Somali Language Specialist

Agency; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agency seeks a Somali linguist to review and annotate Somali content and assess AI-generated outputs for accuracy and fluency. You will identify error patterns and collaborate with the team to refine prompts and linguistic guidelines.

Provide expert feedback on grammar, syntax, semantics, style, and cultural appropriateness, ensuring high-quality training data for AI systems. Strong attention to detail and reliable internet are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Somali.
• Experience in translation, linguistics, language teaching, editing, or related professional work.
• Clear communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to provide a secure computer and stable internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Review and annotate Somali content
• Assess AI-generated outputs for accuracy and fluency
• Identify and document error patterns
• Collaborate with the team to refine prompts, evaluation methods, and linguistic guidelines
• Provide expert feedback on grammar, syntax, semantics, style, and cultural appropriateness

Skills

Somali fluency

Translation experience

Linguistics

Language teaching

Editing

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Secure setup and internet

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review and annotate Somali content
• Assess AI-generated outputs for accuracy and fluency
• Identify and document error patterns
• Collaborate with the team to refine prompts, evaluation methods, and linguistic guidelines
• Provide expert feedback on grammar, syntax, semantics, style, and cultural appropriateness

Requirements

• Fluency in Somali
• Demonstrated experience in translation, linguistics, language teaching, editing, or related professional work
• Clear communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to provide a secure computer and stable internet connection

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in training, coaching, or linguistic annotation

About the Company

This project focuses on developing high-quality training data to power the next generation of AI, ensuring natural, accurate, and contextually rich Somali experiences across education, accessibility, and global communication.