Telugu Language Specialist - Freelance AI Trainer Project

Overview

Freelance AI trainer role for a Telugu language specialist to evaluate and challenge large language models on Telugu linguistics, documenting failure modes to improve model reasoning.

What you'll do

• Converse with the model on Telugu language scenarios.
• Challenge advanced language models on verb conjugation, noun declension, sentence structure, syntax, idiomatic expressions, regional dialects, cultural references, and honorific usage.
• Verify factual accuracy and logical soundness of model responses.
• Capture reproducible error traces and document every failure mode.
• Suggest improvements to prompt engineering and evaluation metrics.

What you'll need

• Expertise in Telugu language, including phonetics, syntax, morphology, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and language acquisition in Telugu.
• Clear, metacognitive communication ("showing your work") is essential.

Nice to have

• A master's or PhD in Telugu language, linguistics, or a closely related field is ideal.
• Peer-reviewed publications.
• Teaching experience.
• Hands-on linguistic analysis projects.

Details

• Workplace type: Remote.
• Employment type: Contract (freelance).
• Pay range of $6 to $65 per hour, with the exact rate determined after evaluating experience, expertise, and geographic location; final offer amounts may vary.
• Contractor supplies a secure computer and high-speed internet; company-sponsored benefits such as health insurance and PTO do not apply.
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior Level.