Luganda Language Expert

Job Title: Luganda Language Expert

Job Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

Job Summary:

Join our customer’s team as a Luganda Language Expert and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI-driven language technology. As a specialist in Luganda, you will leverage your linguistic expertise to support high-impact projects, collaborating closely with a dynamic and innovative group of professionals. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact by contributing to language data quality and AI training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate, edit, and proofread content with high accuracy between Luganda and English, ensuring linguistic and cultural relevance.
• Curate, review, and annotate textual datasets for AI language model training and evaluation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine Luganda language resources for various AI applications.
• Deliver expert feedback on natural language processing (NLP) outputs to enhance AI accuracy and fluency.
• Create comprehensive linguistic guidelines and documentation tailored to Luganda language use.
• Identify linguistic patterns, errors, and gaps within AI-generated content and recommend improvements.
• Support the ongoing development and optimization of Luganda digital language assets.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Fluent proficiency in Luganda, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in editing, translating, or linguistic quality assurance.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for language integrity and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze, annotate, and curate language data for NLP or AI projects.
• Understanding of linguistic principles, grammar, syntax, and cultural nuances of Luganda.
• Experience working with digital tools for language data management.
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote and fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in computational linguistics, language technology, or AI training.
• Familiarity with NLP workflows, annotation tools, and language model evaluation.
• Prior involvement in AI or language technology projects focused on underrepresented languages.

As a Luganda Language Expert AI trainer on the customer’s team, you will have the unique opportunity to elevate language technology while shaping the digital landscape for Luganda speakers. We seek a driven individual who cares deeply about both written and verbal communication, eager to ensure that AI systems reflect the richness and diversity of Luganda language and culture.