English Linguist (United States, Remote)

TransPerfect; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Linguist to enhance AI-driven speech recognition technology. The role involves reviewing and refining US English audio descriptions, requiring a linguistic background and strong attention to detail. This temporary, full-time position offers a flexible remote work environment, aiming to improve language technologies through precise audio annotation.

Qualifications

• Fluency in US English required.
• Degree background in phonetics or related fields preferred.
• Relevant experience in data analysis or audio annotation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Listen to US English audio and refine descriptions/labels.
• Ensure accuracy in representing voice characteristics.
• Meet deadlines while maintaining high quality of work.

Skills

Idiomatic fluency in US English

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Interest in language technologies

Education

Degree in linguistics or related field

Tools

Online annotation tools

Job description

Work Location: Remote/Work-from-home within the United States

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8 hour shift between the hours of 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (local time)

Engagement Model: Temporary employment; Full-time

Language Needed: US English

Estimated Start Date: May 2025

Estimated Duration: 2 months

Hourly rate: $23.00 USD

DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking a Linguist with idiomatic fluency in US English to join our team in the United States! This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative Artificial Intelligence project!

Role Summary

As a Linguist, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities of AI-driven speech recognition and generation assistants. The ideal candidate has a linguistic education background, great attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and possess enthusiasm for improving AI technology.

Role Responsibilities

In this role, you will listen to short US English audio recordings and review, correct, refine, and/or expand pre-annotated descriptions/labels to accurately reflect voice characteristics and speech delivery.

Role Requirements

• Idiomatic fluency in US English

• Degree in linguistics or related field (phonetics, phonology, speech pathology, etc.)

• Phonetics/phonology expertise is preferred

• Relevant experience in data analysis, labeling, speech/text-to-speech technology, and/or audio annotation is considered a plus

• Familiarity with online annotation tools is preferred.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines effectively

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to deliver error-free work

• Availability to work 40 hours per week

• Interest in language technologies

DataForce offers companies in technology, advertisement, entertainment, and other industries reliable BPO and Data Collection & Annotation services. DataForce helps clients collect, label, and organize datasets that Machine Learning engineers use to train AI-powered Machine Learning Models. We work within our own proprietary tools or within customer tools and environments.

DataForce is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business with offices in more than 100 cities worldwide.

For more information about us, please visit our website: https://www.transperfect.com/dataforce

TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. For more information on the TransPerfect Family of Companies, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.