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Language Annotation Expert - Gulf Arabic
About Us
Rime AI is building next-generation voice technology to make human–computer interactions more natural, accurate, and expressive. Our platform powers high-quality speech experiences across industries, and we’re looking for passionate language experts to help us improve the way our AI understands and speaks the world’s languages.
Role Overview
We are seeking Language Annotation Experts for Arabic. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development of advanced Voice AI models by providing linguistic expertise, creating and refining annotation conventions, and supporting high-quality data collection efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and apply annotation guidelines tailored to your language of expertise
- Label and annotate speech, text, and phonetic data with accuracy and consistency
- Provide linguistic insights into pronunciation, prosody, and grammar usage
- Support data collection processes, ensuring high-quality and culturally relevant datasets
- Collaborate with the product and research teams to refine voice models
- Perform quality checks on annotated data to ensure consistency and correctness
Qualifications
- Native Khaleeji Arabic
- English language proficiency
- Strong background in linguistics, phonetics, computational linguistics, or related field
- Experience with data annotation, transcription, or linguistic QA
- Familiarity with annotation tools and workflows is a plus
- Attention to detail and ability to follow complex guidelines
- Comfortable working independently in a remote, collaborative environment
Nice to Have
- Prior experience contributing to speech/voice technology projects
- Understanding of NLP, ASR, or TTS systems
- Multilingual proficiency
What We Offer
- Remote, flexible work
- Opportunity to directly influence the future of Voice AI
- Work with a diverse, mission-driven team passionate about language and technology
- Note: this is a part time contract position with the possibility to grow into a full-time role.