Team Lead (Data Annotation Department)

Step into a role where your dedicated leadership truly makes an impact. As a Team Lead in our Data Annotation department, you’ll have the opportunity to shape how our teams work, improve cross-team collaboration, and influence imprtant decisions. You’ll lead a mix of talented full-time employees and students — helping them grow while strengthening your own leadership and mentorship skills. Working alongside other department leaders, you’ll gain exposure to cross-functional projects and interesting challenges that the identity verification domain brings. 

If you’re looking for a position where you can develop as a leader, make meaningful contributions, and see the results of your work every day, this is the opportunity for you.

A little bit about us

Microblink is an AI company specializing in computer vision and identity fraud detection. We create unique products and tools designed to make the future of digital identity a secure "no-fake-zone." Our expertise includes running efficient machine learning models directly on-device, enabling a uniquely seamless identity verificatio experience. With teams across the US and Europe and main offices in New York and Zagreb, we touch hundreds of millions of users each year, processing over 800 million identity documents across more than 70 countries worldwide. Explore our tech in action here.

Here’s why this role matters to us

Our Data Annotation department is where it all begins at Microblink. The main goal of our Data Annotation department and its teams is to provide the best possible quality and efficiency in the classification and labeling of collected data for neural network training and improvement of Microblink’s products. 

Here’s what you’ll do

• Manage a team of 10-20 young individuals (both full-time and students) that will continue to grow in the foreseeable future
• Participate in the creation of action plans following the business needs of the department and drive their implementation
• Initiate and support team activities to achieve goals that contribute to the growth of the department and ultimately, the organization
• Plan and manage day-to-day activities, schedules, and work tasks and identify areas for improvement
• Coordinate employees and help create a pleasant work environment that encourages quality of work by identifying and eliminating bottlenecks on an operational level
• Supervise and support employee productivity and satisfaction through result tracking, efficiency analysis, feedback interviews, and training and development plans
• Identify and eliminate blockers by prioritizing tasks and effectively allocating available resources
• Continuously work on employee motivation and satisfaction
• Mentor and offer guidance to employees with the aim of their further development and training

You'll be successful in this role if you have

• 3+ years of experience in leading teams
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• High standards and great attention to detail, ensuring precision and quality in every task
• Solid time management skills and a proactive approach to handling day-to-day challenges
• A mindset that adapts well to a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment
• Ability to inspire and motivate employees
• Very good knowledge of English, both written and spoken
• Willingness to work primarily from our office, fostering close collaboration, knowledge exchange, and team connection

A plus is if you also have

• Experience in leading large teams
• Background in the tech industry

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.
• Location-specific "Pick & Choose" benefits tailored to meet diverse personal preferences and regional needs.
• Flexible work arrangements, allowing you to adjust your schedule—whether working remotely or at our Zagreb office.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills through internal L&D programs, and a supportive working environment.

Together with us, you will build extraordinary and future-oriented digital identity products for millions of end-users on all continents with constant growth!

How can you join us?
If this role intrigues you, do not hesitate to hit the apply button and send us your resume. Get in touch with us and we promise to get back to you.

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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.

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