Brazilian Portuguese - Games & Puzzles Subject Matter Expert (SME)

RWS; Belém; Remote; BRL 125,000 - 178,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training upon hiring

Job summary

RWS is seeking Brazilian Portuguese SMEs for a freelance project to build a benchmark evaluating AI in Brazilian Portuguese. You will craft expert-level Q&A content with deep domain knowledge, testing advanced reasoning and contextual understanding for the Brazilian market.

Responsibilities include creating realistic, culturally informed questions and providing accurate, well-structured answers, while adhering to project guidelines and timelines.

Qualifications

• Native or fluent proficiency in Brazilian Portuguese (pt-BR).
• 5-10+ years of professional experience in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality output in a guideline-driven environment.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Experience with content creation or knowledge evaluation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced, open-ended questions grounded in realistic scenarios related to game theory and storytelling in Brazilian Portuguese.
• Provide in-depth, accurate, well-structured answers supported by domain knowledge.
• Incorporate Brazil-specific cultural, social, and regulatory context where relevant.
• Design content requiring critical thinking, nuance, and multi-step reasoning.
• Ensure clarity, precision and high writing quality in Brazilian Portuguese.

Skills

Brazilian Portuguese (pt-BR)

Analytical writing skills

Independent work

5-10+ years experience

Job description

Project Overview

Help shape the future of AI in Brazil! We are building a next-generation benchmark to evaluate how well AI systems handle complex, real-world questions in Brazilian Portuguese. This project will help improve how AI delivers accurate, reliable, and context-aware responses for the Brazilian market.

We are seeking Brazilian Portuguese Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Games & Puzzles to create high-quality, expert-level question-and-answer content. This role goes beyond basic data labeling and requires deep domain knowledge, critical thinking, and strong writing skills to test advanced reasoning and contextual understanding in Brazilian Portuguese.

Suitable backgrounds may include Game Designers & Systems Architects: professionals with senior-level experience in mechanics design, economy balancing, or level design for AAA, indie, or mobile gaming; Narrative Designers & Game Writers: Experts in branching narratives, world-building, and character development specifically for interactive media and RPGs; Puzzle Designers & Ludologists: creators of complex logic puzzles, escape room scenarios, or cryptic challenges with a deep understanding of difficulty scaling and player flow; Tabletop & Board Game Developers: Designers or publishers of modern board games, card games, or tabletop RPGs (TTRPGs) with expertise in physical components and ruleset clarity; Game User Research (GUR) & UX Specialists: Experts in player psychology, playtesting methodology, and human-computer interaction (HCI) within gaming environments; Esports Analysts & Professional Players: Individuals with a deep strategic understanding of competitive meta-games, high-level mechanics, and professional tournament structures; Software Engineers & Technical Directors: Senior developers specializing in game engines (Unity, Unreal), physics simulations, or AI behavior within gaming systems; Gamification Experts: Consultants who apply game-design thinking and play mechanics to non-game contexts like education, health, or corporate training.

Please submit your resume/CV in English.

Project Details

• Job Type: Freelance
• Location: Brazil (Remote) - Open to candidates in Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Florianão, Belo Horizonte, Campinas, Vitória, Goiãnia, Recife, Fortaleza, Natal, João Pessoa, Maceió, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasilia, including but not limited to
• Work Schedule: Part-time (10+ hours per week), fully flexible
• Rate: 21,60 USD/hour
• Start Date: Late October
• Duration: Approx. 2 months

We offer paid training upon hiring.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop advanced, open-ended questions grounded in realistic, real-world scenarios related to game theory, interactive storytelling, procedural generation, puzzle logic, and the cultural impact of gaming within the Brazilian market
• Provide in-depth, accurate, and well-structured answers supported by strong domain knowledge
• Incorporate Brazil-specific cultural, social, and regulatory context where relevant
• Design content that requires critical thinking, nuance, and multi-step reasoning
• Ensure clarity, precision, and consistently high writing quality in Brazilian Portuguese
• Follow detailed project guidelines and meet agreed timelines and quality standards

Use of AI tools to generate answers or questions is strictly prohibited.

Requirements

• Native or fluent proficiency in Brazilian Portuguese (pt-BR)
• 5-10+ years of professional experience in a relevant field
• Demonstrated expertise through academic background and/or industry experience
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear, structured manner
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality output in a guideline-driven environment

Nice to Have

• Experience with content creation, research, education, or knowledge evaluation
• Familiarity with AI training, data annotation, or evaluation projects
• Background in interdisciplinary work (e.g. logic and problem-solving, mathematics, cognitive science, game design, recreational mathematics)

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