SME Careers
SME CareersVerified listing
Remote

Spanish Localization Specialist for AI Data Training

Up to 35/hr
Remote
Posted September 16, 2026
contract
Not Sure? Upload your resume to see every role you match

Listing checked September 4, 2026 · pay as published by SME Careers

Overview

This remote, hourly contractor role centers on shaping AI data training content in Spanish localization to guide model learning. You’ll craft detailed prompts and responses across topics to help AI models understand nuanced language and cultural references. A core part of the work is reviewing AI outputs for accuracy and clarity and providing actionable feedback. You’ll apply MQM and LQA concepts to identify errors and document root causes for continuous improvement.

What You'll Do8

  • 1Develop AI training content by crafting detailed prompts and responses in Spanish across diverse topics to guide model learning.
  • 2Evaluate and rank AI outputs for accuracy and fluency to boost model performance and reliability.
  • 3Apply MQM and LQA frameworks to categorize errors, identify root causes, and document quality decisions.
  • 4Fact-check localized content for units, names, and dates against credible sources to ensure consistency.
  • 5Provide clear explanations and model solutions that demonstrate correct methods and reasoning.
  • 6Collaborate with terminology management and style guides to maintain consistent tone and terminology.
  • 7Maintain thorough documentation of evaluations, criteria, and time-zone availability.
  • 8Participate in AI data annotation and evaluation tasks as capacity allows.

Requirements9

  • 1Bachelor’s degree or higher in translation, linguistics, localization, or a related field.
  • 2Native or near-native Spanish with strong Spain locale conventions.
  • 3Minimum C1 English proficiency for interpreting prompts, sources, and guidelines.
  • 4At least 2 years of professional localization or translation experience; multilingual localization preferred.
  • 5Proficiency with CAT tools, translation memory, termbases, and automated checks.
  • 6Excellent editorial judgment with attention to tone, inclusivity, and cultural nuance.
  • 7Ability to fact-check localized content using reliable sources and consistent reasoning.
  • 8Comfort working as an hourly contractor across time zones and from Spain.
  • 9Experience with AI data training, annotation, or evaluation is preferred.

Who Should Apply

Ideal candidates are native or near-native Spanish professionals with solid localization and translation experience and a strong grasp of Spain-specific language norms. They apply MQM and LQA concepts to decisions about quality and are comfortable documenting their reasoning. They can work autonomously as hourly contractors, maintaining steady throughput and clear records across time zones. This role may not be a fit for candidates lacking experience with CAT tools, termbases, or AI data tasks, or for those not based in Spain.

Salary Insight

$35/hour. This rate aligns with mid-senior localization QA and AI data training work; compensation is provided on an hourly basis.

Pay and demand for AI Training roles

Aggregated

Typical pay

$70/hour

This role

up to $35/hr

Most AI Training roles pay $35–$96 per hour. This role's pay falls inside that range.

Based on 1,082 similar roles that publish pay · 303 publish only a top rate; those count at the rate they gave

Typical rangeMedian payThis role

Rates shown per hour. Yearly and monthly pay converted; one-time fees and non-USD pay are not included.

Live similar roles
1,237
Listed in last 30 days
470
Remote
98%

Hiring most right now: micro1 (365) · SME Careers (253) · Mercor (148)

Most requested skills · share of roles

  • ai training
    13%
  • llm evaluation
    11%
  • ai evaluation
    11%
  • data annotation
    9%

Figures from AI Training roles live on NearSkill when this page loaded. A role can close before you apply, so check the listing itself.

Compare your resume against these roles

Location

Typeremote
LocationRemote
Eligible countriesMexico, Spain, United States
This is a remote position

Compensation

Up to $35/hr

Required Skills

spanishspanish_spainenglishlqamqmcat_toolslocalizationtranslationstyle_guidesterminology_managementtranslation_memoryfact_checkingquality_assuranceterminology_qacopyeditingai_data_trainingannotationpost_editingresearchproofreadingcat toolslinguistic qa (lqa)mqm error typologystyle guidesterminology management

Application Tip

Provide a concrete MQM/LQA example from a prior project, plus a brief list of CAT tools you have used and a short note on the outcomes.

