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Vietnamese 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

As a Vietnamese Linguistic Expert, you will assess how an LLM handles Vietnamese and help improve its language performance through careful review and data annotation. The project covers tasks such as translation, summaries, dialogue, and grammar correction, with attention to Vietnamese grammar, cultural context, and regional variation. This is a part-time, remote role supporting AI research with a leading research lab.

What You'll Do5

Review LLM-generated Vietnamese for accuracy and quality across translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction.
Edit or rewrite Vietnamese content so it follows linguistic and cultural standards for Vietnamese-speaking audiences.
Annotate text for grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features.
Spot model errors and gaps in Vietnamese language performance, then work with AI researchers on improvements.
Provide detailed linguistic feedback and analysis to inform model training.

Requirements6

Native or near-native Vietnamese fluency and excellent command of grammar, syntax, and style.
Professional experience in Vietnamese translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work.
Strong knowledge of Vietnamese nuance, regional variations, register, and context-appropriate usage.
Professional fluency in English.
Careful attention to detail, including the ability to detect 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

Vietnamese language specialists with professional experience in translation, editing, annotation, or NLP data work will find a strong match here. The role suits someone who can judge subtle differences in grammar, regional usage, and context while communicating findings in English.

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The rate is $40 per hour. Pay is hourly, and the part-time arrangement means total earnings depend on the hours offered and worked.

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Required skills

VietnameseEnglishLinguistic AnnotationTranslationEditingNatural Language ProcessingLarge Language ModelsGrammarSyntaxSemanticsSummarization

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