Signapse is a fast-growing funded startup that is using AI to build automatic translation from English to British Sign Language. Our technology is grounded in world-leading AI research developed at the University of Surrey with a focus on photo-realistic video generation and neural machine translation. Our AI translation solution is currently shown in transport hubs across the UK and USA, with a wider-domain translation product soon to be released.

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To build automatic BSL translation, Signapse needs to annotate a large amount of BSL data that will be used to teach an AI system the linguistics and grammar of BSL. Signapse is growing its data collection team, and is now recruiting for a BSL Data Annotator. This role will focus on annotating our BSL translations with gloss, a written form of sign language. Using our purpose-built internal system for data annotation, you will get a unique chance to be involved in a truly transformative technology for the Deaf community.

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This role is at the heart of Signapse mission, working closely with the AI research team and BSL translation team to annotate the most useful data. This position is for a 3-month temporary contract, with a realistic data annotation target. We offer a remote working environment, and opportunity to sculpt an early-stage business building tech for good.

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• A fluent or native British Sign Language user.
• Strong understanding of BSL linguistics and grammar. Any previous linguistic or BSL tutoring experience would be valued.
• Knowledge and understanding of Deaf culture and Sign Language. You will be a part of the Deaf Community (or an ally) and understand the importance of sign language in the Community.
• Keen to learn and follow processes. For example, we have a data annotation process and we need everyone, staff and freelancers to be following this.
• Able to grasp the system quickly before annotating

• Previous BSL data annotation experience, particularly with gloss
• Desire to build ground-breaking AI systems that benefit the Deaf Community
• An interest in sign language and AI technology
• Experience with using technical systems
• Great communicator and team player
• Be able to focus and work at speed when fully trained
• Experience data entry, editing and updating data

Annotate a large amount of BSL translation data with gloss. You will do this by:

• Working with our internal data annotation system, annotating translation data.
• Working with the in-house translation team to build the best dataset for our use case.
• Collaborating with our AI research team to ensure the annotations are most useful to build the BSL translation model.
• Recording detailed rules of BSL grammar and linguistics, to help teach our AI translation model.

• 24 days’ holiday pro-rata (2 a month) plus bank holidays, company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies and be involved at the early stages of a high
  growth business

This is a full-time temporary position, with normal virtual office hours of 9am to 6pm, although flexibility is offered to suit reasonable personal circumstances. What matters most to us is strong collaboration, meeting agreed milestones and the delivery of high quality work.

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Please note you must have the right to work and live full-time in the UK when you apply for this position.

Signapse is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity in our team. Our aim is that our team will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We’ve created a culture of encouragement and support to enable our employees to focus on what they truly want to achieve for successful career development. Our work-life policies and flexible working practices make our employees feel more in control of their personal and working life.
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Any applicants who are native sign language users are guaranteed an interview.
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As part of our recruitment process, the Company collects and processes personal information, or personal data, relating to job applicants. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information and to meeting our data protection obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By applying for a position with us you are giving your consent for us to do so.
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To apply please contact careers@signapse.ai