Share:

How NearSkill helps you apply

  1. 1. Check your job match

    We compare your resume with the job requirements to help you understand how well your experience fits.

  2. 2. Continue to the employer’s website

    We’ll direct you to the employer’s application portal, where you can complete the application.

  3. 3. Get updates by email

    If NearSkill is handling follow-up for this role, we’ll email you when there’s an update on your screening.

Want to check your fit first?

See how your resume matches this role before applying.

Check my job match

Similar open positions

Explore active roles that match your skills and interests.

SME Careers

SME Careers

1mo agoRemotecontract

Spanish QA Lead for Remote AI Training Projects

Spanish QA Lead guides remote teams in assessing Spanish language data quality for AI training projects. You review AI-generated Spanish content and QA output, applying project rubrics to spot issues in grammar, tone, and cultural accuracy. Collaborate via Discord and style guides to share feedback, update guidelines, and keep localization aligned across Latin American and European audiences. You help create and maintain style guides and onboarding materials to support consistent localization and reviewer coaching. This hourly contract role supports a fast-growing AI data services company delivering high-quality language data.

Up to 40/hr
SpanishSpanish QaQuality Assurance+26 more
SME Careers

SME Careers

1mo agoRemotecontract

Japanese Localization Specialist for AI Training Remote Contract

Remote, hourly contract focusing on Japanese localization for AI training data and evaluation. You’ll review AI-generated responses for accuracy, tone, and cultural nuance, then craft precise Japanese outputs aligned to prompts and sources. Apply MQM and LQA concepts to classify issues and guide root-cause decisions, while ensuring terminology consistency via translation memory and termbase workflows. Strong candidates bring 5+ years in localization and solid English skills to interpret guidelines and maintain high editorial standards.

Up to 40/hr
JapaneseTranslationLocalization+19 more
SME Careers

SME Careers

1mo agoRemotecontract

Portuguese Localization Expert for AI Training Data

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.

Up to 30/hr
PortuguesePt PtEnglish+23 more
SME Careers

SME Careers

1mo agoRemotecontract

Catalan Language Expert for AI Content Review

Join SME Careers as a remote Catalan language expert focused on AI content review and generation. You will evaluate AI-produced Catalan text for accuracy, fluency, grammar, spelling, tone, and cultural fit, and craft high-quality rewrites and model answers in Catalan. Collaborate across teams to refine prompts and guidelines that improve localization and regional nuance. This hourly remote contract supports training data for leading AI models and labs, with interviews conducted in Spanish.

Up to 25/hr
CatalanEnglishLocalization+26 more
SME Careers

SME Careers

1mo agoRemotecontract

Mandarin Localization Expert for AI Data Tasks

As a remote, hourly contractor, you serve as a Mandarin Chinese localization expert, auditing AI-generated responses for language quality. You assess reasoning quality and step-by-step solutions, crafting clear explanations that strengthen model outputs. Using MQM and LQA concepts, you identify root causes of errors and ensure tone, terminology, and cultural nuance meet China conventions. Your work shapes training prompts, explanations, and model solutions for large-scale AI systems across topics. This role requires strong English proficiency and flexible collaboration across time zones.

Up to 40/hr
MandarinChinese LocalizationTranslation+23 more
SME Careers

SME Careers

1mo agoRemotefull-time

Catalan Language Expert for AI Content QA Remote

As a remote Catalan Language Expert, you review AI-generated content in Catalan and English, applying a strict grammar, orthography, and register check. You craft feedback to guide AI training data and improve model accuracy and contextual relevance. You verify facts, flag inconsistencies, and document decisions to support linguistic quality assurance and model integrity. This hourly, contract role offers flexible scheduling and clear rubrics to measure performance.

Up to 26/hr
CatalanEnglishFactcheck+15 more