Taiwanese Mandarin Translation Validator

Welocalize, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize, Inc. seeks a Translation Validator to assess English sources against two Taiwanese Mandarin machine translations in a remote Taiwanese setting. This two-week freelance contract requires sharp linguistic judgment and written justification for preferred translations.

You will also review audio transcripts, ensuring accuracy and consistency per project guidelines, while delivering independent results with high attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in Taiwanese Mandarin (written and spoken).
• Strong written communication in the target language.
• Proficiency in English.
• Background in linguistics, translation, or language quality assessment preferred.
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail and consistency.
• Familiarity with Romanized script conventions for transliteration tasks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review English source documents alongside two machine-generated Taiwanese Mandarin translations (Variant A and B).
• Evaluate translations based on accuracy, fluency, and overall quality.
• Select the preferred translation and provide a written justification.
• Review audio files and corresponding transcriptions for accuracy and quality.
• Assess transcription and audio quality according to project guidelines.
• Complete assigned samples independently within timelines and follow client guidelines.

Skills

Taiwanese Mandarin

English proficiency

Linguistics background

Attention to detail

Independent work

Transliteration familiarity

Job description

Location: Taiwan

About the Role

Welo Data is seeking experienced linguists to support a synthetic data generation program for a leading technology client. In this role, you will perform A/B preference testing of machine-generated translations from English into Taiwanese Mandarin, helping to evaluate and improve the quality of AI-generated content.
As a Translation Validator, you will independently review an English source document alongside two machine-generated translations (Variant A and Variant B), select the preferred translation, and provide a written justification for your choice. Each sample is reviewed by three independent validators working in a blind process.

Project Details

• Job Title: Translation Validation - Taiwanese Mandarin
• Location: Remote (Taiwan)
• Commitment: 2 weeks
• Employment Type: Freelance Contract
• Pay Rate: $15 per hour

What You'll Do

• Review English source documents alongside two machine-generated Taiwanese Mandarin 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.
• Review audio files and their corresponding transcriptions, evaluating accuracy, completeness, and overall quality.
• Assess both transcription quality and audio quality according to project guidelines.
• Complete assigned samples independently and within established timelines.
• Adhere strictly to project and client guidelines

Requirements:

• Native-level fluency in Taiwanese Mandarin (written and spoken).
• Strong written communication skills in the target language.
• Proficiency in English.
• Background in linguistics, translation, or language quality assessment preferred.
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail and consistency.
• Familiarity with Romanized script conventions for the relevant language is a plus (for transliteration tasks).