboken area to support the technical setup and operation of scripted audio and video recording sessions
- You'll work with cameras, microphones, audio recorders, and other production equipment, following established playbooks to ensure recordings are captured accurately, consistently, and without unnecessary interruptions
- Set up and operate audio and video recording equipment according to established production playbooks and technical guidelines
- Work with equipment such as condenser and dynamic microphones, Sennheiser systems, Zoom F3 and H3-VR recorders, DJI Mic systems, and Insta360 cameras
- Perform pre-session technical checks to verify equipment connections, recording levels, microphone placement, camera framing, and overall recording readiness
- Monitor audio and video recordings throughout sessions, identifying potential issues before they affect recording quality
- Troubleshoot technical problems as they arise, working quickly and persistently through established troubleshooting steps to minimize downtime
- Follow standardized recording procedures, equipment configurations, and quality checks to maintain consistency across sessions
- Manage recording files, verify successful transfers and backups, and follow established data offload and equipment reset procedures
- Keep equipment organized, charged, maintained, and ready for upcoming sessions
- Work closely with the Director and Scene Assistant to support timely setup, scene transitions, and uninterrupted filming
- Document recurring technical issues, communicate challenges, and flag opportunities to improve existing playbooks and workflows
- Contract Duration: To be confirmed during the recruitment process
- Up to 40 hours per week
Our take
A number of new industries are developing, and winning big, in the slipstream of the AI boom. One of them is data labelling: the process of identifying raw data and tagging it with labels that will provide informative context for the machine model to learn from. It is proving a lucrative business, and HumanSignal is one of a growing number of startups looking to capitalize on this.
HumanSignal’s principal product is Label Studio, a collaborative data labelling solution with a focus on streamlining team management, relevant access and data security. With industry leaders such as IBM, Nvidia and Facebook having already adopted this product, it has certainly made a splash thus far.
HumanSignal has substantial funding under its belt but will have to compete with a large number of new data-labelling startups - some of them enjoying similar early success. With many heralding data labelling as the new “gold rush”, and the industry spreading worldwide, the competition looks fierce - but the space will be rewarding for those that win out.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
May 2022
$25m
SERIES A
Jul 2019
$0.2m
SEED
Total funding: $25.2m
Company benefits
- Work from Anywhere
- Equity Options
- Inclusive Culture & Environment
- Annual Team Offsite
- Time off & Vacation
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Michael Malyuk
(Co-Founder)Previously Lead Software Developer at VYou and Cinematique.
Nikolai Liubimov
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously CTO at Audio Research Group. Since then, has been a Senior Software Engineer at Huawei Technologies, and Yandex.
Max Tkachenko
(Co-Founder)Previously worked as a Freelancer in Photo, Video & Design for over 14 years.
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