Linguist (Mandarin)
About this role
Work Location: Hong Kong (Remote)
Work Schedule/Workload (if applicable): 20 hours per week
Engagement Model: Independent Contractor/Freelance
Estimated Project Duration: 2 weeks
Estimated Start Date: August 2026
Language(s) Needed: Mandarin
We are currently looking for candidates who are Mandarin linguists (native speakers from Hong Kong).
Job Description:
Our team is looking for experienced Linguists to support a summarization review of Mandarin (Hong Kong) data. The role may include reviewing, validating, and analyzing language data, assessing linguistic accuracy and consistency, and performing other language-related tasks according to detailed project guidelines.
Candidates will apply their linguistic knowledge to ensure high-quality deliverables while working independently and maintaining excellent attention to detail. The ideal candidate has strong listening and writing skills, is comfortable working with language data, and can consistently follow project-specific instructions.
This is a short-term freelance opportunity for linguists who enjoy detail-oriented work and contributing to the development of language technologies.
Job requirements:
Native speaker proficiency of Mandarin
Postgraduate degree in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Phonetics, Language Studies, or a related field
Excellent listening, reading, and writing skills in Mandarin
Experience working with linguistic data, transcription, annotation, language quality evaluation, or similar language-focused tasks
Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
Ability to follow detailed linguistic guidelines and deliver high-quality work within established deadlines
Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
Previous experience supporting AI, speech, or language technology projects is a plus
In case you have any questions about this role contact us at: [email protected]
DataForce by TransPerfect is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, with offices in more than 100 cities worldwide.
We offer high-quality data for Human-Machine Interaction to some of the most prestigious technology companies in the world. Our department focuses on gathering, enriching and processing data for Machine Learning in different AI domains.
TransPerfect is an equal opportunity employer and committed to all recruitment processes and workplace free from harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination.
For more information on the TransPerfect Family of Companies, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.
Company at a glance
DataForce delivers high-quality, multimodal training data and services to power the next generation of AI. From large language models to voice, image, and video generation, DataForce supports AI innovators in tech, life sciences, automotive, and beyond with scalable, secure solutions for development, testing, and safety. Backed by cutting-edge technology and over one million data contributors, DataForce helps ensure AI systems are accurate, adaptable, and ready for real-world deployment.
DataForce is part of TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and AI solutions for global business, with offices in more than 140 cities worldwide. Learn more at www.dataforce.ai.
Contact: [email protected]
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