German Language Expert

SME Careers; Oberösterreich; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

SME Careers is seeking an experienced German localization specialist to join our expert network as an hourly remote contractor. You will review AI-generated responses, translate and localize content, and ensure accuracy, tone, and cultural relevance for German audiences.

Applicants should have native or near-native German, C1 English, 5+ years in localization/translation, and strong MQM/LQA experience. Remote work from Germany with flexible hours is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in German Translation, Linguistics, Localization, or related field.
• Native or near-native German with strong Germany locale conventions.
• Minimum C1 English proficiency (reading/writing) for prompts and guidelines.
• 5+ years localization/translation experience.
• Demonstrated MQM/LQA concepts applied to quality decisions.
• Proficiency with CAT tools and QA workflows; comfortable with structured guidelines.
• Excellent editorial judgment with attention to detail.
• Ability to fact-check localized content using reliable sources.
• Hourly contractor with responsiveness across time zones.
• Location: Germany-based candidates only.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI Training Content: Create detailed prompts in various topics and responses to guide AI learning.
• Optimize AI Performance: Evaluate and rank AI responses to enhance the model's accuracy, fluency, and contextual relevance.
• Ensure Model Integrity: Test AI models for potential inaccuracies or biases, validating reliability across use cases.

Skills

German translation

Localization

Editorial judgment

Attention to detail

Fact-checking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in German Translation / Localization related field

Tools

CAT tools

QA workflows

Translation memory

Termbases

Automated checks

Job description

In this hourly-paid, fully remote contractor role, you will review AI-generated responses and/or generate language content, evaluate reasoning quality and step-by-step problem-solving, and provide expert feedback so outputs are accurate, logical, and clearly explained. You will assess solutions for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to the prompt; identify errors in methodology or conceptual understanding; fact-check information; write high-quality explanations and model solutions that demonstrate correct methods; and rate and compare multiple AI responses based on correctness and reasoning quality. You will apply senior-level German localization/translation judgment alongside Minimum C1 English proficiency to ensure terminology, tone, and cultural nuance are consistently correct across use cases. This role is with SME Careers, a fast-growing AI Data Services company and a subsidiary of SuperAnnotate that provides AI training data for many of the world’s largest AI companies and foundation-model labs. Your work directly helps improve the world’s premier AI models.

Important: There is no immediate project for this role; however, if qualified, you will be among the first experts we reach out to when relevant opportunities arise. This will also provide you with access to future projects available through our expert network.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop AI Training Content: Create detailed prompts in various topics and responses to guide AI learning, ensuring the models reflect a comprehensive understanding of diverse subjects.
• Optimize AI Performance: Evaluate and rank AI responses to enhance the model's accuracy, fluency, and contextual relevance.
• Ensure Model Integrity: Test AI models for potential inaccuracies or biases, validating their reliability across use cases.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in German Translation, Linguistics, Localization, Communications, or a related field.
• Native or near-native German proficiency and strong command of the locale conventions for Germany.
• Minimum C1 English proficiency (reading/writing) for interpreting prompts, sources, and evaluation guidelines.
• 5+ years of professional localization/translation experience (multilingual localization experience strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to apply MQM/LQA concepts (severity, category, and root-cause thinking) to produce consistent quality decisions.
• Proficiency with CAT tools and QA workflows (translation memory, termbases, automated checks) and comfort working with structured guidelines.
• Excellent editorial judgment (register, tone, inclusivity, and cultural nuance) with extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to rigorously fact-check localized content (units, references, names, dates) using reliable sources and consistent reasoning.
• Comfort working as an hourly contractor: dependable throughput, clear documentation, and responsiveness across time zones.
• Previous experience with AI data training / annotation / evaluation is preferred.
• Location requirement: Only candidates based in Germany will be considered for this role