Mandarin Language Expert

About this role

Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Skills

Key responsibilities

• Record high-quality audio samples in Mandarin, ensuring clarity and accuracy of pronunciation.
• Transcribe and annotate Mandarin speech data with precision and consistency.
• Evaluate audio recordings for quality, linguistic accuracy, and adherence to phonetic standards.
• Collaborate closely with the customer's team to ensure project requirements and quality benchmarks are met.
• Apply knowledge of Mandarin phonetics and pronunciation nuances when recording or reviewing content.
• Offer constructive feedback and suggestions to improve processes, workflows, and data quality.
• Support AI workflow development through accurate labeling, annotation, and quality evaluation.

Required skills & qualifications

• Native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, with exceptional command of pronunciation and intonation.
• Demonstrated understanding of Mandarin phonetics and nuances in spoken language.
• Strong audio transcription and annotation abilities, with high attention to detail.
• Experience with quality evaluation in linguistic or audio contexts.
• Familiarity with speech data collection or audio recording processes.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, collaborative environment.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience as an audio engineer, voice actor, podcaster, musician, or in a similar audio recording role.
• Prior involvement with AI workflows or speech data projects.
• Background in linguistics or applied language studies.
• As a Mandarin Language Expert, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the capabilities of advanced AI systems by providing authentic, high-quality language data. If you are passionate about Mandarin language, have an acute ear for sound and detail, and care deeply about communication, this is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise on a global, innovative project with the customer’s team.