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Traditional Chinese 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

The Traditional Chinese Linguistic Expert evaluates and improves a large language model’s performance on Chinese-language tasks as part of an AI research project with a leading research lab. You’ll assess generated text, refine linguistic data, and share findings that guide model training. The role is remote and part-time, with a focus on language use and cultural context for readers in Taiwan and Hong Kong.

What You'll Do5

  • Review LLM-generated Traditional Chinese across translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction tasks for quality and accuracy.
  • Edit, refine, or rewrite Chinese content to meet linguistic and cultural expectations for Traditional Chinese readers in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
  • Annotate text for grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features.
  • Flag model errors and language gaps, then work with AI researchers to support improvements.
  • Provide detailed linguistic feedback and analysis to inform ongoing model training.

Requirements6

  • Native or near-native fluency in Traditional Chinese, with strong command of grammar, syntax, and style.
  • Professional experience in Chinese translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work.
  • Knowledge of Traditional Chinese nuance, regional variation, register, and context, including distinctions from Simplified Chinese.
  • Professional fluency in English.
  • Careful attention to detail when identifying subtle errors and unnatural phrasing.
  • Clear communication skills and experience working with remote teams.

Preferred Qualifications1

  • Interest in AI and LLM-based language technologies

Who Should Apply

Candidates with native or near-native Traditional Chinese and professional experience in translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or Chinese NLP data work will fit the core needs. Familiarity with regional language differences and an interest in AI language technology will help them contribute to model evaluation and training.

Salary Insight

The listed rate is $40 per hour for this part-time role. The work calls for professional Traditional Chinese expertise and experience with language data, editing, translation, or annotation.

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Traditional ChineseSimplified ChineseLinguistic AnnotationTranslationEditingNatural Language ProcessingLarge Language ModelsGrammarSyntaxSemantics

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