Project Perseus | Speech & Voice AI Analyst - Portuguese (Portugal) Speakers

Overview Welo Data is looking for detail-oriented and reliable individuals to join our team as Data Labeling Analysts, supporting speech and voice AI systems. This is a high-impact production role focused on building the datasets that power real-world AI systems. You’ll be working with audio, speech, and language data — helping ensure models are trained on accurate, well-structured, and representative inputs. While this role is more execution-focused than evaluation-heavy roles, it still requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and consistency. The work sits at the intersection of language, data, and AI systems — where precision and discipline matter at scale. We’re looking for people who are dependable, focused, and take pride in producing high-quality work, even across repetitive workflows. This is a 100% onsite position — remote work is not available for this role. Candidates must be located in or able to commute to one of the following cities: New York City, Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, or Burlingame. Project Details Job Title: Data Labeling Analyst Hiring in: Onsite (Bay Area, Seattle, NYC, or client-dependent) Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Employment Type: W2 Full-Time Employee Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship) Pay Rate: $26 - $28/hour What You’ll Do Execute high-volume data labeling and annotation tasks across speech and voice datasets Follow detailed guidelines to ensure consistency, accuracy, and data integrity at scale Work with audio and language data, including transcription, categorization, and tagging Maintain strong throughput while meeting quality expectations Escalate unclear or ambiguous cases appropriately Adapt to evolving guidelines and workflows as systems and requirements change Support baseline data production needs for AI training pipelines Contribute to team calibrations and quality alignment sessions What We’re Looking For Native-level fluency in Portuguese (Portugal) Strong written communication skills and language fundamentals 1–2 years of experience in data labeling, annotation, or content-focused work Ability to follow detailed instructions and apply guidelines consistently High attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in repetitive tasks Comfort working in structured, process-driven environments Ability to manage time effectively and maintain steady output Willingness to ask questions and escal... Basic familiarity with AI, speech technology, or language data is a plus Benefits Paid Sick Time & Paid Holiday (combined): 15 days Paid Holidays: Memorial Day and Labor Day Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (eligibility applies) Health Savings Account (HSA) 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program Additional voluntary benefits (life, accident, critical illness, etc.) Onsite Perks Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner Stocked micro-kitchens with snacks and beverages Commuter benefits, including shuttles and bike-to-work options Unique campus features depending on location Why This Role This role is a critical part of how modern AI systems are built. The data you produce directly impacts how speech and voice models understand and interact with real users. It’s a great entry point into AI operations, offering exposure to large-scale systems and the opportunity to build foundational experience in data, language, and AI workflows. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Welo Global