Vietnamese Language Expert Remote Contract Translator QA
Listing checked September 4, 2026 · pay as published by SME Careers
Overview
This fully remote, hourly contractor role centers on crafting Vietnamese language content for AI training data and localization tasks. Review AI-generated responses for accuracy and explainability, and provide feedback to improve reasoning quality. Apply senior-level Vietnamese localization and C1 English proficiency to maintain consistent terminology and tone according to Vietnam's locale conventions. This position connects you with SME Careers' expert network for future AI data projects and remote collaboration.
What You'll Do8
- 1Review Vietnamese outputs and AI-generated responses, flagging terminology and tone issues to maintain accuracy.
- 2Develop and refine AI training prompts and language content to guide model learning across topics.
- 3Evaluate model outputs using the MQM and LQA frameworks, assigning severity, category, and root-cause explanations.
- 4Provide clear, model-ready explanations and step-by-step solutions in Vietnamese to illustrate correct methods.
- 5Fact-check localized content against reliable sources for units, references, dates.
- 6Document decisions and feedback to support cross-time-zone collaboration within the expert network.
- 7Collaborate with CAT tools workflows to maintain terminology accuracy using termbases and translation memories.
- 8Support AI data annotation tasks and quality control within the expert network.
Requirements10
- 1Bachelor's degree or higher in Vietnamese Translation, Linguistics, Localization, Communications, or related field.
- 2Native or near-native Vietnamese proficiency with strong locale conventions for Vietnam.
- 3Minimum C1 English proficiency.
- 45+ years of professional localization/translation experience.
- 5Demonstrated ability to apply MQM and LQA concepts to quality decisions.
- 6Proficiency with CAT tools and QA workflows (translation memory, termbases, automated checks).
- 7Excellent editorial judgment on register, tone, inclusivity, and cultural nuance with high attention to detail.
- 8Ability to rigorously fact-check content using reliable sources.
- 9Comfort working as hourly contractor across time zones.
- 10Previous AI data training, annotation, or evaluation experience preferred.
Who Should Apply
Ideal candidates hold native-level Vietnamese with strong English reading and writing skills. Experience with MQM/LQA and CAT tools is highly valued. This role suits professionals seeking remote, hourly contract work and clear documentation practices. Applicants without AI data training or localization experience may score lower on fit due to quality and consistency expectations.
Salary Insight
20 USD per hour. Hourly pay reflects contract-level localization and QA work and will be discussed with the project later.
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