Arabic Speech Data - Freelance

We are looking for first-language Arabic speakers to support the development, testing, and optimization of our AI models. This is a fully remote position involving Arabic speech data collection, annotation, quality assurance, and linguistic review.

We welcome candidates who are familiar with different Arabic dialects, particularly those spoken in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Working Arrangement

• Work Setup: Fully Remote
• Employment Type: Freelance
• Working Hours: Flexible working hours. There is no fixed daily work schedule, provided that all assigned tasks are completed within the agreed deadlines and meet the required quality standards.
• Communication: The candidates are expected to remain reachable through designated communication channels, regularly check and respond to work-related messages, and acknowledge new task assignments or requests in a timely manner.
• Availability: Must be able to coordinate with the project team and accommodate task-related requests as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on Arabic languages and regional dialects, organizing vocabulary, colloquial expressions, pronunciation patterns, and linguistic differences.
• Participate in Arabic data annotation tasks, including text proofreading, audio transcription, timestamp alignment, and label verification.
• Complete Arabic speech recording tasks as required by the project and ensure that recordings meet the specified quality standards.
• Review and evaluate Arabic speech data and AI-generated outputs for linguistic accuracy, naturalness, and consistency with first-language speaker usage.
• Provide corrections, feedback, and revision suggestions that reflect authentic first-language expressions and dialect-specific speaking habits.
• Remain reachable through designated communication channels, receive task assignments, and respond promptly to work-related messages and requests.
• Complete assigned tasks within agreed deadlines and promptly report any issues related to data quality, task instructions, or project execution.

Requirements

• Arabic speaker with first-language-level proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Proficiency in at least one of the following Arabic dialects is preferred: Najdi Arabic – Central Saudi Arabia, Hijazi Arabic – Western Saudi Arabia, or Emirati Arabic (Gulf/Khaleeji) – United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• Proficient in English as a working language and capable of understanding and following English task instructions.
• Strong sensitivity to linguistic details, with the ability to identify differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and regional dialects.
• Meticulous, responsible, and capable of working independently with strong execution and time management skills.
• Comfortable with online collaboration and remote work arrangements.
• Able to communicate effectively, acknowledge task assignments, and respond to work-related messages in a timely manner.
• Previous experience in linguistics, translation, speech data annotation, transcription, or audio recording collection is an advantage.
• Candidates who can start as soon as possible are preferred.

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: USD 3.50 per hour for assigned tasks, including research, data annotation, proofreading, transcription, and quality assurance.
• Recording Rate: USD 1.00 for every 10 completed and accepted audio recordings. Recording tasks are compensated separately from hourly tasks.

About AI Rudder

AI Rudder is a conversational AI company on a mission to transform how businesses communicate with their customers — across voice and digital channels that feel genuinely human.

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Singapore, we're building technologies that bridge languages, enhance understanding, and enable meaningful human–machine communication at scale.

Today, we serve 500+ enterprise clients globally processing 50 million calls daily and having delivered more than 8 billion calls to date.

Most recently, we have raised $50M in a Series B fundraising from leading global investors including Tiger Global, Peak XV Partners, and Cathay Innovation.

How We Work

AI-first: AI isn't a tool we reach for. It's the default we start from. Every team, every workflow: AI-first.

Global Collaboration: We operate globally and work as one team. Distance is a logistics problem, not a cultural one. We build the habits that make distributed teams actually work.

Communication Principle: Simple, Trust, Transparent. We remove unnecessary complexity so people can focus on what matters most.

What We Offer

Learning & Development: Continuous learning through real projects, knowledge sharing session, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration.

Performance Recognition: Regular performance reviews, feedback, and opportunities for career progression.

Global Exposure: Collaborate with international teams, global rotations, and work with global enterprise customers.

Meaningful Impact: Build AI solutions that create real value for businesses around the world.

Ownership & Autonomy: Freedom to take initiative and drive outcomes.

Team Engagement: Team Building, Local & Global Gatherings & Local Events Celebration.

AI Rudder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.