Freelance Computational Linguist- Intermediate

About the Company
At TELUS Digital, we are on a mission to make AI speak every language with the heart and nuance of a native speaker.

About the Role
As a Computational Linguist in our global pool, you are a linguistic architect helping us bridge the gap between human communication and machine logic. We look to you to analyze the deep structures of your native language, including syntax, semantics, and morphology, ensuring our AI models capture the true essence of human expression. At TELUS, your work directly influences how the world’s leading LLMs respect cultural identity through language. Responsibilities
• Perform deep-dive linguistic audits on AI outputs to ensure grammatical precision and semantic accuracy.
• Design and refine complex linguistic guidelines to help models master regional dialects, slang, and cultural idioms.
• Collaborate on Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT) projects by creating high-quality datasets that reflect the structural complexities of your native tongue.
• Analyze how AI handles specialized writing systems (e.g., RTL) and provide architectural feedback to engineering teams to improve model rendering and comprehension. Qualifications
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Education:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Language: Native-level fluency in at least one language.
• English Proficiency: Minimum B1 (Intermediate) level English for technical guidelines. Required Skills
• In-depth knowledge of linguistic structures.
• Experience with AI and machine learning concepts. Preferred Skills
• Familiarity with specialized writing systems.
• Experience in creating linguistic datasets. Pay range and compensation package Currently, pay rates for experts range from $10
- $22 USD per hour. Our Payment terms are defined for each project. Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for a contractual relationship without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. At TELUS Digital AI, we are proud to offer equal opportunities and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. All aspects of selection are based on applicants’ qualifications, merits, competence, and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity.