Functional Intern

Location
Malaysia Office -Penang
Workplace
On-site

About this role

About Centific

Centific is a frontier AI data foundry that curates diverse, high-quality data, using our purpose-built technology platforms to empower the Magnificent Seven and our enterprise clients with safe, scalable AI deployment. Our team includes more than 150 PhDs and data scientists, along with more than 4,000 AI practitioners and engineers. We harness the power of an integrated solution ecosystem—comprising industry-leading partnerships and 1.8 million vertical domain experts in more than 230 markets—to create contextual, multilingual, pre-trained datasets; fine-tuned, industry-specific LLMs; and RAG pipelines supported by vector databases. Our zero-distance innovation™ solutions for GenAI can reduce GenAI costs by up to 80% and bring solutions to market 50% faster.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI creators and industry leaders by bringing best practices in GenAI to unicorn innovators and enterprise customers. We aim to help these organizations unlock significant business value by deploying GenAI at scale, helping to ensure they stay at the forefront of technological advancement and maintain a competitive edge in their respective markets.

About Job

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in basic localization and content adaptation tasks into English while maintaining accuracy and intent.

  • Support data annotation activities (e.g., text, image, or speech labeling) for AI model training.

  • Perform quality checks to ensure linguistic accuracy, consistency, and adherence to guidelines.

  • Follow project-specific instructions, glossaries, and style guides closely.

  • Collaborate with QA/review teams to identify and resolve issues.

  • Complete assigned tasks within defined deadlines and productivity KPIs.

  • Provide timely updates on progress, blockers, and task completion.

  • Support PMs/PCs with ad-hoc operational and administrative tasks.

  • Adapt quickly to updates, changes, and new project requirements.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Translation, Communications, or related fields.

  • Strong command of English (written and reading); additional language skills are a plus.

  • Basic understanding of localization or translation concepts is preferred.

  • High attention to detail with strong quality awareness.

  • Ability to follow instructions and perform repetitive tasks consistently.

  • Good time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, KPI-driven environment.

  • Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.

Centific is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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