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Linguistic Data Annotation Jobs (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking candidates with strong linguistic data analysis and language technology experience to manage data collection, LLM-powered data synthesis and data annotation tasks, prompt engineering ...

AI Linguist - Hybrid

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$38.61 - $45.48/hr

Conduct data-driven analysis and provide linguistic insights for project development * Be part of working groups that develop high-quality human judgment/annotation/evaluation pipelines * Create ...

AI Linguist - Hybrid

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$38.61 - $45.48/hr

... Conduct data-driven analysis and provide linguistic insights for project development Be part of working groups that develop high-quality human judgment/annotation/evaluation pipelines Create ...

Strategic Projects Lead -- Audio Data

$53 - $71.75/hr

... linguistic data. • Experience building or improving internal tools, workflow systems, annotation platforms, QA systems, or contributor-facing products. • Experience designing annotation ...

Linguist II (LLM/AI)

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$36 - $40.20/hr

... linguistic data analysis, language technology, and programming familiarity and a proven ability to support data collection, synthetic data generation, and annotation efforts for LLM/AI training ...

Data Labeling Associate

San Diego, CA

$17 - $22/hr

The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of machine learning, data annotation ... Ensure linguistic accuracy in all processed and annotated data. REQUIREMENTS Preferred ...

Data Labeling Associate

San Diego, CA · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of machine learning, data annotation ... Ensure linguistic accuracy in all processed and annotated data. REQUIREMENTS Preferred ...

Data Labeling Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of machine learning, data annotation ... Ensure linguistic accuracy in all processed and annotated data. REQUIREMENTS Preferred ...

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What are some common challenges faced by linguistic data annotators, and how can they be addressed?

Linguistic data annotation often involves interpreting ambiguous or context-dependent language, which can be challenging, especially when dealing with idiomatic expressions, slang, or multiple languages. Consistency in labeling is critical, so annotators must regularly review guidelines and communicate with team members to resolve uncertainties. Many teams use collaborative tools and periodic calibration sessions to ensure high-quality, uniform annotations. Staying detail-oriented and open to feedback helps annotators continuously improve their work and adapt to evolving project requirements.

What is linguistic data annotation?

Linguistic data annotation is the process of labeling or tagging language data, such as text or speech, with relevant linguistic information. This can include marking parts of speech, named entities, syntactic structures, or semantic roles to help train and evaluate natural language processing (NLP) models. Annotators follow specific guidelines to ensure consistency and accuracy, making the data usable for machine learning tasks. Linguistic data annotation is essential for developing AI applications like chatbots, translation systems, and speech recognition software.

What is the difference between Linguistic Data Annotation vs Data Labeling Specialist?

AspectLinguistic Data AnnotationData Labeling Specialist
CredentialsBasic understanding of linguistics, language skillsGeneral data labeling skills, attention to detail
Work EnvironmentTech companies, AI development teamsData annotation firms, AI/ML companies
Industry UsageNatural language processing, speech recognitionComputer vision, image and video annotation
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding linguistic annotation rolesGeneral data labeling roles

While both roles involve preparing data for AI models, Linguistic Data Annotation focuses on language-specific tasks like transcribing, tagging, and annotating text or speech data. Data Labeling Specialists handle a broader range of data types, including images and videos, with less emphasis on linguistic expertise. The roles often overlap in AI development but differ in the type of data and skills required.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a linguistic data annotator?

To thrive as a Linguistic Data Annotator, you need a strong grasp of linguistics, attention to detail, and proficiency in at least one language, often supported by a degree in linguistics or a related field. Familiarity with annotation tools, text analysis software, and basic data management systems is typically required. Exceptional analytical thinking, consistency, and the ability to follow detailed guidelines are crucial soft skills in this position. These skills ensure high-quality, accurate data that directly supports the development and training of language technologies.
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Facebook - Linguist III

Prolim Global

Burlingame, CA • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

PROLIM (www.prolim.com) is currently seeking Linguist III for one of our top Client for Location- Onsite in Redmond, WA or Burlingame, CA

Qualified candidates can directly send your updated resume and contact info via email: alec.dsouza@prolim.com

Job description:

Linguist III

Onsite in Redmond, WA or Burlingame, CA

Summary:

We are looking for a Linguist to help us develop language components for a variety of voice-enabled technologies and products. We are seeking candidates with strong linguistic data analysis and language technology experience to manage data collection, LLM-powered data synthesis and data annotation tasks, prompt engineering, rule-based classifier encoding, and quality evaluations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide linguistic expertise while delivering data for large language models

• Collaborate with other linguists and data operations teams in data collection, data curation, and annotation efforts

• Evaluate and curate data sets for ML models using LLM solutions

• Assess model performance and data quality

• Prompt engineering

• Create guidelines in support of labeling projects that enable annotators to consistently label language data at quality

• Collaboratively develop complex and consistent linguistic analyses

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in general Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, or related field

• Experience with regular expression encoding

• Knowledge of syntax, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, corpus linguistics, and other areas of linguistics

• Experience working with speech and text data

• Familiar with Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering and their applications

• Comfortable working in a fast paced, highly collaborative, dynamic work environment

• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

• Experience with database queries and data analysis processes (i.e. SQL, spreadsheets)

• Proficiency in Python

Preferred (additional) Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Linguistics, language technologies, computational linguistics, or related field

• Experience with machine learning frameworks, NLP Libraries and Tools

2-3 Years of experience working in a Linguist role

Conversational assistant, ML Support, LLMs

About PROLIM

PROLIM is a leading provider of PLM, IoT and Digital transformation solutions to Global Fortune 1000 companies. With 9 global offices in US, India, and Australia, PROLIM has won 30+ awards and proudly serving over 1200+ customers to innovate and improve their profitability and efficiency. PROLIM was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Farmington Hills, USA. With the global footprint and expertise in latest technologies, PROLIM can partner with you to speed up your Digital Transformation journey.