EQ Annotator

About Appen Appen has been a leader in AI training data for over 25 years, providing high-quality, diverse datasets that power the world's leading AI models. Our end-to-end platform, deep expertise, and scalable human-in-the-loop services enable AI innovators to build and optimize cutting-edge models
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Job Overview: We are seeking emotionally perceptive and detail-oriented EQ Annotators to join our on-site team for an exciting gaming-focused AI initiative. In this role, you will help train AI systems to recognize emotional tone and intent in player dialogue and in-game interactions. Your contributions will enhance the emotional authenticity of characters, voice responses, and game narratives making gameplay more immersive and engaging. Key Responsibilities: Review and analyze in-game dialogue, voice lines, etc. Identify emotional tones such as empathy, confidence, sarcasm, frustration, excitement, or calmness. Annotate and classify subtle emotional cues to help the AI interpret player intent and mood. Evaluate how tone and delivery affect the emotional impact of in-game communication. Collaborate with the project team to maintain consistency and high-quality annotations.
Qualifications & Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (fresh graduates are encouraged to apply). Strong emotional intelligence and sensitivity to tone, mood, and context. Excellent English comprehension, writing, and analytical skills. Detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to distinguish subtle emotional variations. Background or interest in gaming, psychology, communication, linguistics, or creative writing preferred. Passionate about helping shape AI that enhances player immersion and emotional realism in games. Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to work on-site (Bacoor, Cavite). Why Join Us Contribute to cutting-edge gaming AI projects that make in-game interactions more human and emotionally aware Work onsite in Bacoor, Cavite with a talented and collaborative team Gain valuable experience at the intersection of gaming, emotion, and artificial intelligence Help define how AI understands and reacts to human emotion leveling up the gaming experience for players worldwide
Ready to shape the future of emotionally intelligent gaming? Apply now or refer someone who fits the role. Let's build smarter, more human-centered AI together.

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