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title: 'Data Annotation Team Leader at WeRide.ai'
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# Data Annotation Team Leader at WeRide.ai

- **Company:** WeRide.ai
- **Location:** Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-06-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/weride/9d4fea10-e056-4ebe-8459-45cf00a9fcd0

## Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead, Train & Empower Global Teams

Drive the training and development of overseas data annotators, serving as the go-to expert for daily guidance and Q&A support. Proactively document recurring challenges, perform root-cause analysis, and implement effective solutions to elevate team performance and consistency.

1. Turn Feedback into Continuous Improvement

Collaborate closely with stakeholders to monitor feedback and acceptance outcomes. Translate insights into actionable improvements by refining annotation methodologies and enhancing guidelines — ensuring quality standards are not only met but consistently exceeded.

1. Champion Quality Excellence

Design and implement a robust quality control framework that oversees the entire annotation lifecycle. Establish clear evaluation metrics, conduct comprehensive audits, and safeguard project integrity by preventing substandard data from progressing downstream.

1. Optimize Processes & Drive Efficiency

Anticipate operational risks and identify potential team management challenges before they arise. Leverage hands-on experience to recommend smart process enhancements and efficiency strategies that strengthen overall project execution.

1. Deliver with Precision & Accountability

Own project timelines and quality benchmarks by strategically planning workloads and coordinating resources effectively. Ensure high-quality data is delivered on schedule, meeting — and surpassing — client expectations.

Job Requirements:

1. Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.

- Minimum 2.5 years experience in data annotation is required.

- Able to quickly understand project requirements and adapt to operational workflows.

1. Language Proficiency

- English and Chinese (written and spoken) is a MUST.

- Able to read and interpret English annotation guidelines and technical documentation accurately.

- Capable of supporting data annotation tasks for international projects.

1. Technical & Analytical Skills

- Familiar with fundamental data analysis techniques, including descriptive statistics, data cleaning, and preprocessing.

- Proficient in using data analysis tools to perform basic analysis on annotated datasets.

- Able to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support annotation quality and decision-making.

- Experience in Data Annotation is preferable.

## About WeRide.ai

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: WeRide is a leading global commercial-stage company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4, deploying vehicles in over 40 cities across 12 countries.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800)
- **Headquarters**: San Jose, California, United States (with major R&D and operations centers in Guangzhou, China)
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Tony Han (Founder & CEO), Yan Li (Co-founder & CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Autonomous driving technology, smart mobility, smart logistics, smart sanitation
- **Target customers**: B2B (global OEMs, mobility platforms, Tier 1 suppliers, city governments), B2C (via robotaxi services)
- **Mission**: To make mobility safer, more affordable, and accessible through safe and reliable driverless solutions

## Products & Services
- **Robotaxi**: Self-driving taxi service, launched China’s first open-to-public Robotaxi service in Guangzhou (2019)
- **Robobus**: Autonomous mini-bus for on-demand transit
- **Robovan**: Autonomous logistics van for urban freight
- **Robosweeper**: Autonomous sanitation vehicle for street cleaning
- **WeRide Driving (WRD 3.0)**: One-stage end-to-end ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance System) solution

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed directly; total funding raised exceeds USD 2.08 billion (post-IPO equity round in Sep 2025)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue ~USD 49.5 million (FY2024); total funding USD 2.08 billion
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Uber, Grab, GAC Group, Bosch, Yutong Group
- **Growth Signals**: 44.1% headcount growth YoY (265 employees as of 2025); first and only autonomous driving company dual primary listed in both the US and Hong Kong; autonomous driving permits in 8 markets (China, UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, US); included in Fortune’s 2025 Change the World and Future 50 lists

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover regulatory edge**: Only company with autonomous driving permits in 8 global markets
- **Proprietary platform (WeRide One)**: Universal autonomous driving technology platform covering L2 to L4
- **Real-world operational data**: Over 2,500 days of fleet operation across diverse geographies
- **Strategic OEM partnerships**: Deep integration with Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Bosch, GAC Group, and Yutong
- **Dual listing on NASDAQ and HKEX**: Provides access to capital and credibility

## Strategic Focus
- **Large-scale commercialization**: Expanding robotaxi, robobus, and robovan deployments globally
- **ADAS product push**: Scaling WeRide Driving (WRD 3.0) end-to-end ADAS for mass-market vehicles
- **New market entry**: Targeting additional countries and cities for autonomous vehicle permits and operations
- **Talent growth**: Aggressively hiring (438 active job postings, up 454% YoY) to support R&D and global expansion

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission-driven environment focused on solving novel, challenging problems in autonomous mobility. Emphasis on continuous learning and career growth.
- **Work policy**: On-site roles at offices in San Jose (CA), Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, and other locations. Most roles require physical presence.
- **Perks**: Employee stock plan, competitive compensation, 100% company-paid premium medical plan, free hot breakfast/lunch/dinner, paid vacation and time-off, team-building activities, generous parental leave, 401(k) plan.
- **Engineering culture**: Strong technical depth – employees come from top companies (Google, Waymo, Microsoft, Baidu, ByteDance) and universities (CMU, UIUC). New grad programs for 2026/2027 available.
- **Growth trajectory**: Rapidly scaling (44% headcount growth YoY) with opportunities to impact global deployment of autonomous vehicles.

## Sources
1. [weride.ai/about](https://weride.ai/about)
2. [weride.ai/careers](https://www.weride.ai/careers)
3. [linkedin.com/company/werideai](https://www.linkedin.com/company/werideai)
4. [builtin.com/company/werideai](https://builtin.com/company/werideai)
5. [jobs.lever.co/weride](https://jobs.lever.co/weride)

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