--- title: 'Junior Data Annotation Associate at Microblink' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/junior-data-annotation-associate-microblink-zagreb-e8j6btkj5tjz' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-12' --- # Junior Data Annotation Associate at Microblink - **Company:** Microblink - **Location:** Zagreb, Croatia - **Posted:** 2026-09-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/microblink/jobs/5223707007 ## Job description Why does data annotation matter to us? At Microblink, we’re experts in machine learning, but every smart algorithm starts with a teacher. That’s where our Data Annotation team comes in. Our mission? Preparing high-quality datasets that train our models to understand and recognize a wide variety of images and documents. Machine learning algorithms thrive on data, but they can’t learn unless humans first show them what’s what. By labeling and classifying data with precision, our Data Annotation team plays a vital role in helping our technology learn to see the world. Without them, our AI-powered products wouldn’t be able to deliver the reliable performance our users count on. The goal of the Data Annotation team is simple yet critical: ensure the highest possible quality and efficiency in preparing training data for neural networks - laying the groundwork for smarter, more accurate Microblink products. At Microblink, everything starts in the Data Annotation team, which has over 50 members and is our largest team. A little bit about us Microblink is an AI company with expertise in computer vision and identity fraud detection. We create unique products and tools with the desire to make the future digital identity world a secure ‘no-fake-zone’. Our teams in the US and Europe, with main offices in New York and Zagreb, touch hundreds of millions of people every year, processing over 800M identity documents in more than 70 countries around the world. Here’s what you’ll do - Label/annotate collected data (such as logo, barcode, numbers, letters, etc.) on different types of documents using our special software - Support efficiency and accuracy in annotation processes through quality checks - Analyze and classify documents from all around the world - Recognize and analyze visual artifacts and distortions in images - Create, track, and manage annotation projects - Work on various initiatives that enhance our awesome AI models and products - Support onboarding and training programs for Data Annotators - Provide guidance on best practices and annotation standards - Assist in assessing Data Annotators performance For this position, no previous technical knowledge is needed! What you do need is curiosity, attention to detail, and a readiness to learn. We’ll teach you everything else. You'll be successful in this role if you… - Are reliable, attentive, and responsible in your work - Have a systematic approach to problems and an eye for detail - Have good organizational skills - You are inquisitive, driven to learn new things and are passionate about technology - Have a basic knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel - Have excellent English language skills - It’s a plus if you have some experience with annotation jobs before Here’s what you’ll gain if you join us - Microblink owes its success to its people. That is why we offer equity participation to all of our full-time employees so that we can grow together - Unlimited PTO, giving you the flexibility to take time off as needed to maintain a healthy work-life balance - Pick & choose benefits tailored to meet diverse personal preferences and country standards - Opportunities to grow, learn and develop your skills through internal L&D programs and a supportive working environment At Microblink, we nurture a culture that recognizes and rewards success, and is not afraid to try, fail and learn from mistakes. [Find out what it feels like to work at Microblink](https://microblink.com/careers?openVideoModal) How can you join us? If this role intrigues you, do not hesitate to hit the apply button and send us your resume no latter than 15th of September. We are excited to meet talented people even if you don’t feel that you match 100% of the requirements. So don’t let that discourage you - get in touch with us and we promise to get back to you. Microblink LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, from hiring to the end of your business relationship with us. Accordingly, this job advertisement is equally applicable to all people and Microblink will make a hiring decision based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws, as well as our internal policies and culture. For detailed information on how we process personal data, please read our Privacy Policy https://microblink.com/privacy-policy/ or reach out to our Data Protection Officer at privacy@microblink.com. ## About Microblink ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Microblink provides an identity intelligence operating system that verifies IDs, biometrics, and payment cards, enabling businesses to authenticate people and agents in real-time. - **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage: Growth / Private Equity; $60M total funding) - **Headquarters**: New York City, United States - **Founded**: 2013 (pilot project started in 2012) - **Founders**: Darren Bassman (Co-Founder & Executive Chairman), Patrick Questembert (Co-Founder, BlinkReceipt) ## Core