Freelance Computational Linguist- Intermediate (AI Community)

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 langua

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• es: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 cultura
• l idioms.Collaborate on Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT) projects by creating high-quality datasets that reflect the structural complexities of your nativ
• e tongue.Analyze how AI handles specialized writing systems (e.g., RTL) and provide architectural feedback to engineering teams to improve model rendering and compr

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• ions:Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, or a
• related field.Language: Native-level fluency in at leas
• t onelanguage.English Proficiency: Minimum B1 (Intermediate) level English for techni

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• Skills:In-depth knowledge of l
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datasets.Pay range and compensation package: Currently, pay rates for experts range from $10 - $22 USD per hour. Our Payment terms

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ch 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 cha

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