Remote German Localization & AI Data Quality Expert

SME Careers; Genf; Remote; CHF 51,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

SME Careers is seeking a seasoned German localization professional for an hourly remote contractor role. You will review AI-generated content, craft high-quality explanations, and evaluate reasoning and problem-solving.

You will apply MQM/LQA concepts and ensure terminology matches German conventions across contexts. The position requires native or near-native German, C1 English, 5+ years of localization experience, and strong CAT/QA tool proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in German Translation, Linguistics, Localization, Communications, or related field.
• Native or near-native German proficiency with strong German locale knowledge.
• Minimum C1 English proficiency (reading/writing).
• 5+ years of professional localization/translation experience.
• Ability to apply MQM/LQA concepts to quality decisions.
• Proficiency with CAT tools and QA workflows.
• Excellent editorial judgment with attention to detail.
• Ability to fact-check localized content using reliable sources.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI Training Content: Create prompts and responses to guide AI learning.
• Optimize AI Performance: Evaluate and rank AI responses for accuracy and relevance.
• Ensure Model Integrity: Test models for inaccuracies and biases and validate reliability.

Skills

German translation

Localization

MQM/LQA concepts

Editorial judgment

Fact-checking

Time-zone responsiveness

AI data training

QA feedback

Throughput

Clear documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in German Translation/Linguistics

Tools

CAT tools (Trados, MemoQ)

Job description

SME Careers is seeking a seasoned German localization professional for an hourly remote contractor role. You will review AI-generated content, craft high-quality explanations, and evaluate reasoning and problem-solving.

You will apply MQM/LQA concepts and ensure terminology matches German conventions across contexts. The position requires native or near-native German, C1 English, 5+ years of localization experience, and strong CAT/QA tool proficiency.