At XDOF, we're at an inflection point. Frontier labs are racing to build general-purpose robots, and high-quality training data is the bottleneck. We're building the foundation behind the foundation models – the data collection systems, operational capability, exabyte-scale data warehouse, and software toolchain – to help our partners drive the field forward.
Data annotation is where raw data becomes a training signal, and quality here compounds into everything the models learn downstream. We're looking for a Data Annotation Manager to lead a large team of annotators, hold the line on quality, and build the operation that makes accurate, consistent data possible at scale.
What You'll Do
manage a large team of data annotators, from hiring and training to holding the team accountable to a high bar
learn the work deeply enough to coach the team through it, not just manage it from the outside
uphold quality standards and catch problems before they compound downstream
lead by example, doing the work yourself when it matters
improve operations continuously, spotting inefficiencies and fixing them
build and grow the team as the work scales
do what it takes to fully understand requirements and set the standard for others to follow
About You
holds a bachelor's degree from a reputable university
experience managing large annotation teams
comfortable leading high-volume, quality-driven operations
excellent written and spoken English, with impeccable grammar and exceptional attention to detail
adaptable, and thrives when priorities and requirements change
takes ownership, moves quickly, and proactively solves problems
comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
willing to work from XDOF's South Jakarta office
open to international travel to support global offices
Mandarin/Chinese is a plus
You might be a good fit if you're mission-driven and energized by building the operational backbone behind frontier AI data work. Work at XDOF is fast-paced and constant. We hope you love what you're going to be doing, because you'll be doing a lot of it!