Speech Evaluator

Vaco by Highspring; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits with low premiums

Sick time off

Parenting leave

Access to a comprehensive well-being program

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Speech Evaluator for their San Jose location. The role focuses on supporting product internationalization efforts, conducting evaluations, and testing processes. Candidates should be fluent in English with excellent communication skills and an analytical mindset. This full-time position offers $25.00/hr to $27.00/hr, health benefits, and a wellness program. A hybrid work schedule is available, providing flexibility within standard business hours.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work experience in a related field.
• Ability to explain linguistic challenges and cultural concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support product internationalization (i18n) evaluation and engineering.
• Perform localization, data annotation, and validation activities.
• Conduct end-to-end testing once i18n is enabled.

Skills

Fluency in English

Written and verbal communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Job description

Overview

As a speech evaluator, you will support product internationalization (i18n) evaluation and engineering. Your work will include localization, data annotation and validation; identifying canonical queries; end‑to‑end testing once i18n is enabled; and deep‑dive testing to support quality efforts.

Responsibilities

• Support product internationalization (i18n) evaluation and engineering.
• Perform localization, data annotation, and validation activities.
• Identify canonical queries and conduct end‑to‑end testing once i18n is enabled.
• Execute deep‑dive testing to support quality efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Fully fluent, written and verbal, in English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly explain linguistic challenges and cultural questions and concepts for the locale of expertise.
• Undergraduate degree.
• Strong analytical skills.
• 1–2 years of work experience.
• Proficient in Google Docs and Sheets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent (verbal and written) in more than one language.
• Familiarity with voice‑activated devices.
• Linguistic degree or background.

Schedule Requirements

• Monday to Friday, standard business hours (flexible schedule within business hours).

Compensation and Benefits

• Base pay range: $25.00/hr – $27.00/hr.
• Full Time (40 hrs/week), hourly.
• Sick time off, parenting leave.
• Health benefits with low premiums.
• Access to a comprehensive well‑being program with resources to support physical and mental health: Employee Assistance Program, live and recorded meditation, yoga, webinars, events, resilience skill building, and more.

Location

Hybrid at our San Jose location.

Application

Contact Vaco by Highspring to apply.