Translation Validator | Malayalam

Job description

### About the Role Welo Data is seeking experienced linguists to support a synthetic data generation program for a leading technology client. In this role, you will perform A/B preference testing of machine-generated translations from English into Indic languages, helping to evaluate and improve the quality of AI-generated content. As a Translation Validator, you will independently review an English source document alongside two machine-generated translations (Variant A and Variant B), select the preferred translation, and provide a written justification for your choice. Each sample is reviewed by three independent validators working in a blind process. ### **Project Details** - **Job Title:** TL Validation for Indic Languages - **Location:** Remote - **Commitment:** 2 weeks - **Employment Type:** Freelance Contract - **Pay Rate:** $3.50/hour #LI-CC1 ### What You’ll Do - Review English source documents alongside two machine-generated Malayalam translations. - Evaluate both variants based on accuracy, fluency, and overall translation quality. - Select the preferred translation and provide a clear written justification for your assessment. - Review audio files and their corresponding transcriptions, evaluating accuracy, completeness, and overall quality. - Assess both transcription quality and audio quality according to project guidelines. - Complete assigned samples independently and within established timelines. - Adhere strictly to project and client guidelines ### Requirements: - **Native-level fluency in Malayalam (written and spoken)**. - Strong written communication skills in the target language. - Proficiency in English. - Background in linguistics, translation, or language quality assessment preferred. - Ability to work independently with high attention to detail and consistency. - Familiarity with Romanized script conventions for the relevant language is a plus (for transliteration tasks).