Portuguese Localization Expert for AI Training Data
Listing checked September 4, 2026 · pay as published by SME Careers
Overview
This remote, hourly contractor role focuses on evaluating AI outputs in Portuguese to ensure accuracy, tone, and cultural nuance. You will craft high‑quality language content and assess the model’s reasoning quality to guide training. Apply senior‑level Portuguese localization judgment and MQM/LQA concepts to maintain consistent quality across prompts and outputs. You’ll work as a remote contractor with opportunities to join future AI data projects through SME Careers.
What You'll Do6
- 1Review AI-generated Portuguese outputs for accuracy, tone, and cultural appropriateness, providing actionable feedback.
- 2Develop and refine AI training prompts and language content across diverse topics to steer model learning.
- 3Evaluate model responses, rank alternatives, and document reasoning quality and errors.
- 4Apply MQM/LQA frameworks to categorize errors by severity and root cause, guiding quality decisions.
- 5Maintain and expand glossaries, terminology databases, and PT‑Portugal style guidelines to support consistent localization.
- 6Coordinate with cross‑functional teams and document findings in both Portuguese and English.
Requirements11
- 1Bachelor’s degree or higher in translation, linguistics, localization, communications, or a related field.
- 2Native or near‑native Portuguese with strong command of Portugal locale conventions.
- 3Minimum C1 English proficiency for interpreting prompts, sources, and evaluation guidelines.
- 45+ years of professional localization/translation experience, multilingual localization experience strongly preferred.
- 5Demonstrated ability to apply MQM/LQA concepts to produce consistent quality decisions.
- 6Proficiency with CAT tools and QA workflows (translation memory, termbases, automated checks) and comfort working with structured guidelines.
- 7Excellent editorial judgment on register, tone, inclusivity, and cultural nuance with extreme attention to detail.
- 8Ability to rigorously fact-check localized content (units, references, names, dates) using reliable sources.
- 9Comfort working as an hourly contractor with dependable throughput and clear documentation across time zones.
- 10Previous experience with AI data training, annotation or evaluation is preferred.
- 11Location: Brazil‑based candidates only.
Who Should Apply
Ideal candidates bring native or near‑native Portuguese with PT‑Portugal conventions and a proven localization QA track record. This role is less suitable for applicants lacking extensive CAT tool experience or MQM/LQA familiarity. If you excel at managing terminology, glossaries, and rigorous evaluation of AI outputs, you will fit well. Based in Brazil, you should be comfortable with asynchronous feedback and coordinating across time zones for future AI data projects.
Salary Insight
Pay: $30/hr. This hourly contractor rate aligns with senior Portuguese localization work supporting AI data training.
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In your application, include a concise case study showing MQM/LQA decisions on PT‑Portugal content and a glossary entry you created to demonstrate terminology management and QA discipline.
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