Afrikaans Language Expert

iMerit; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

iMerit Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented data annotation specialist in the United States to annotate training data across text, audio transcripts, and images, following strict project guidelines.

You will apply linguistic judgment to ensure high-quality annotations, handle sensitive content responsibly, and work with Language Leads and Project Managers to resolve ambiguities and improve annotation workflows.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in annotation tasks or linguistic data handling.
• Experience with data annotation tools and platforms.
• Strong understanding of grammar, style, and cultural context.
• Experience creating or annotating data for LLM training.
• Familiarity with sensitive or nuanced content.

Responsibilities

• Annotate training data across Text, Audio, and Images per guidelines.
• Generate accurate annotations per project requirements.
• Apply critical thinking in ambiguous data scenarios.
• Handle PII and potentially NSFW content responsibly.
• Identify and report annotation tool issues or improvements.
• Collaborate with Language Leads and PMs to meet quality standards.

Skills

Data annotation

Linguistic awareness

Quality assurance

Ambiguity handling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Annotation tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Role Responsibilities:
• Annotate high-quality training data across Text, Audio Transcripts and Images, adhering strictly to provided project guidelines.
• Generate accurate data annotation as per project requirements.
• Apply critical thinking and logical decision-making when handling ambiguous data scenarios.
• Responsible handling of PII data which might contain NSFW content
• Proactively identify and report annotation tool issues, bugs, or potential improvements.
• Collaborate with Language Leads, Project Managers, and technical teams to ensure annotation tasks meet quality standards.

Requirements

• Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree/ diploma or equivalent educational qualification.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in annotation tasks, linguistic data handling, or related AI/ML projects.
• Demonstrated experience working with data annotation tools and software platforms.
• Strong understanding of language nuances, including grammar, style, and cultural context.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing project directions and fast-paced work environments.
• Previous experience creating or annotating complex data specifically for Large Language Model (LLM) training.
• Familiarity with annotation projects involving sensitive or nuanced content.
• Prior exposure to Generative AI technologies and principles.