Linguist ( Portugal/UK/EU )

Defined.ai; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI company is seeking a native-level Italian linguist for a 9-month full-time project. The role involves assessing audio data quality, collaborating closely with scientists, and contributing to ongoing process improvements. Ideal candidates will possess a strong linguistics background and detail orientation.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Italian.
• Experience in linguistics or speech processing.
• Strong analytical and communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess the quality of speech in Italian.
• Categorize and annotate speech based on specifications.
• Collaborate with scientists on a daily basis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Background in linguistics

Speech processing

Job description

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Location: Remote (within Portugal, the UK, or the EU)

Availability: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Project Duration: 9 months from start date

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a native-level Italian linguist with a strong understanding of speech and language. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, comfortable working with audio data, and capable of collaborating closely with scientists and technical teams.

Having an additional language such as French, German, or Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess the quality of speech in Italian
• Categorize and annotate speech according to provided specifications
• Interact and collaborate with a team of scientists on a daily basis
• Report findings and contribute to ongoing process improvements

Requirements

• Native or near-native proficiency in Italian
• Background in linguistics, speech processing, or a related field
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to discuss and evaluate audio/speech quality confidently
• Comfortable working full-time on a long-term project (9 months)
• Additional language skills (French, German, or Spanish) are a plus

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

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