Basque AI Translation Quality Rater

Welo Data; United States; Remote; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Welo Data is seeking translators for the Alpheratz Project to ensure Basque language quality for Basque (Spain) customer service content. This role offers intermittent, ad hoc tasks throughout the year, with work hours varying and an hourly rate of US$21.9.

Responsibilities include editing MT output, evaluating quality, and producing high-quality reference translations while adhering to style guides and terminology. Remote, international collaboration with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Native proficiency in Basque and strong English skills.
• Experience in translation, localization, or MT post-editing.
• Familiarity with MT quality evaluation and error identification.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
• Ability to work independently in an online environment.

Responsibilities

• Edit and review machine-translated customer service content with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
• Evaluate MT output quality and apply severity ratings when required, following project guidelines.
• Produce high-quality human translations as reference data for model training and quality evaluation.
• Follow provided style guides, tone rules, and terminology requirements.
• Identify and report recurring MT quality issues and batch-level trends.

Skills

Basque native

English proficiency

Translation experience

MT post-editing

Quality-focused

Independent work

Job description

Description

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about language quality? We are looking for translators to join an ongoing project, helping ensure accuracy, consistency, and high standards of translated customer-facing content. This role involves intermittent work, with tasks assigned on an ad hoc basis throughout the year depending on client needs. Volumes and timing may vary.

Project details

Job Title: Alpheratz Project - Basque (Spain) Translation Quality Rater

Language: Basque (Spain)

Content type: Customer service content (general)

Project duration: 1-2 hrs weekly (This role involves intermittent work)

Hourly rate: US$21.9

What you'll do

• Edit and review machine-translated customer service content with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
• Evaluate MT output quality and apply severity ratings when required, following project guidelines.
• Produce high-quality human translations as reference data for model training and quality evaluation.
• Follow provided style guides, tone rules, and terminology requirements.
• Identify and report recurring MT quality issues and batch-level trends.

Requirements

• Native proficiency in the Basque language and strong English skills.
• Experience in translation, localization, or MT post-editing.
• Familiarity with machine translation quality evaluation and error identification.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
• Ability to work independently in an online environment.