Cantonese Language Specialist - Remote Job (Part-time)

Chemin; Kuala Lumpur; Remote; MYR 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Hands-on AI audio projects

Onboarding training

Job summary

Kaya by Chemin Sdn Bhd is seeking fluent Cantonese speakers who can read and write Traditional Chinese. The role is fully remote and welcomes candidates from Hong Kong and Malaysia, with onboarding and flexible hours.

You will work on Cantonese-English audio recordings, focusing on segmentation, annotation, and maintaining high accuracy in healthcare-related conversations. Responsibilities include architecture of natural speech units, QC of segmentation, and strict adherence to project

Qualifications

• Fluent in Cantonese and able to read and write Traditional Chinese.
• Good command of English.
• Healthcare background or familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform audio segmentation and annotation (Execution).
• Review and check segmentation quality (QC), depending on your assigned role.
• Follow project guidelines and maintain high-quality outputs.

Skills

Cantonese fluency

Traditional Chinese literacy

Healthcare terminology familiarity

English proficiency

Jyutping keyboard input

Attention to detail

Time management

Remote work readiness

Job description

About Kaya

Kaya by Chemin Sdn Bhd connects skilled data annotators with opportunities to contribute to AI and machine learning projects. Join our community and grow your experience in the AI industry.

About the Role

We're looking for fluent Cantonese speakers who can read and write Traditional Chinese, preferably with a healthcare background or familiarity with medical terminology.

You'll work on Cantonese-English audio recordings, helping segment conversations into natural speech units and annotate relevant audio information. Recordings may include healthcare-related conversations and can be up to 2 minutes long.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform audio segmentation and annotation (Execution).
• Review and check segmentation quality (QC), depending on your assigned role.
• Follow project guidelines and maintain high-quality outputs.

Project Details

• Duration: Approximately 2 months
• Project Period: To be confirmed
• Work Arrangement: Fully remote
• Working Hours: Flexible, based on task availability and deadlines
• Audio Length: Up to 2 minutes
• Onboarding: Mandatory training (schedule to be announced)

What Do I Need?

• Fluent in spoken Cantonese and able to read and write Traditional Chinese.
• Good command of English.
• Healthcare background or familiarity with medical terminology.
• Familiarity with Cantonese Jyutping keyboard input.
• Strong listening skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain at least 95% accuracy.
• Access to a laptop or desktop, headset, and stable internet connection.
• Ability to manage your time and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to complete mandatory onboarding and pre-assessment.

Cantonese speakers from Hong Kong and Malaysia are welcome to apply.

Mandatory Pre-assessment:
https://forms.gle/D7kUzwkSgVWW7MvQ7

Bonus: Previous experience in audio annotation, segmentation, transcription, healthcare, linguistics, or AI-related projects.

Pay Rate & Earning Potential

• Execution: Earn up to USD 4 per hour.
• Quality Control (QC): Earn up to USD 6 per hour.

Hourly estimates depend on your working speed and task complexity. Payment is based on accepted tasks.

Benefits

• Work remotely from anywhere.
• Flexible working hours.
• Gain hands-on experience in AI audio projects.
• Priority consideration for future Kaya opportunities.
• Be part of a growing AI contributor community.