Brazilian Portuguese - Games & Puzzles Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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## **Project Overview** **Help shape the future of AI in Brazil!** We are building a next‑generation benchmark to evaluate how well AI systems handle **complex, real‑world questions in Brazilian Portuguese**. This project will help improve how AI delivers accurate, reliable, and context‑aware responses for the Brazilian market. We are seeking **Brazilian Portuguese Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Games & Puzzles** to create **high‑quality, expert‑level question‑and‑answer content**. This role goes beyond basic data labeling and requires deep domain knowledge, critical thinking, and strong writing skills to test advanced reasoning and contextual understanding in Brazilian Portuguese. Suitable backgrounds may include ***Game Designers & Systems Architects:** professionals with senior-level experience in mechanics design, economy balancing, or level design for AAA, indie, or mobile gaming; **Narrative Designers & Game Writers:** Experts in branching narratives, world-building, and character development specifically for interactive media and RPGs; **Puzzle Designers & Ludologists:** creators of complex logic puzzles, escape room scenarios, or cryptic challenges with a deep understanding of difficulty scaling and player flow; **Tabletop & Board Game Developers:** Designers or publishers of modern board games, card games, or tabletop RPGs (TTRPGs) with expertise in physical components and ruleset clarity; **Game User Research (GUR) & UX Specialists:** Experts in player psychology, playtesting methodology, and human-computer interaction (HCI) within gaming environments; **Esports Analysts & Professional Players:** Individuals with a deep strategic understanding of competitive meta-games, high-level mechanics, and professional tournament structures; **Software Engineers & Technical Directors:** Senior developers specializing in game engines (Unity, Unreal), physics simulations, or AI behavior within gaming systems; **Gamification Experts:** Consultants who apply game-design thinking and play mechanics to non-game contexts like education, health, or corporate training.* **Please submit your resume/CV in English.** ### Project Details - **Job Type:** Freelance - **Location:** Brazil (Remote) - Open to candidates in Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Florianópolis, Belo Horizonte, Campinas, Vitória, Goiânia, Recife, Fortaleza, Natal, João Pessoa, Maceió, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília, including but not limited to - **Work Schedule:** Part-time (10+ hours per week), fully flexible - **Rate:**21,60 USD/hour - **Start Date:** Late October - **Duration:** Approx. 2 months *We offer paid training upon hiring.* ### Key Responsibilities - Develop **advanced, open-ended questions** grounded in realistic, real-world scenarios related to **game theory, interactive storytelling, procedural generation, puzzle logic,** and the **cultural impact of gaming within the Brazilian market** - Provide **in-depth, accurate, and well-structured answers** supported by strong domain knowledge - Incorporate **Brazil-specific cultural, social, and regulatory context** where relevant - Design content that requires **critical thinking, nuance, and multi-step reasoning** - Ensure clarity, precision, and consistently high writing quality in Brazilian Portuguese - Follow detailed project guidelines and meet agreed timelines and quality standards **Use of AI tools to generate answers or questions is strictly prohibited.** ### Requirements - Native or fluent proficiency in **Brazilian Portuguese (pt-BR)** - **5–10+ years of professional experience** in a relevant field - Demonstrated expertise through **academic background and/or industry experience** - Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear, structured manner - Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail - Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality output in a guideline-driven environment ### Nice to Have - Experience with content creation, research, education, or knowledge evaluation - Familiarity with AI training, data annotation, or evaluation projects - Background in interdisciplinary work (e.g. logic and problem‑solving, mathematics, cognitive science, game design, recreational mathematics) #LI-CAN17