Figure Eight Federal (F8F): Leading the Future of AI Training Data
Figure Eight Federal (F8F) is the FOCI mitigated arm of Appen (APXYY) focused on the U.S. defense and intelligence sector. As a global leader in the development and optimization of AI training data, F8F sets the standard for innovation in quality, efficiency, and scalability across AI initiatives.
Our technology is utilized by over 6.8 million data specialists skilled in over 235 languages, delivering unparalleled expertise in capturing domain specific knowledge into formats models can train against. The F8F platform is currently used by over 80% of leading LLM developers.
As the world’s largest provider of geospatial human domain monitoring data, F8F processes and analyzes petabits worth of geospatial data to provide enhanced situational awareness around the globe. Through our Hydra AI platform, we handle more than 500 billion events per month across 200 countries and territories, serving over 1 billion active users.
At its core, F8F is dedicated to empowering defense and intelligence agencies with cutting-edge technology to drive the Nation’s strategic AI advantage and drive mission impacts. With a proven track record of delivering secure, reliable, and scalable data solutions, F8F remains at the forefront of driving innovation in AI training data.
Learn more about how F8F is shaping the future of AI at F8Federal.com.
The Data Annotation Specialist (located in Rosslyn, VA) is a role involving reviewing data (audio, video, imagery and text) and labeling objects within those datasets according to predefined descriptions. This position plays a large role in developing training data for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities. The specialist will be working in a large group environment where communication is key to completing day to day tasks.
You will be a great fit if you are:
- Self-motivated
- Team-oriented
- Possess a high level of focus and attention to detail
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Highly organized and able to take direction well
- Ability to work independently, cooperatively, and collaboratively as a team member
- Possess excellent oral and written skills, including non-technical writing
- Excellent analytical skills, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Ability to handle ambiguity and changing priorities
- US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiar with CVAT
- Secret or Top Secret clearance
- Associate degree or bachelor’s degree
- 1+ years of experience in an office environment
- Prior experience in intelligence analysis, GEOINT or some other -INT discipline, specifically imagery analysis
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Figure Eight Federal is critical in the creation of the highest quality Decision-Grade AI for leaders engaged in advancing America's security and competitive position. With a deep expertise and ability to train all data types, Figure Eight Federal works with sectors including defense, health, finance, agriculture, and science to fuel and accelerate Federal AI initiatives, and explicate the most value from data.
