Digital Divide Data (DDD)

Associate

Digital Divide Data (DDD)  •  Nairobi, KE (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Digital Divide Data (DDD) is a BPO that delivers ML data solutions and content services to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading academic institutions. DDD is unique in its ability to deliver end-to-end data creation, curation, labeling, and annotation services, regardless of scale, with a guaranteed level of quality.

The Associate is responsible for executing 2D and 3D LiDAR annotation and segmentation tasks in accordance with defined SOPs, quality benchmarks, and productivity targets. This role requires technical precision, spatial awareness, and disciplined execution in high-volume production environments.

Responsibilities

Production & Quality Execution

  • Execute repetitive 2D/3D LiDAR annotation and segmentation tasks in strict adherence to SOPs

  • Maintain classification accuracy across object types and categories

  • Meet or exceed defined benchmarks for:

    • Productivity

    • Quality

    • Accuracy

  • Sustain consistency in output with minimal supervision

Issue Identification & Continuous Improvement

  • Identify recurring annotation errors or tool-related issues

  • Escalate quality risks or inconsistencies in labeling standards

  • Suggest improvements to tools, taxonomy, or workflow

Communication & Collaboration

  • Communicate effectively with peers, QA teams, and stakeholders in English

  • Document issues clearly and accurately

Success Profile

  • High attention to detail

  • Strong spatial and logical reasoning ability

  • Ability to sustain accuracy in repetitive workflows

  • Foundational understanding of quality control

  • Ability to identify misclassification and segmentation inconsistencies

Qualifications

Education Requirements

  • Diploma or higher qualification in a relevant field such as:

    • Computer Science

    • Information Technology

    • Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Geospatial, or related)

    • Data Science

    • Geospatial Studies

    • Or equivalent technical discipline

Technical Competencies

LiDAR & Segmentation Skills

  • Working knowledge of 2D LiDAR annotation

  • Working knowledge of 3D point cloud annotation

  • Systems & Communication

  • Proficient working knowledge of a computer/laptop

  • Strong English reading comprehension

  • Ability to write clear and accurate English

  • Ability to interpret and execute complex SOP documentation

  • Ability to perform basic object segmentation and classification

  • Understanding of bounding boxes, cuboids, and object tagging principles

  • Ability to follow annotation taxonomies and ontology guidelines accurately

Additional Information

  • Familiarity with annotation tools such as CVAT, SuperAnnotate, and Labelbox.
  • Understanding of ML metrics, data quality principles, and AV/ADAS ecosystems.
Digital Divide Data (DDD)

About Digital Divide Data (DDD)

DDD provides ML data operations support with Human-in-the-loop for LLMs and autonomous systems, focusing on AI/ML model training and annotation services. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and pioneers in the autonomy industry, government, defense tech, technology, AgTech, and cultural heritage, we ensure the safety and performance of AI applications.

DDD offers end-to-end AI and autonomy solutions, supporting the entire lifecycle of autonomous systems from development and deployment to market readiness. We provide solutions in fleet operations, navigation maps, ML model development, data analytics, simulation, Operational Design Domain (ODD) analysis, scenario dataset creation, and product verification and validation (V&V).

DDD’s Generative AI solutions accelerate innovation by providing high-quality NLP dataset creation, prompt engineering, and model output evaluation. Our expertise ensures optimal model performance through red teaming, reinforcement learning, fine-tuning, and rigorous quality control, empowering AI systems to learn effectively and generate accurate, reliable results.

At the same time, DDD’s unique Impact Sourcing model established in 2001, provides talented youth from low-income backgrounds with access to professional opportunities. This initiative enables them to pursue higher education while gaining real-world work experience, ultimately increasing their lifetime earnings. Since its inception, DDD’s program has helped young professionals in Cambodia, Laos, and Kenya earn a projected total of more than $250 million in additional income.

Over the years, DDD has earned global recognition for its innovation, service excellence, and social impact. We have received the Global Sourcing Council’s 3S Award for Sustainable and Socially Responsible Sourcing and the Google Award for Innovation in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). Additionally, The Global Journal has consistently ranked DDD among the Top 100 NGOs worldwide.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
New York
Year Founded
2001
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