Business - Primary industry: Identity Verification / Fraud Prevention / AI-powered Security - Target customers: B2B – enterprises in financial services, fintech, government, travel, hospitality, and any business requiring KYC, AML, age verification, or secure onboarding - Mission statement: "Bringing the benefits of AI to every person on earth" / "Control in the Age of AI" ## Products & Services - **Identity Intelligence OS**: Unified platform that orchestrates identity verification, liveness detection, deepfake detection, and risk decisioning across documents, biometrics, and payment cards. - **ID & Document Verification**: Scans and extracts data from 3,000+ ID document types across 195+ countries. - **Biometric Verification & Liveness**: Detects spoofing and deepfake attacks with proprietary ML models (100% deepfake detection in DHS-powered testing). - **Payment Card Capture**: Autopopulates card data and runs fraud checks during checkout. - **Age & Address Verification**: Flexible age estimation using ID documents, official data sources, or credit cards. - **KYC/AML Compliance**: End-to-end customer onboarding with regulatory compliance. - **Fraud Lab**: Generates 100,000+ synthetic images monthly to continuously train and test models. - **Deepfake Detection**: Mature ML models for detecting GenAI IDs and biometric attacks. - **Decision Command Center**: Centralized control for calibrating risk policies, signals, and decisions. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: 65+ million monthly verifications across 160+ countries; 2.9 billion identities processed in 2025 - **Total Funding**: $60M USD (Private Equity round led by Silversmith Capital Partners, December 2020; earlier Angel round in 2016) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Silversmith Capital Partners; powers 50% of top IDV providers in Gartner 2024 Magic Quadrant; met all benchmarks in U.S. DHS RIVR evaluation - **Growth Signals**: 200+ employees; offices in US, Europe, Asia; 98% identity verification success rate; 40% higher capture success rates than alternatives; NPS of 74 (vs. leading alternatives); 35% reduction in onboarding times ## Competitive Advantages - **Proprietary In-House R&D** – Only vendor with fully configurable algorithms; not reliant on third-party black-box models. - **DHS Validation** – Only vendor to meet "high performing" system benchmarks across every accuracy metric in DHS Identity Verification Evaluation. - **Multi-Modal Coverage** – Only solution spanning IDs, biometrics, and payment cards with continuous identity control. - **Deepfake Resilience** – Dynamic AI infrastructure that evolves faster than adversarial threats; 100% deepfake detection in DHS testing. - **Real-Time Command Center** – Granular control over signals, policies, and decisions, compounding value over time. ## Strategic Focus - **"Know Your Actor" (KYA)** – Extending identity verification beyond static checks to continuous authentication of humans and AI agents. - **Agentic AI Readiness** – Building infrastructure to verify and monitor bots and autonomous agents alongside human users. - **Deepfake Proliferation** – Investing in generative AI detection to stay ahead of synthetic identity fraud. - **Global Expansion** – Processing identities in 195+ countries and targeting new verticals (government, travel, hospitality). ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Customer-Centric, Be Exceptional, Empowered Responsibility, Succeed Together. Emphasis on curiosity, courage, and continuous learning. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Not explicitly detailed, but offices in New York (HQ), Zagreb (Croatia), and other locations in Europe/Asia; many roles appear to be hybrid or remote-friendly (Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, US/Europe listed on open positions). - **Engineering Culture**: Strong focus on proprietary AI, ML, and computer vision. Engineers work on real-time identity systems processing millions of verifications monthly. Technical team makes up 32% of workforce. - **Perks**: Not listed in detail, but employee reviews (4.1/5.0 on LinkedIn) rate compensation 4.4, work-life balance 4.4, culture 4.2, and career opportunities 4.3. - **Impact**: Products reach 100M+ end-users; employees see a direct line from their work to end-user benefits. ## Sources 1. [microblink.com](https://microblink.com/) – Main website, product descriptions, press releases 2. [microblink.com/about](https://microblink.com/about/) – Company history and mission 3. [microblink.com/careers](https://microblink.com/about/careers/) – Careers page, values, open positions 4. [linkedin.com/company/microblink](https://www.linkedin.com/company/microblink) – Company details, employee count, financials, reviews 5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/microblink](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/microblink) – Open job listings 6. [apify.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com](https://apify.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/) – Aggregated company data (revenue, funding, headcount) ## Other roles at Microblink - [Solutions Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/solutions-engineer-microblink-united-states-2fzm9rh8cmtf) — United States - [Open Applications](https://feeny.ai/job/open-applications-microblink-united-states-europe-k000sh7xqnxk) — United States / Europe