Expert AI Safety Data Annotator – National Security & Policy Background (Remote, US Time Zones Preferred)
Taskify is seeking an Expert AI Safety Data Annotator to produce high-quality human data that ensures AI systems operate safely and responsibly. This role is ideal for professionals with a national security, defense, or policy background who can apply structured judgment to complex, nuanced scenarios and identify risks in emerging AI systems.
Key Responsibilities:
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Annotate AI outputs for safety criteria, including bias, misinformation, disallowed content, and unsafe reasoning.
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Apply harm taxonomies and guidelines consistently, even in ambiguous situations.
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Document reasoning clearly to improve annotation guidelines over time.
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Collaborate with AI researchers and engineers to support safety research, model refinement, and risk audits.
Who You Are:
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Experienced in national security, defense operations, government policy, or high-stakes communications.
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Skilled in crisis management, policy briefings, strategic communications, or large-scale operations.
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Expert in structured risk framing, identifying vulnerabilities early, and communicating them clearly.
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Comfortable applying these skills to AI system safety assessment.
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Past roles may include Intelligence Officer, Policy Advisor, Strategic Communications Specialist, Crisis Operations Manager, Defense Policy Analyst, or Legislative Analyst.
Success in This Role:
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Deliver accurate, consistent annotations, even in ambiguous cases.
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Identify AI risks that automated tools may miss.
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Provide feedback that improves guidelines and taxonomies.
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Produce data that directly strengthens AI model safety and compliance.
Why Join Taskify:
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Apply your expertise in a high-impact AI safety role.
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Work at the frontier of AI safety, where real-world risk assessment skills are critical.
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Collaborate with a mission-driven team dedicated to making AI systems safe, trustworthy, and aligned with human values.
Additional Details:
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Fully remote; US time zones preferred.
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Open to candidates in US, UK, and CA.
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Full-time or part-time flexible engagement.
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Compensation varies by project scope and expertise, processed via Stripe Connect.
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Taskify is an equal opportunity employer, providing reasonable accommodations.