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European Portuguese Linguistic Expert

40/hr

Remote

part-time

Posted November 13, 2026

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Key details

Pay: $40/hr
Location: Remote
Job type: part-time
Posted: November 13, 2026

Overview

As a European Portuguese Linguistic Expert, you will assess how well a large language model handles Portuguese-language tasks and help shape the data used to improve its language abilities. Your work covers tasks such as translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction, with close attention to Portuguese usage, cultural context, and language quality. The role is remote and part-time, supporting an AI research project with a leading research lab.

What You'll Do5

Review LLM-generated European Portuguese across translation, summarization, dialogue, grammar correction, and other use cases for accuracy and quality.
Edit, refine, or rewrite Portuguese content to meet linguistic and cultural standards in Portugal.
Annotate Portuguese text for grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features.
Spot model errors and language gaps, then work with AI researchers to help improve LLM performance.
Write detailed linguistic feedback and analysis to inform model training.

Requirements7

Native or near-native fluency in European Portuguese, with strong command of grammar, syntax, and style.
Professional experience in Portuguese translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work.
Strong understanding of European Portuguese nuances, regional variation, register, and context-appropriate usage.
Ability to distinguish European Portuguese from Brazilian Portuguese.
Professional fluency in English.
Careful attention to detail when identifying subtle errors and unnatural phrasing.
Clear communication skills and experience working with distributed, remote teams.

Preferred Qualifications1

Interest in AI and LLM-based language technologies.

Who Should Apply

Candidates with native or near-native European Portuguese and experience in translation, editing, annotation, or NLP data work can bring the language judgment this project needs. The role suits someone who can assess Portuguese for Portugal and explain language issues in English.

Salary Insight

The listed rate is $40 per hour. Pay is hourly for this part-time role, with work focused on expert Portuguese language evaluation and data curation.

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$35/hour

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translation
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grammar
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localization
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Required skills

European PortuguesePortuguese LinguisticsTranslationEditingLinguistic AnnotationNatural Language ProcessingLarge Language ModelsGrammarSyntaxSemanticsPortuguese Localization

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