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Indonesian 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 an Indonesian Linguistic Expert, you will assess how well a large language model handles Indonesian and prepare language data that supports its training and development. The work covers tasks such as translation, summaries, dialogue, and grammar correction, alongside review of Indonesian grammar, meaning, and cultural nuance. You will contribute to an AI research project with a leading research lab in a remote, part-time role.

What You'll Do5

Review Indonesian text generated by an LLM for accuracy and quality across translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction tasks.
Edit or rewrite Indonesian content so it follows linguistic and cultural expectations for Indonesian-speaking audiences.
Annotate Indonesian text for grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features.
Find model errors and gaps in its handling of Indonesian, then work with AI researchers on ways to improve its performance.
Write detailed linguistic feedback and analysis to inform ongoing model training.

Requirements6

Native or near-native Indonesian fluency, with excellent command of grammar, syntax, and style.
Professional experience in Indonesian translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work.
Strong knowledge of Indonesian nuances, regional variation, register, and context-appropriate usage.
Professional fluency in English.
Careful attention to detail and the ability to recognize subtle errors and unnatural phrasing.
Clear communication skills and experience working with distributed, remote teams.

Preferred Qualifications1

Interest in AI and large language model technologies.

Who Should Apply

Indonesian language specialists with professional translation, editing, annotation, or NLP data experience will bring relevant expertise to this work. Strong English skills and close attention to regional nuance and natural phrasing are important.

Salary Insight

The rate is $40 per hour. It reflects specialized Indonesian language evaluation and data work, rather than general translation alone.

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Required skills

IndonesianTranslationEditingLinguistic AnnotationNatural Language ProcessingLarge Language ModelsGrammarSyntaxSemanticsSummarization

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