Computational Linguist III, German or Turkish

Company: Tailored Management
Location: New York City
Posted on: March 12, 2026

Job Description:

Computational Linguist III, German or Turkish Location : Fully Remote Contract : 8-Months, Possibility for Extension/Conversion Pay Rate : $60/hr, W2 Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision and Weekly Pay We are seeking a Linguist III to support out clients advanced AI and language technology initiatives. This role involves conducting linguistic analysis on large datasets, evaluating AI model outputs, and contributing to multilingual research and annotation guideline development. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with engineers, researchers, and cross-functional teams to improve language model quality and ensure responsible AI practices. Key Responsibilities: Perform linguistic analysis and error evaluation on large AI-generated datasets. Identify common error patterns and provide actionable insights to improve model performance. Develop and refine annotation and translation guidelines for AI-related projects. Conduct typological and sociolinguistic research across multiple languages. Analyze language use in responsible AI contexts (e.g., toxic language, bias detection). Review linguistic literature related to NLP and summarize research findings. Evaluate vendor deliverables, identify quality issues, and provide feedback. Collaborate with native speakers and communicate findings to engineering and research teams. Qualifications: Graduate degree in Linguistics or a closely related field (PhD preferred). Near-native proficiency in German or Turkish , with CEFR C1 proficiency in the other language . Perform linguistic error analysis of machine translations and identifying the most frequent and severe error categories Strong skills in pattern recognition, cross-functional communication, and multitasking Strong knowledge of linguistic disciplines such as syntax, morphology, sociolinguistics, typology, phonology, pragmatics, and corpus linguistics. Proficiency in Python and ability to query databases using SQL . Strong written and verbal communication skills in professional and research contexts. Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and handle complex analytical tasks. Experience applying basic Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques. Experience collaborating with machine learning engineers, NLP researchers, or data scientists. Familiarity with language classification standards and multilingual research environments. Knowledge of additional or low-resource languages is a plus. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. TMN

Keywords: Tailored Management, Hamden , Computational Linguist III, German or Turkish, IT / Software / Systems , New York City, Connecticut