About Us: OctAI stands at the cutting edge of AI-driven music creation, merging the realms of artificial intelligence with the boundless world of music. We aim to revolutionize how music is crafted, providing tools that blend traditional artistry with modern technology.

Position Overview: The Data Acquisition Specialist will play a critical role in sourcing, negotiating, and managing the datasets that fuel our cutting-edge music generation AI. This role demands a deep understanding of data sourcing, management, and the intricacies of the music industry, especially in terms of data rights and licensing.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Data Sourcing and Negotiation:
• Identify potential data sources relevant to our AI music generation objectives.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and costs associated with acquiring datasets.
• Build and maintain relationships with data providers, ensuring a steady flow of relevant datasets.
2. Data Management and Annotation:
• Oversee the data collection, validation, and preprocessing to ensure its quality and relevance.
• Coordinate the annotation process, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Manage, train, and evaluate annotators, providing feedback and ensuring high-quality annotations.
3. Collaboration and Reporting:
• Collaborate with AI and engineering teams to ensure data needs are met and integrated efficiently.
• Provide regular updates on data acquisition efforts, challenges, and opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Music, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in data acquisition, management, or a similar role.
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI basics, music datasets, licensing, and intellectual property rights.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment, juggling multiple responsibilities.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Flexible work schedule and remote work options.
• An opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking team and create a huge impact in the AI music world
• Work on a daily basis with the founding team and world-class mentors from AI2

To apply, please send your resume and relevant documents to yihaoch@octaimusic.com

OctAI is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.