Arabic (Iraqi) Language Expert

Agency; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Agency seeks a linguistics specialist to collaborate with AI models, focusing on Iraqi Arabic accuracy and cultural relevance. You will document error traces, suggest prompt improvements, and help refine evaluation metrics. A strong background in Iraqi Arabic linguistics is essential.

The role emphasizes clear metacognitive communication and rigorous documentation, with access to secure computing resources and a reliable internet connection.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Iraqi Arabic phonetics, morphology, syntax, and regional dialects.
• Deep understanding of colloquial expressions and cultural nuances.
• Ability to provide clear, metacognitive communication and documentation.
• Access to a secure computer and high-speed internet.

Responsibilities

• Converse with AI models in Iraqi Arabic across various topics.
• Verify linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance.
• Capture reproducible error traces and document failure modes.
• Suggest improvements to prompt engineering and evaluation metrics.

Skills

Iraqi Arabic linguistics

Phonetics

Morphology & syntax

Regional dialects

Cultural nuance understanding

Clear communication

Documentation

Secure computer access

Education

Master's degree in Linguistics / Middle Eastern Studies / Translation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Converse with AI models in Iraqi Arabic across various topics
• Verify linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance
• Capture reproducible error traces and document failure modes
• Suggest improvements to prompt engineering and evaluation metrics

Requirements

• Expertise in Iraqi Arabic phonetics, morphology, syntax, and regional dialects
• Deep understanding of colloquial expressions and cultural nuances
• Ability to provide clear, metacognitive communication and documentation
• Access to a secure computer and high-speed internet

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Linguistics, Middle Eastern Studies, Translation, or a related field
• Professional experience in teaching, translation, or language documentation

About the Company

This project focuses on developing high-quality training data to help large-scale language models accurately capture Iraqi Arabic vocabulary, grammar, and cultural context.