Linguist (Bahasa Malaysia)

Linguist (Bahasa Malaysia) Apply Now Work Location : Malaysia (Remote) Work Schedule/Workload (if applicable) : 20 hours per week Engagement Model : Independent Contractor/Freelance Estimated Project Duration : 2 weeks Estimated Start Date : August 2026 Language(s) Needed : Bahasa We are currently looking for candidates who are Bahasa linguists (native speakers from Malaysia) . Job Description: Our team is looking for experienced Linguists to support a summarization review of Bahasa (Malaysia) data. The role may include reviewing, validating, and analyzing language data, assessing linguistic accuracy and consistency, and performing other language-related tasks according to detailed project guidelines. Candidates will apply their linguistic knowledge to ensure high-quality deliverables while working independently and maintaining excellent attention to detail. The ideal candidate has strong listening and writing skills, is comfortable working with language data, and can consistently follow project-specific instructions. This is a short-term freelance opportunity for linguists who enjoy detail-oriented work and contributing to the development of language technologies. Job requirements: Native speaker proficiency of Bahasa (Malaysia) Postgraduate degree in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Phonetics, Language Studies, or a related field Excellent listening, reading, and writing skills in Bahasa (Malaysia) Experience working with linguistic data, transcription, annotation, language quality evaluation, or similar language-focused tasks Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail Ability to follow detailed linguistic guidelines and deliver high-quality work within established deadlines Comfortable working independently in a remote environment Previous experience supporting AI, speech, or language technology projects is a plus In case you have any questions about this role contact us at: [email protected] 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. To learn more about DataForce please visit us at https://www.transperfect.com/dataforce . TransPerfect is an equal opportunity employer and committed to all recruitment processes and workplace free from harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination. For more information on the TransPerfect Family of Companies, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com . Locations Kuala Lumpur Remote status Fully Remote