Mandarin Language Expert

In this hourly-paid, fully remote contractor role, you will review AI-generated responses and/or generate language content, evaluate reasoning quality and step-by-step problem-solving, and provide expert feedback so outputs are accurate, logical, and clearly explained. You will assess solutions for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to the prompt; identify errors in methodology or conceptual understanding; fact-check information; write high-quality explanations and model solutions that demonstrate correct methods; and rate and compare multiple AI responses based on correctness and reasoning quality. You will apply senior-level Chinese (Mandarin) localization/translation judgment alongside Minimum C1 English proficiency to ensure terminology, tone, and cultural nuance are consistently correct across use cases. This role is with SME Careers, a fast-growing AI Data Services company and a subsidiary of SuperAnnotate that provides AI training data for many of the world’s largest AI companies and foundation-model labs. Your work directly helps improve the world’s premier AI models.

Key responsibilities

• Develop AI Training Content: Create detailed prompts in various topics and responses to guide AI learning, ensuring the models reflect a comprehensive understanding of diverse subjects.
• Optimize AI Performance: Evaluate and rank AI responses to enhance the model's accuracy, fluency, and contextual relevance.
• Ensure Model Integrity: Test AI models for potential inaccuracies or biases, validating their reliability across use cases.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Translation, Linguistics, Localization, Communications, or a related field.
• Native or near-native Chinese (Mandarin) proficiency and strong command of the locale conventions for China.
• Minimum C1 English proficiency (reading/writing) for interpreting prompts, sources, and evaluation guidelines.
• 5+ years of professional localization/translation experience (multilingual localization experience strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to apply MQM/LQA concepts (severity, category, and root-cause thinking) to produce consistent quality decisions.
• Proficiency with CAT tools and QA workflows (translation memory, termbases, automated checks) and comfort working with structured guidelines.
• Excellent editorial judgment (register, tone, inclusivity, and cultural nuance) with extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to rigorously fact-check localized content (units, references, names, dates) using reliable sources and consistent reasoning.
• Comfort working as an hourly contractor: dependable throughput, clear documentation, and responsiveness across time zones.
• Previous experience with AI data training / annotation / evaluation is preferred.

🌍 Geographic Availability This role is available to qualified experts globally. However, as a U.S.-based company, SME Careers complies with U.S. export control and sanctions regulations. Eligibility depends on your country of residence and any applicable trade restrictions. Some projects may have additional language or region-specific requirements.

💰 Pay Rate May Vary Based on Your Location Your actual compensation will be determined based on your location and local market conditions. See regional job listings for localized pay information, or the application process will clarify your specific rate.

If you're unsure whether you're eligible, proceed with the application—SME's screening will determine your jurisdiction status and applicable compensation.