Remote Portuguese Language Engineer in Spain
Portuguese idiomatic fluency and a Linguistics or Computational Linguistics degree required.
Work Location: Spain (Remote/Work from home)
Engagement Model: Permanent discontinuous employment contract; Full-time
Language Needed: Portuguese
Estimated Start Date: February 2026
Engagement Duration: 12 months
DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking a Language Engineer with idiomatic fluency in Portuguese to join our team in Spain, working remotely on data curation and evaluation.
Role Summary
As a Language Engineer, you will leverage your native-level Portuguese skills and linguistic expertise to evaluate data, review speech model outputs and annotate audio data.
Role Responsibilities:
Curate, evaluate, and annotate linguistic and audio data to ensure high standards of quality, relevance, and consistency
Evaluate outputs from speech models
Run scripts via command line; potentially also write scripts or evaluate code
Proofread (e.g. audio scripts) and proof-listen audio data (e.g. recorded speech) for accuracy, pronunciation, and expressiveness
Provide feedback and insights based on data analysis
Participate in test evaluations and problem-solving discussions Evaluate outputs from speech models
Role Requirements:
Idiomatic fluency in Portuguese
Bachelor's degree or higher in Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, or a related field
Knowledge of phonetics/phonology
Strong analytical skills and the ability to draw conclusions from complex datasets
Previous experience in similar tasks (data curation, evaluation, or linguistic analysis) preferred
Comfortable working with basic command line tools to run pre-written scripts; experience with Python preferred
Strong understanding of core linguistic concepts, including syntax, semantics, and morphology
Proficiency in an additional language (such as Italian, French, etc.) is a plus
Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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
- Spain
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Employment type
- Contract