CloudFactory
Mission-driven AI data labeling workforce, 7,000 cloud workers in Nepal and Kenya serving 700+ AI customers.
- Open jobs
- 2
- Rating
- 0.0
- Would recommend
- 0%
- Work type
- AI Training
- Founded
- 2010
- Company size
- 1000+
- Headquarters
- Reading, UK
About CloudFactory
CloudFactory was founded in 2010 by Canadian software developer Mark Sears, who relocated to Kathmandu, Nepal with his wife Tricia to build a mission-driven technology company rooted in Impact Sourcing, creating professional, well-paid digital work for talent in emerging markets that would otherwise be excluded from the global digital economy. The company has since grown into one of the largest human-in-the-loop AI data services providers, delivering data curation, image and video annotation, NLP labeling, document processing, QA, and model evaluation for 700+ AI customers across automotive, retail, agriculture, healthcare, financial services, and computer-vision robotics. CloudFactory's workforce of ~7,000 cloud workers operates primarily out of Kathmandu (Nepal) and Nairobi / Kisumu (Kenya), supported by a global team across the UK, US, Nepal, and Kenya. In January 2024 Mark Sears transitioned from CEO to Executive Chairman and Kevin Johnston became CEO; mid-2024 leadership additions included Karen Cambray as CFO, David Hadsell as CRO, and Jim Haring as COO. CloudFactory's 2021 $65M growth equity round was led by FTV Capital, marking the company's shift toward institutional backing.
Who CloudFactory hires
CloudFactory operates two very different recruiting tracks. Track 1, Cloud Workers in Nepal and Kenya: data annotation, labeling, QA, and model-evaluation work. These roles are W-2-style local employment with structured training, learning pathways, and career progression; entry-level roles are open to candidates who pass aptitude tests and complete the onboarding program. Track 2, Corporate / Engineering / GTM: full-time roles in product, engineering, ML, customer success, sales, and ops based out of the UK (Reading), US, Nepal, or Kenya hubs. Many corporate roles are hybrid or fully-remote within their home country. Applications go through cloudfactory.com/careers.
How the CloudFactory hiring process works
- 1
Apply at cloudfactory.com/careers
Select a role (Cloud Worker track or Corporate track) that matches your country and experience.
- 2
Aptitude / screening · about 7 days
For Cloud Worker roles: aptitude test + basic computer-literacy check. For Corporate: recruiter phone screen.
- 3
Skills assessment · about 7 days
For Cloud Worker: domain-specific test (annotation sample, NLP labeling, etc.). For Corporate: technical / functional interviews.
- 4
Interview loop · about 10 days
Cloud Worker: hiring panel + culture fit. Corporate: hiring manager, team, leadership rounds.
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Offer + onboarding · about 7 days
Cloud Workers receive structured onboarding + learning pathways covering tooling, quality standards, and specialization tracks.
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CloudFactory FAQ
Who founded CloudFactory?
Mark Sears, a Canadian software developer who moved to Kathmandu, Nepal with his wife Tricia in 2010 to build a mission-driven AI workforce company. He transitioned to Executive Chairman in January 2024.
Who is CEO?
Kevin Johnston, since January 2024.
Where are the workers based?
Primarily in Kathmandu, Nepal and Nairobi / Kisumu, Kenya, with corporate teams in the UK (Reading) and US.
What is Impact Sourcing?
A business model that intentionally creates professional digital-work opportunities for talent in emerging markets that would otherwise be excluded from the global digital economy.
How big is the workforce?
~7,000 cloud workers globally, plus corporate staff across the UK, US, Nepal, and Kenya.
How can I apply?
Browse open roles at cloudfactory.com/careers, both Cloud Worker positions (Nepal / Kenya) and Corporate positions are posted there.
Is CloudFactory hiring right now?
Yes. CloudFactory has 2 open AI training jobs listed here, updated daily.