Team Lead (Portuguese language)

Perit AI (YC F26); India; Remote; INR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Localization Academy Inc. seeks an Indian national with certified Portuguese proficiency to lead a Portuguese-language transcription and AI data annotation team, working remotely from India.

The role combines hands-on transcription work with team leadership, quality assurance, and daily output targets. Strong Portuguese skills and English communication are essential, with prior experience in transcription or data annotation preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Portuguese with certification (Celpe-Bras or equivalent).
• Strong command of English for professional communication.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team in a bilingual environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Portuguese proficiency

English communication

Attention to detail

Leadership experience

Education

Celpe-Bras (Certificado de Proficiência em Língua Portuguesa para Estrangeiros)

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, including grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and comprehension.
• Strong understanding of spoken Portuguese, 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 Proficiu00eancia em Lu00edngua 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.