Swahili Language Specialist – Freelance AI Trainer

About the role

We are seeking a Swahili language specialist to help improve large‑scale AI language models. As a freelance contractor, you will work remotely, interacting with advanced models to identify and correct linguistic errors, ensuring the AI understands Swahili grammar, syntax, idioms, and cultural nuances.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with AI models on a variety of Swahili language scenarios.
• Document model failures related to noun classes, verb conjugation, tone, pronunciation, and cultural references.
• Provide clear, reproducible error traces and suggest prompt‑engineering improvements.
• Validate factual accuracy and logical consistency of model outputs.

Required profile

• Master’s or PhD in Swahili language, linguistics, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in Swahili grammar, morphology, semantics, and phonetics.
• Experience with academic publications, translation work, or linguistic analysis projects.
• Strong metacognitive communication skills, able to “show your work” clearly.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hourly rate ranging from $6 to $65, determined by experience and location.
• Fully remote work with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to shape the future of AI for Swahili speakers worldwide.