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TransPerfect · 1 day ago

Data Specialist

TransPerfect is seeking native speakers and cultural experts to support Generative AI data creation, evaluation, and query vetting projects. In this role, you will apply your linguistic and cultural knowledge to improve large language models by ensuring responses are culturally accurate and unbiased, while collaborating closely with AI researchers and engineers.

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Responsibilities

Generate Training Sets: Create, expand, and review culturally authentic content, including natural language queries, prompts, idiomatic expressions, and real-world conversational examples
Create Evaluation Sets: Design culturally nuanced prompts to test AI systems on humor, sensitive topics, taboos, regional variation, and social context
Benchmark AI Responses: Evaluate model outputs for cultural appropriateness, tone, factual accuracy, bias, and overall quality, providing detailed and actionable feedback
Query Vetting & Fact Checking: Conduct in-depth research to verify accuracy, precision, and recall, ensuring content meets high factual and informational standards
Framework & Workflow Development: Translate high-level research requirements into detailed workflows, helping define cultural evaluation standards and best practices
Data Vetting & Enrichment: Review and enrich datasets to ensure they represent diverse cultural perspectives across regions, demographics, and socioeconomic contexts
Bias Analysis & Ethical Review: Identify, categorize, and document cultural, social, and ethical biases in AI outputs, contributing to bias mitigation and responsible AI development
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with AI researchers, engineers, and peer reviewers to maximize data quality, throughput, and impact

Qualification

Language ProficiencyCultural KnowledgeResearch SkillsAI UnderstandingData LiteracyPrompt Review ExpertiseAI ToolsEthical AI AwarenessCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Candidates must demonstrate native or bilingual proficiency, or full professional proficiency, in reading and writing in at least one of the following languages: English – Native of the United States or United Kingdom, Portuguese – Native of Brazil, Japanese – Native of Japan, Turkish – Native of Turkey, German – Native of Germany
Graduate with distinction and demonstrated deep cultural knowledge
Degree obtained from a top-tier U.S. or international university or institute
Exceptional reading and writing proficiency in the target language, including mastery of grammar, syntax, style, and the ability to produce clear, concise, and engaging content across multiple formats (e.g., articles, blogs, technical documentation)
Strong research and fact-checking skills, with the ability to identify credible sources and meticulously verify information for accuracy and bias mitigation
High attention to detail, ensuring precision in language, data accuracy, and delivery of polished, error-free work
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly, collaborate effectively with teams, and convey complex information to diverse audiences
Foundational understanding of AI and large language models (LLMs), including AI principles, machine learning, NLP, and model capabilities and limitations
Prompt review expertise, with the ability to assess and identify characteristics of effective, precise prompts that generate high-quality AI outputs
Familiarity with AI tools, including AI writing assistants and platforms used to generate, refine, and optimize content
Ethical AI awareness, including understanding of potential biases in AI systems and the implications of AI-generated content, with a focus on responsible and unbiased usage
Data literacy, including experience with data collection, preparation, cleaning, and transformation for LLM training

Company

TransPerfect

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TransPerfect is a language services company offering multilingual translation and interpreting solutions to multinational businesses.

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (2)
2021 (4)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$875M
2025-04-10Debt Financing· $425M
2019-06-20Debt Financing· $450M

Leadership Team

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Jin Lee
Co-CEO
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Phil Shawe
President & CEO
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