Walk-in | Hindi Language Specialist Data Annotation & Quality Analyst

Cold Brew Tech; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 391,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

FRND is building products that shape how people connect online. We are looking for a Data Annotation Specialist Hindi to join our in-house team working on Hindi and Hinglish data.

You'll label, review, and refine data with strict accuracy, following detailed guidelines. Freshers with strong language background are welcome; prior linguistics background is preferred for senior roles.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years in data annotation or language QA; freshers welcome with strong language background.
• Native or near-native Hindi with working English.
• Fast, accurate typing in Devanagari and romanised Hindi.
• Background in linguistics, Hindi, or translation studies.
• Strong knowledge of Hindi grammar, morphology, and script conventions.
• Know-how of Hindi-English code-mixing and transliteration.
• Familiarity with Bhojpuri, Awadhi, Haryanvi, Rajasthani, Dakhni; others a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail; comfortable with routine tasks.

Responsibilities

• Label and classify data in Hindi and Hinglish per guidelines.
• Apply consistent conventions for spelling, names, numerals, mixed-script text.
• Review and correct work by other annotators.
• Flag edge cases and help refine guidelines.
• Meet daily accuracy and output targets.

Skills

Typing in Devanagari & romanised Hindi

Attention to detail

Linguistic knowledge

Quality assurance

Education

Linguistics or Translation Studies background

Job description

OVERVIEW

At FRND, we're building products that shape how millions of people connect, interact, and build meaningful relationships online.

We're looking for a Data Annotation Specialist Hindi to join a small in-house team working on Hindi and Hinglish data. The work is detailed and consistent by nature, accuracy matters more than speed.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Label and classify data in Hindi and Hinglish according to detailed guidelines.
• Apply consistent conventions for spelling, names, numerals, and mixed-script text.
• Review and correct work done by other annotators.
• Flag edge cases and help refine the guidelines.
• Meet daily accuracy and output targets.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 1-4 years in data annotation, localisation, translation, or language QA. Freshers with a strong language background are welcome.
• Native or near-native Hindi, with working English.
• Fast, accurate typing in both Devanagari and romanised Hindi (Mandatory)
• A formal background in language or linguistics is strongly preferred Linguistics, Hindi, or Translation Studies. These candidates
• will be prioritised and considered for Senior / Lead positions.
• Solid understanding of Hindi grammar, morphology, and script conventions.
• A systematic approach to HindiEnglish code-mixing and transliteration.
• Familiarity with regional variation — Bhojpuri, Awadhi, Haryanvi, Rajasthani, Dakhni.
• Other regional languages (Telugu, Tamil, Kannada) are a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the patience for routine work done accurately.

ABOUT FRND

FRND is redefining the way people connect by building social products that are engaging, safe, inclusive, and fun. We're a rapidly growing

startup building for millions of users across India and international markets.

WHY FRND?

Impact at Scale:

Your work sets the standard for data touching millions of users.

High Ownership:

Own your queue end to end and shape the guidelines everyone follows.

Language at the Core:

Build for Indian languages the way they're actually spoken.

Rewarding Journey:

Competitive compensation and a clear path into Senior / Lead roles.

Work Hard, Have Fun:

Serious about the work, and about enjoying the journey.