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Invisible Technologies · 1 month ago

Audio Engineering Expert (SME) - Freelance Project

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$25/hr - $100/hr

3+ years exp

Agency is seeking a highly experienced Audio Engineering Expert to consult on AI training data projects for leading AI model builders and enterprises. The role involves defining success criteria, reviewing outputs, and providing guidance to improve quality and speed in delivering domain-specific annotated datasets.

Data Center AutomationInformation TechnologyProductivity ToolsProject Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define domain-specific quality success metrics (e.g., 48 kHz sample rate, 24-bit depth, mono per talent, uncompressed WAV/Linear PCM)

Develop project-specific SOPs, QA rubrics, and reference materials for the specific purpose of meeting client technical standards

Review project outputs (recordings, annotations) against technical standards, flagging and correcting defects before client delivery

Perform structured QA passes on daily/weekly drops; flag, track, and resolve defects quickly to hit delivery deadlines

Return files to contractors with precise remediation notes

Provide advisory input on recording pipelines, mic requirements, and room treatment to meet quality benchmarks

Handle spec changes and edge-case scenarios — e.g., evaluation of new client codec/format requests — drafting acceptance criteria or workarounds

Curate example libraries of “gold standard” clips to calibrate the team and assess comparability to agreed sample references

Participate in vetting and assessing technical contractor talent for specific projects

Review sample work from contractors and provide precise, actionable written feedback to improve outputs

Create targeted training or calibration resources — e.g., mic technique, gain staging, room treatment, and noise mitigation

Advise on technical scoping and requirements during project setup

Provide expert guidance for edge cases, technical exceptions, and specification changes

Contribute to post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future standards

Identify and summarize client model observations and insights

Build dashboards or trackers with defect categories and recurrence to surface production insights that improve project outcomes

Conduct post-mortems, analyze defect trends, and propose process tweaks or training refreshers

Qualification

Audio engineering expertiseDigital audio standardsTechnical documentationQuality controlProject managementFluency in EnglishCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Deep technical expertise and 3+ years professional experience in audio engineering, dialog/voice recording, or post-production QA

Mastery of digital audio standards (48 kHz, 24-bit, mono, uncompressed WAV/Linear PCM)

Proven ability to set, enforce, and maintain high technical standards in audio production and QA

Strong communication skills for delivering clear technical guidance

Experience producing technical documentation, quality rubrics, or training resources

Ability to work within fixed project timelines and scope

Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and commitment to accuracy and consistency

Fluency in spoken and written English, with clear and concise writing skills

Benefits

Health insurance

PTO

Company

Invisible Technologies

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Invisible Technologies makes AI work. Our platform cleans, labels, and structures company data so it’s ready for AI.

Founded in 2015

San Francisco, California, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.invisible.co/

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