English Linguist (United States, Remote)

TransPerfect • Houston, TX

282d • $23 • Remote

About The Position

DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking a Linguist with idiomatic fluency in US English to join our team in the United States! This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative project! As a Linguist, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities of AI-driven speech recognition and generation assistants. The ideal candidate has a linguistic education background, great attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and possess enthusiasm for improving AI technology.

Requirements

• Idiomatic fluency in US English.
• Degree in linguistics or related field (phonetics, phonology, speech pathology, etc.).
• Phonetics/phonology expertise is preferred.
• Relevant experience in data analysis, labeling, speech/text-to-speech technology, and/or audio annotation is considered a plus.
• Familiarity with online annotation tools is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to deliver error-free work.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week.
• Interest in language technologies.

Responsibilities

• Listen to short US English audio recordings.
• Review, correct, refine, and/or expand pre-annotated descriptions/labels to accurately reflect voice characteristics and speech delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree