About The Role
We’re looking for an Annotation Analyst to join our team in building the high-quality datasets that power trustworthy AI systems. You’ll work hands-on with text, audio, visual, or multi-modal data — accurately labeling data points, identifying edge cases, and improving annotation standards alongside cross-functional teams.
What You’ll Do:
- Label data with precision across different formats (text, audio, image, etc.) using established guidelines
- Tackle complex annotation tasks while maintaining high quality and efficiency
- Interpret detailed annotation rubrics and contribute to refining task instructions
- Collaborate with the Annotation Quality Lead to identify edge cases and suggest improvements
- Support pilots and exploratory studies that inform new annotation strategies
- Perform self-reviews and peer reviews to ensure consistency and accuracy
- Participate in calibration sessions to align understanding across the team
- Follow ethical best practices, especially for sensitive or culturally specific content
- Flag bias, inclusivity gaps, or fairness concerns in data
- Help shape inclusive AI systems through context-aware labeling
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in linguistics, language technology, social sciences, or other data- or language-centric fields.
- 1–2 years of experience in annotation, moderation, or other data labeling environments.
- Familiarity with annotation platforms and basic data quality workflows.
- Strong comprehension skills, analytical thinking, and written communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Bahasa Melayu, with the ability to understand nuanced usage, cultural context, and formal writing structures.
About the Company

YTL AI Labs Sdn Bhd
At YTL AI Labs, we build sovereign AI models that perform on par with the world’s best—while staying grounded in local needs, values, and context. Our flagship model, Ilmu, is designed to be culturally aware, contextually intelligent, and fluent in Bahasa Melayu, delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower Malaysian businesses with intelligence that truly understands the market and the people they serve.
As pioneers of sovereign AI, we believe every nation should have the power to shape its own intelligence—guided by its people, priorities, and principles.