Team Lead - Portuguese Data Annotation

Perit AI (YC F26); India; Remote; INR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Perit AI (YC F26) is seeking an Indian national to lead a Portuguese-language transcription and AI data annotation team. This remote role requires strong Brazilian Portuguese proficiency, plus understanding of Italian accents and English communication, with a focus on meeting daily output targets.

You will oversee daily operations, mentor team members, and ensure high-quality data annotation and transcription workflows. Remote work with national scope, based in India.

Qualifications

• Certification in Brazilian Portuguese (e.g., Celpe-Bras) required.
• Experience in transcription, translation, proofreading, or data annotation preferred.
• Experience leading a team is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Portuguese-language transcription and data annotation team.
• 6 hours: hands-on word alignment and annotation.
• 4 hours: review work, quality assurance, ensure daily output targets, mentor team, and manage day-to-day operations.

Skills

Portuguese (Brazil) proficiency

English communication

Italian comprehension

Job description

Location: India

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Mode: Remote

We are looking for an Indian national with certified Portuguese language proficiency to lead and manage Portuguese-language transcription and AI data annotation team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Portuguese-language transcription and data annotation team.
• 6 hours: Hands-on word alignment and annotation.
• 4 hours: Reviewing completed work, quality assurance, ensuring daily output targets are met, mentoring team members, and managing the team's day-to-day operations.

Requirements:

• Excellent proficiency in Portuguese (Brazil), including grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and comprehension.
• Strong understanding of spoken Italian, accents, and conversational language.
• Good command of English for professional communication.
• Previous experience in transcription, translation, proofreading, linguistic quality assurance, or data annotation is preferred.
• Prior team management or leadership experience is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Must have:

Must hold a valid, recognized Brazilian Portuguese language proficiency certification such as Celpe-Bras (Certificado de Proficiência em Língua Portuguesa para Estrangeiros), or an equivalent recognized qualification. Applicants must submit a copy of their certificate mentioning the proficiency level, issuing organization, and year of completion during the recruitment process.