Remote Senior German Localization & AI Content Evaluator

SME Careers; Bezirk Solothurn; Remote; CHF 51,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

SME Careers is seeking an experienced localization specialist for an hourly contractor role focused on German content review, translation quality checks, and AI data evaluation. The role requires native or near-native German and strong English proficiency to interpret prompts and guidelines.

You will apply MQM/LQA concepts, work with CAT tools and QA workflows, and deliver precise, well-reasoned feedback to improve model outputs across time zones.

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 evaluation guidelines.
• 5+ years of professional localization/translation experience.
• Ability to apply MQM/LQA concepts to produce consistent quality decisions.
• Proficiency with CAT tools and QA workflows; comfortable with structured guidelines.
• Excellent editorial judgment with attention to detail.
• Rigorous fact-checking of localized content using reliable sources.
• Hourly contractor with dependable throughput and responsiveness across time zones.
• Experience with AI data training / annotation / evaluation preferred.
• Location: Germany-based candidates only.

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 AI models for inaccuracies or biases and validate reliability.

Skills

German translation

Localization

MQM/LQA concepts

CAT tools

QA workflows

Editorial judgment

Fact-checking

AI data training

Hourly contractor

Time-zone responsiveness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Translation memory systems

Termbases

Job description

SME Careers is seeking an experienced localization specialist for an hourly contractor role focused on German content review, translation quality checks, and AI data evaluation. The role requires native or near-native German and strong English proficiency to interpret prompts and guidelines.

You will apply MQM/LQA concepts, work with CAT tools and QA workflows, and deliver precise, well-reasoned feedback to improve model outputs across time zones.