Remote German Localization Expert | AI Training Content

SME Careers; Sankt Gallen; Remote; CHF 51,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

SME Careers offers a fully remote contractor role focused on reviewing AI-generated responses and generating language content with expert feedback to ensure accuracy, clarity, and sound reasoning. You will assess solutions for correctness, quality, and adherence to prompts, while applying German localization judgment and strong English proficiency.

Requirements include German native or near-native proficiency, C1 English, 5+ years localization experience, MQM/LQA knowledge, CAT tools, and

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

German translation

Localization

QA workflows

MQM/LQA concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in German Translation

Tools

CAT tools

Job description

SME Careers offers a fully remote contractor role focused on reviewing AI-generated responses and generating language content with expert feedback to ensure accuracy, clarity, and sound reasoning. You will assess solutions for correctness, quality, and adherence to prompts, while applying German localization judgment and strong English proficiency.

Requirements include German native or near-native proficiency, C1 English, 5+ years localization experience, MQM/LQA knowledge, CAT tools, and