
Swahili Linguistic Expert
Listing checked November 13, 2026 · pay as published by Mercor
Key details
- Pay
- $40/hr
- Location
- Remote
- Job type
- part-time
- Posted
- November 13, 2026
Overview
As a Swahili Linguistic Expert, you will assess how well a large language model handles Swahili and prepare language data that can strengthen its understanding and writing. The work spans translation, summaries, dialogue, and grammar correction, alongside edits and annotations that reflect Swahili grammar, regional variation, and cultural context. This part-time role supports an AI research project with a leading research lab and is remote.
What You'll Do5
- Assess the quality and accuracy of model-generated Swahili in translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction.
- Edit, refine, or rewrite Swahili content to meet linguistic and cultural standards for Swahili-speaking audiences.
- Annotate Swahili text for grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features.
- Spot model errors and gaps in Swahili language performance, then work with AI researchers on improvements.
- Deliver detailed linguistic feedback and analysis to inform model training.
Requirements6
- Native or near-native Swahili fluency and strong command of grammar, syntax, and style.
- Professional experience in Swahili translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work.
- Strong knowledge of Swahili nuances, regional varieties, register, and context-appropriate usage.
- Professional fluency in English.
- Careful attention to detail and the ability to identify 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
Swahili language professionals with experience in translation, editing, annotation, or NLP data work can bring the linguistic judgment this project needs. The role suits someone who can assess subtle language issues in Swahili and communicate findings in professional English.
Salary Insight
The rate is $40 per hour. Pay is hourly for this part-time language evaluation and data curation work.
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