🗣️ Telugu Language Expert (Remote) – $15–$20 Per Hour | SME Careers

🗣️ Telugu Language Expert (Remote) – $15–$20 Per Hour | SME Careers Are you fluent in Telugu and experienced in translation, proofreading, or linguistic quality assurance? 🌍 SME Careers is accepting applications for a remote Telugu Language Expert to help improve AI-generated content and ensure accurate, natural, and culturally appropriate Telugu language output. This freelance opportunity is ideal for Telugu language professionals who can review translations carefully, identify errors, and preserve the original meaning of English source material. 💼 Job Details Job Title: Telugu Language Expert (SME) Company: SME Careers Job Type: Freelance Contractor Work Mode: Remote Pay Rate: $15–$20 per hour Workload: Approximately 20 hours per week Duration: Short-term Experience: 1–3 years listed in the overview; detailed requirements request 3+ years of relevant experience Interview Language: English Job Status: Accepting applications Locations Listed: United States, India, and one additional location 📍 Location eligibility: The full list of eligible locations was not provided. Applicants should confirm their country's eligibility before applying. 🌟 About the Opportunity SME Careers is an AI data services company and a subsidiary of SuperAnnotate. The company provides training data to organizations developing AI systems and foundation models. As a Telugu Language Specialist, you will review AI-generated Telugu content, evaluate translation accuracy, and provide clear written feedback. Your language expertise will help AI models produce more reliable, fluent, and culturally appropriate Telugu responses. 📌 Key Responsibilities 📝 Review existing Telugu translations of English science benchmark questions. 🔍 Compare original translations and AI-proposed corrections against the English source. ✅ Check accuracy, grammar, spelling, and scientific terminology. 📚 Identify mistranslations, ambiguous wording, and changes in meaning. 🎯 Review the questions and answer choices while preserving the original meaning and structure. ✍️ Choose the appropriate outcome: accept the original translation, accept the AI correction, edit the final translation, or escalate the issue. 💬 Provide brief, precise review comments explaining translation errors. 🌐 Follow the project's core and Telugu-specific language guidelines. Important: The assignment prioritizes accuracy and faithfulness to the original English source rather than unnecessary stylistic improvements. The original meaning, difficulty level, answer structure, scientific terminology, and protected elements must be preserved. 🎓 Requirements and Qualifications Candidates should have: A bachelor's degree or higher in Linguistics, Telugu or English Literature, Communications, Journalism, Translation, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience. Native or near-native Telugu proficiency, including reading and writing. Strong professional English proficiency at C1 level or higher. Three or more years of relevant professional experience in writing, editing, localization, translation, content quality assurance, journalism, education, or a related language-focused field. Excellent knowledge of Telugu grammar, spelling, punctuation, and writing conventions. The ability to explain language errors and recommend accurate corrections. Familiarity with formal and informal Telugu and regional variations, including Andhra Pradesh and Telangana usage. Strong attention to detail when identifying subtle meaning changes, awkward translations, and culturally inappropriate wording. The ability to work independently and deliver consistent results in a remote environment. Experience in AI data training, annotation, translation quality assurance, editorial quality assurance, or rubric-based evaluation is strongly preferred. 💰 Salary and Work Schedule Hourly Pay $15–$20 per hour Approximately 20 hours per week Remote freelance contractor work Short-term project Duration and task availability depend on project requirements. This is a freelance contractor opportunity, not necessarily permanent employment. Candidates should review the contract terms, payment arrangements, and project duration before accepting an offer. 👩‍💻 Who Should Apply? This opportunity may be suitable for: Telugu translators and language specialists. Telugu writers, editors, and proofreaders. Localization and linguistic quality assurance professionals. Journalists and educators with relevant language experience. Professionals interested in AI training and language evaluation. Applicants should be comfortable following detailed instructions in English and evaluating Telugu content with accuracy and consistency. 📩 How to Apply Follow these steps to apply: Open the official job listing using the application link. Review the complete job description and country eligibility requirements. Prepare an updated CV highlighting your Telugu language and translation skills. Include relevant experience in editing, proofreading, localization, or quality assurance. Submit your application and complete any required assessment or English-language interview. Apply Now