Remote Mandarin Linguist (Singapore) – Freelance

TransPerfect; Singapore; Remote; SGD 1,653,000 - 3,306,000; Part time

Job summary

DataForce by TransPerfect in Singapore seeks Mandarin (Singapore) linguists for a short-term freelance project. The role is remote, 20 hours per week, as an Independent Contractor, with an estimated 2-week duration and a start date in September 2026.

You will review, validate and summarize Mandarin (Singapore) data, assess linguistic accuracy, and follow detailed guidelines to deliver high-quality results. The ideal candidate holds a postgraduate degree in Linguistics or related field, is a

Qualifications

• Native speaker Mandarin (Singapore)
• Postgraduate degree in Linguistics or related field
• Excellent listening, reading and writing skills in Mandarin (Singapore)
• Experience with linguistic data, transcription, annotation, language quality evaluation, or similar language-focused tasks
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to follow detailed linguistic guidelines and deliver high-quality work within established deadlines
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
• Previous experience supporting AI, speech, or language technology projects is a plus

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and analyze Mandarin (Singapore) data following guidelines
• Assess linguistic accuracy and consistency
• Summarization review and data quality checks
• Maintain attention to detail and deliver high-quality work
• Work independently in a remote freelance role

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Listening skills

Writing skills

Education

Postgraduate degree in Linguistics or related field

Job description

DataForce by TransPerfect in Singapore seeks Mandarin (Singapore) linguists for a short-term freelance project. The role is remote, 20 hours per week, as an Independent Contractor, with an estimated 2-week duration and a start date in September 2026.

You will review, validate and summarize Mandarin (Singapore) data, assess linguistic accuracy, and follow detailed guidelines to deliver high-quality results. The ideal candidate holds a postgraduate degree in Linguistics or related field, is a