Remote English (UK) Linguist in Germany

Work Location

Germany (Remote/Work from home)

Engagement Model

Fixed-term contract; Full-time

Language Needed

English (UK)

Expected Start Date

January 2026

Engagement Duration

9 months

DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking a Linguist with idiomatic fluency in English (UK) to join our team in Germany, working remotely on data curation and evaluation.

Role Summary

As a Linguist, you will curate and evaluate linguistic data, review outputs from speech models, and annotate audio data. You will also provide feedback based on data analysis.

Role Responsibilities

• Curate and evaluate linguistic data with accuracy and attention to detail
• Proofread (e.g. audio scripts) and proof-listen audio data (e.g. recorded speech) for accuracy, pronunciation, and expressiveness
• Annotate and label audio data as needed to ensure quality and consistency
• Review and assess outputs generated by speech models
• Execute scripts via command line for task automation or data handling (running, not developing)
• Provide feedback and draw conclusions based on the analyzed data
• Collaborate with the team to continuously improve data quality and task processes

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Linguistics
• Strong understanding of core linguistic concepts such as phonetics, syntax, semantics, and morphology
• Understanding of phonetic transcription (e.g., IPA) or experience with audio and linguistic annotation is a significant advantage
• Idiomatic fluency (native-level) in English (UK)
• Proficiency in an additional language (such as Spanish, French, etc.) is a plus
• Previous experience in similar tasks such as data curation, linguistic evaluation, or phoneme labeling is a plus
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

DataForce by TransPerfect is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, with offices in more than 100 cities worldwide.

We offer high-quality data for Human-Machine Interaction to some of the most prestigious technology companies in the world. Our department focuses on gathering, enriching and processing data for Machine Learning in different AI domains.