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We go beyond the data to de-risk AI model development with our unique enterprise-strength, experience & expertise, and ethical AI approach. Join our team and take part in changing the world.
What We Do
Build Leading Edge Technology
From ADAS & autonomous vehicles to retail & e-commerce. From consumer tech & media to robotics & manufacturing. Since 2008, Sama has been guiding Fortune 500 companies and their ML teams in designing better models more quickly and without having to sacrifice quality. We’re experts in image, video, 3D, and sensor data annotation and validation. We are proud to fuel the latest AI models.
Join our team of AI enthusiasts who are passionate about solving complex problems, and unwavering in the desire to drive social impact.
“At Sama, I have the opportunity to work alongside teams building the future of artificial intelligence, and also be a member of a community that is fiercely dedicated to making the future of AI more ethical and responsible.”
Victoria Grempel, Account Executive
Drive Measurable Change
Sama is a pioneer in the field of ethical supply chains. Through the combination of our leading technology platform and worker training programs, we increase economic opportunity for those in underserved communities.
Our Values: The Sama Way
We are driven to surpass company objectives. We win together, we fail together and we learn together. We each make decisions on what’s best for Sama and our mission.
We focus on what moves the needle and double down quickly on what’s impactful. We are solutions oriented and driven by the end result. We demand excellence from each other.
We trust our teammates to make the right decisions, empowering them with both information and ownership. We believe in the power of authentic feedback. Transparency and trust accelerate us towards our shared goals.
We see our own success through our customers’ outcomes. We approach every situation with a customer-first mindset.
We embody Ethical AI. We believe that purpose and profit go hand in hand and we operate our business this way. We are proud to be a triple bottom line business.
Why Choose Sama
This is your dream job.
Comprehensive health and retirement plans
Competitive salary with bonus
Generous vacation, paid holidays and sabbatical
Fitness stipend and phone reimbursement
Professional development budget and support
Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
Join a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce
AI That Impacts the World
AI that impacts the world must begin with AI that is representative of the world. Sama welcomes candidates with backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in tech. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee regularly delivers workshops and training to managers around inclusive hiring and onboarding practices.
Our Commitment to a Just and Equitable World
Our commitment to a just and equitable world is unwavering. We invest in practices that break down barriers caused by social and economic injustice and inequality. We prioritize creating an inclusive environment where our people feel seen and heard. We empower our people to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We celebrate and thrive because of our diversity. AI that impacts the world must begin with AI that is representative of the world.
One of the first AI companies to be certified as a B Corp, a company dedicated to building a sustainable and inclusive economy. It’s in our DNA.
We Work Where You Work
North & Central America
Headquarters
San Francisco
2017 Mission St, Suite 301
San Francisco, CA 94110
United States
Montréal
6795 Rue Marconi #104,
Montréal, Québec H2S 3J9
Canada
San José
Edificio Galerias del Este, Local 35
Curridabat, San José
Costa Rica
Africa
Nairobi
2nd Floor, Block D3, Unit D1b and D2, LR NO 12081/10
Sameer Business Park Mombasa Road
Nairobi, Kenya
Gulu
Airfield Road
Plot 3 B Bar Dege
Division Gulu Municipality
Gulu District, Uganda
Kampala
The Wildlife Tower, Ground Floor
31 Kanjokya Street
Kampala, Uganda
Europe
The Hague
Kalvermarkt 53, 2511 CB
The Hague, The Netherlands
Want to become a Data Training Agent?
Join us to work on the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence. After completing our AI 101 course, you’ll be eligible to apply as a Data Training Agent and play a key part in driving the world’s most ambitious AI projects.
2022 Fast Company World Changing Ideas
Inc.’s 5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
2021 Inc. Magazine Best Workplaces
2020 AI Breakthrough Award for Best Image Processing Solution
2021 B Corp Award for “Best for the World” in Workforce
“Handouts are not going to end global poverty. But dignified work with a living wage can.”
Leila Janah, Founder, Sama