Data Annotation Specialist - German Writer/Translator

PromptCube; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

PromptCube is seeking a part-time independent contractor to label, rank and audit German language data for training Cohere models. Remote within Canada with at least sixteen hours per week, twelve-month contract, and thirty CAD per hour; bring-your-own-device.

Candidates must be native or near-native German with excellent English and pass a written test. This role focuses on precise language data handling across text and structured formats.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native German; fluent in English.
• Proven reading and writing skills proven in a written test.
• Basic familiarity with JSON/TSV/CSV/Markdown data manipulation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• High tolerance for repetitive work.
• Ability to follow complex instructions and work independently.
• Strong time management and urgency.

Responsibilities

• Label and rank data with German proficiency.
• Audit and correct language data across text, image, and structured formats.
• Complete reading and text-based tasks with high accuracy.
• Evaluate German outputs to conform to project guidelines.
• Suggest improvements to data quality and model performance.
• Provide feedback on German language matters to cross-functional teams.

Skills

German proficiency

English proficiency

Reading/Writing

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Follow instructions

Tech curiosity

Tools

JSON

TSV/CSV

Markdown

Job description

Role overview

Part-time independent contractor role, remote within Canada, for German writers and translators: label, rank, audit and correct German language data that trains Cohere models. The contract runs twelve months, requires at least sixteen hours per week, pays thirty Canadian dollars per hour, and is bring-your-own-device. Candidates need native or near-native German, excellent English, and must pass a written test. Note: this is contractor work, not employment, with no employee health benefits, fluctuating workload, and annotation tasks that may include not-safe-for-work text.

Responsibilities

• Label and rank machine learning data with advanced proficiency in German
• Audit and correct inaccuracies in language data across text, image and structured formats
• Complete reading and text-based assignments with high attention to detail
• Judge preferences: assess which German responses best conform to project guidelines
• Recommend opportunities to improve data quality and model performance on German tasks
• Give feedback to cross-functional teams on German language matters

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in German, excellent command of English
• Expert reading and writing skills, ready to prove them on a written test
• Basic familiarity with common data format manipulation
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• High tolerance for repetitive and monotonous work
• Ability to follow complex instructions, navigate ambiguity and work independently
• Superb sense of urgency and time management
• A reliable laptop

Application conditions

• Remote work within Canada only; remote does not mean worldwide eligibility
• Part-time independent contractor, not an employee, with no employee health benefits
• At least sixteen hours per week, thirty Canadian dollars per hour, twelve-month contract, bring your own device
• Continuous work is not guaranteed; workload and pay fluctuate with project needs
• Annotation tasks may involve not-safe-for-work text content
• Must declare work for any direct competitor of Cohere and maintain project IP confidentiality

Preferred qualifications

• Curiosity about technology and a knack for tackling problems in creative ways

Compensation and benefits

• Performance incentives included

What this role focuses on

• Data quality is foundational to model performance, and this annotation work directly shapes German model iterations
• German proficiency is a hard requirement, not a nice-to-have, and the written test is the key filter
• The engagement is project-based contracting, not a fixed employee role, so hours and pay vary
• Check three things before applying: based in Canada, able to commit the weekly hours, and comfortable with bring-your-own-device contractor terms

Employer-published remote role. Listed location(s): Canada; Calgary; Boston; Nashville; Richmond; Phoenix; Seattle; United States; Vancouver; North America | Utah; Ottawa; Toronto; Montreal. Remote does not imply worldwide eligibility. Check the original listing for residency, work authorization, time zone, language and travel requirements.

Who are we?

Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. We like to work hard and move fast to do what’s best for our customers.

Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their craft. Each person is one of the best in the world at what they do. We believe that a diverse range of perspectives is a requirement for building great products.

Join us on our mission and shape the future!

Why this role?

We are on a mission to build machines that understand the world and make them safely accessible to all. Data quality is foundational to this process. Machines (or Large Language Models to be exact) learn in similar ways to humans - by way of feedback. By labelling, ranking, auditing, and correcting text output, you will improve Large Language Model’s performance for iterations to come, thus having a lasting impact on Cohere’s tech.

Cohere seeks dynamic and dedicated Data Annotators with exceptional Modern Standard German Writing, Translation, and Data Manipulation skill.

• Bring Your Own Device (laptop). Remote work within Canada. 12 months contract. Performance incentives included!

As a Data Annotation Specialist, you will:

• Label and Rank: Accurately label and rank machine learning data with advanced proficiency in German, ensuring data integrity and quality.
• Audit and Correct: Scrutinize and rectify any inaccuracies in language data (may include text, image, JSON, TSV/CSV, Markdown), maintaining the highest standard of data accuracy.
• Reading and Text-Based Tasks: Efficiently complete reading and text-based assignments, with high attention to detail.
• Preference-Based Tasks: Evaluate and complete tasks, assessing which responses in German best conform to project guidelines.
• Recommend Optimizations: Identify and suggest opportunities for improving data quality and model performance in German language tasks.
• Provide Feedback: Collaborate and communicate effectively, providing feedback to cross-functional team members, particularly on German language-related matters.
• Detail-Oriented Execution: Maintain meticulous attention to detail while performing repetitive and precise tasks, particularly when working with language data.

You may be a good fit if you have:

• Language Proficiency: Native or near-native proficiency in German; excellent command over English.
• Expert reading and writing skills - which you are ready to prove on our written test.
• Basic familiarity with JSON/TSV/CSV/Markdown data manipulation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy - you’re the type to proofread all of your emails!
• High tolerance for repetitive and monotonous work.
• Ability to follow complex instructions, navigate ambiguity and work independently.
• Superb sense of urgency and time management.
• Curiosity about technology and a knack for tackling problems in creative ways.
• A reliable laptop.

The Candidate Journey:

Initial Screening

• Once you have submitted your application our Talent Team will review your resume and writing samples.

Virtual Annotation Test

• This assignment will test your written skill through various language-based tasks, such as a a writing sample, interacting with a chat bot, and more.

Video Screen

• If selected to move forward, you will have a short video call with a member of our Operations Team!

Offer

• Independent Contractor Agreement

As an independent contractor, you maintain control over how you complete your work and may work with multiple clients simultaneously, although we ask you to declare if any of these are with a direct competitor of Cohere and maintain IP confidentiality of the Cohere project. Independent contractors are not eligible for health benefits or other benefits provided to employees. Compensation for services is provided to contractors by contractors invoicing for services provided pursuant to the terms of our agreement with the contractor.

It is important to understand that as an independent contractor, continuous work is not guaranteed. The client-contractor relationship is fundamentally project-based, meaning engagements may be temporary, periodic, or intermittent based on our organizational needs and project availability. As an independent contractor, you should anticipate fluctuations in workflow and therefore compensation for services when Cohere does not require as many hours of services in a week.

Prospective candidates, please be advised: this role involves working with human generated and model generated tasks that may involve exposure to not safe for work (NSFW) text content as part of data annotation tasks, including explicit, offensive, or other inappropriate material.

We value and celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.