Indonesian Translation Validator – Remote Freelance

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 5,500 - 8,300; Part time

Job summary

Welo Data—part of Welocalize—is seeking experienced linguists to validate AI-generated translations from English to Indonesian. You will compare two variants, judge accuracy and fluency, and justify your choice in a blind, multi-validator process. This is a remote freelance contract with a 2-week commitment.

Ideal candidates are native Indonesian speakers with strong English, a linguistics or translation background, and meticulous attention to detail. Remote, flexible hours, project-based work.

Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in Indonesian (written and spoken).
• Strong written communication in the target language.
• Background in linguistics, translation, or language quality assessment preferred.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Review English source documents alongside two machine-generated Indonesian translations.
• Evaluate both variants based on accuracy, fluency, and overall translation quality.
• Select the preferred translation and provide a clear written justification for your assessment.
• Complete assigned samples independently and within established timelines.
• Adhere strictly to project and client guidelines.

Skills

Indonesian native-level fluency

Fluent in English

Linguistics/translation background

Education

Linguistics or translation background preferred

Job description

Welo Data—part of Welocalize—is seeking experienced linguists to validate AI-generated translations from English to Indonesian. You will compare two variants, judge accuracy and fluency, and justify your choice in a blind, multi-validator process. This is a remote freelance contract with a 2-week commitment.

Ideal candidates are native Indonesian speakers with strong English, a linguistics or translation background, and meticulous attention to detail. Remote, flexible hours, project-based work.