Remote Cantonese Interpreter – Real-Time & Customer Support

Kalamcx; Malaysia; Remote; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Kalamcx is seeking a Cantonese Interpreter for a fully remote role based in Malaysia. This position focuses on real-time Cantonese-English interpretation for calls, virtual meetings, and customer interactions, while maintaining confidentiality and following client guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have strong Cantonese and English skills, experience in customer service, and comfort with remote work. Additional translation tasks and language proficiency training may be available.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Cantonese and English with excellent listening, speaking, and comprehension.
• Ability to interpret spoken language in real time while preserving meaning, tone and nuances.
• Customer service, call center or remote support experience is beneficial.
• Solid communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills with professionalism.
• Comfort with remote work, reliable internet, quiet workspace, and basic tech troubleshooting.
• Attention to detail and time management across multiple engagements or shifting schedules.
• Familiarity with interpretation ethics and data privacy practices.
• Previous interpreter/translator experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in interpretation/linguistics is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Cantonese-English interpretation for calls, virtual meetings, and customer service interactions.
• Accurately convey meaning, tone, and context while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Follow client-specific guidelines and document interaction details when required.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure service quality.
• Occasionally support translation of short written messages and participate in training sessions.

Skills

Cantonese proficiency

English proficiency

Real-time interpretation

Remote work readiness

Customer service intuition

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Interpretation/linguistics training (advantage)

Job description

Kalamcx is seeking a Cantonese Interpreter for a fully remote role based in Malaysia. This position focuses on real-time Cantonese-English interpretation for calls, virtual meetings, and customer interactions, while maintaining confidentiality and following client guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have strong Cantonese and English skills, experience in customer service, and comfort with remote work. Additional translation tasks and language proficiency training may be available.