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Tamil Translator (Remote) | Sigma AI

$45K - $58K/yr

Experience with one or more of the following: computational linguistics, corpus analysis, language data annotation, or LLM training * Strong attention to detail What will you do? Annotation - Audio ...

... corpus • Strong machine learning background and experience of using ML techniques in NLP ... degree in linguistics or computational linguistics, or related degree in machine learning or ...

At least 2 years of experience in a language-related field (translation, transcription, teaching, linguistics, or corpus development) * Proficiency at Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) level 3+ ...

Senior Data Scientist

Austin, TX · On-site

$140 - $195/hr

You'll apply NLP and LLM-based techniques to a proprietary corpus of millions of real consumer ... Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, NLP, or a related field. How We Work: We ...

You'll apply NLP and LLM-based techniques to a proprietary corpus of millions of real consumer ... Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Linguistics, Information Science, or ...

Depending on your interests, that might mean turning a corpus of arXiv papers into reinforcement ... Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Statistics, or Linguistics * Research ...

Research Intern

New York, NY · On-site

$300K - $500K/yr

Depending on your interests, that might mean turning a corpus of arXiv papers into reinforcement ... Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Statistics, or Linguistics * Research ...

So before we trained a single model, we built our own corpus: full-duplex, studio-quality conversational speech, recorded and annotated by PhD linguists. That's our moat. It's also why enterprises ...

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Infographic showing various Corpus Linguistics job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 61% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 24% Contract. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,000 per year, or $16.8 per hour.

Tamil Translator (Remote) | Sigma AI

Sigma Group

Remote

$45K - $58K/yr

Temporary

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Join Sigma.AI - Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence
What is Sigma?
Sigma is a leading global technology company specializing in data collection and annotation for Artificial Intelligence. With over 30 years of experience, offices in Spain, the US, and the UK, and operations in more than 700 languages, we support top multinational clients in developing cutting-edge AI solutions.
Soft Skills We Value
Are you a proactive professional who thrives on challenges, values collaboration, and approaches every task with empathy, integrity, and a passion for learning?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
• Requirements
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Translation and Interpretation
  • Linguist with native or near-native proficiency in Tamil
  • Fluent in English with the ability to accurately listen and write with excellent spelling and attention to detail
  • Solid command of linguistic theory, grammar, and language structure
  • Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
  • Computer literacy

Preferred (but not mandatory):
  • Experience with one or more of the following: computational linguistics, corpus analysis, language data annotation, or LLM training
  • Strong attention to detail

What will you do?
Annotation - Audio/Video/Image/Sentence/Word validation - Categorization, Conversational interactions - Content creation - Correction - Evaluation - Localization
All tasks are remote, performed through an online platform available 24/7.
This opportunity is offered for freelancers under a commercial contract.
Connectivity & Accessories:
  • Stable internet connection
  • Headphones
  • Secure internet location, protected by a strong password

How to Apply
If you're interested, click "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" and follow the instructions.
After submitting your application, you will receive an email with the required tests to assess your qualifications. These tests are mandatory to move forward in the process.
Check your inbox and spam folder, just in case!
Important Notes
  • Sigma.AI does not hire through third parties. No agents' intermediaries or third parties are authorized to represent benefit from or participate in any way in the relationship. To this effect the Candidate agrees to provide any documentation or information reasonably requested by the Company to verify their identity and credentials. Should the Candidate fail to provide enough evidence of their identity to Sigma's satisfaction, Sigma shall be entitled to withhold or terminate any offer with the Candidate.
  • The company may employ or rely on artificial intelligence systems in its selection processes. Such processing is carried out in an ethical, transparent, and legally compliant manner. The purpose of the processing is to evaluate the tests submitted in the course of the selection process (for instance the transcribed content provided by the candidate). The legal basis for processing your data is the pre-contractual relationship between the parties and/or the provision of requested services.

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Department Annotation & Translation Locations United States, United Kingdom, Australia Remote status Fully Remote Employment type Temporary