Russian Translators | Sigma AI

Sigma; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma .AI is seeking a freelance linguist for remote data annotation projects. Responsibilities include categorization, annotation, transcription, evaluation, and content localization across languages, performed on an online platform with flexible hours.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Translation and Interpretation Linguistics, native or near-native Russian, fluent English, strong writing and editing skills, and careful attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Translation and Interpretation Linguistics.
• Native or near-native Russian; fluent English with strong spelling and attention to detail.
• Solid command of linguistic theory, grammar, and language structure.

Responsibilities

• Categorization, annotation, correction, transcription, evaluation, and conversational interactions.
• Voice recording, content creation, localization, and validation of audio, video, images, sentences, or words.
• Work performed remotely through an online platform, 24/7 access.

Skills

Russian proficiency

English fluency

Writing and editing

Attention to detail

Computing literacy

Linguistic data tasks

LLM training experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Translation and Interpretation Linguistics

Job description

What is Sigma?

Sigma is a leading global technology company specializing in data collection and annotation for Artificial Intelligence. With over 30 years of experience, offices in Spain, the US, and the UK, and operations in more than 700 languages, we support top multinational clients in developing cutting-edge AI solutions.

Soft Skills We Value

Are you a proactive professional who thrives on challenges, values collaboration, and approaches every task with empathy, integrity, and a passion for learning? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

What Will You Do?

As part of our linguistic projects, your responsibilities may include:

• Categorization – Annotation – Correction – Transcription – Evaluation – Conversational interactions – Voice recording – Content creation – Localization – Validation of audio, video, images, sentences, or words.

All tasks are remote, performed through an online platform available 24/7.

This opportunity is offered for freelancers under a commercial contract.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Translation and Interpretation Linguist with native or near-native proficiency in Russian Fluent in English with the ability to accurately listen and write with excellent spelling and attention to detail Solid command of linguistic theory, grammar, and language structure Strong writing, editing, and communication skills Computer literacy Preferred (but not mandatory): Experience with one or more of the following: computational linguistics, corpus analysis, language data annotation, or LLM training Strong attention to detail

Technical Requirements

To participate in our projects, you will need:

• Computer: Minimum 4GB RAM Microphone and webcam Operating system: Windows 10 or higher macOS 13 Ventura or higher All OS updates installed and supported by the vendor Connectivity & Accessories: Stable internet connection Headphones Secure internet location, protected by a strong password For audio-collection projects only: Mobile phone with Android OS Tablets and iOS devices are not supported

Important Notes

Sigma .AI does not hire through third parties. No agents’ intermediaries or third parties are authorized to represent benefit from or participate in any way in the relationship. To this effect the Candidate agrees to provide any documentation or information reasonably requested by the Company to verify their identity and credentials. Should the Candidate fail to provide enough evidence of their identity to Sigma ´s satisfaction, Sigma shall be entitled to withhold or terminate any offer with the Candidate. The company may employ or rely on artificial intelligence systems in its selection processes. Such processing is carried out in an ethical, transparent, and legally compliant manner. The purpose of the processing is to evaluate the tests submitted in the course of the selection process (for instance the transcribed content provided by the candidate). The legal basis for processing your data is the pre-contractual relationship between the parties and/or the provision of requested services.

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