About the Role
Welo Data is seeking experienced linguists to support a synthetic data generation program for a leading technology client. In this role, you will perform A/B preference testing of machine-generated translations from English into Taiwanese Mandarin, helping to evaluate and improve the quality of AI-generated content.
As a Translation Validator, you will independently review an English source document alongside two machine-generated translations (Variant A and Variant B), select the preferred translation, and provide a written justification for your choice. Each sample is reviewed by three independent validators working in a blind process.
Project Details
• Job Title: Translation Validation - Taiwanese Mandarin
• Location: Remote (Taiwan)
• Commitment: 2 weeks
• Employment Type: Freelance Contract
- Pay Rate: $15 per hour
What You'll Do
- Review English source documents alongside two machine-generated Taiwanese Mandarin translations.
- Evaluate both variants based on accuracy, fluency, and overall translation quality.
- Select the preferred translation and provide a clear written justification for your assessment.
- Review audio files and their corresponding transcriptions, evaluating accuracy, completeness, and overall quality.
- Assess both transcription quality and audio quality according to project guidelines.
- Complete assigned samples independently and within established timelines.
- Adhere strictly to project and client guidelines
Requirements
• Native-level fluency in Taiwanese Mandarin (written and spoken).
- Strong written communication skills in the target language.
- Proficiency in English.
- Background in linguistics, translation, or language quality assessment preferred.
- Ability to work independently with high attention to detail and consistency.
- Familiarity with Romanized script conventions for the relevant language is a plus (for transliteration tasks).
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