Brazilian Portuguese - Literature & Linguistics Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Employer description and requirements

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 Literature & linguistics 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 linguists & philologists: academics or researchers specializing in sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, or syntax, particularly with a focus on Brazilian Portuguese dialects and evolution; literary scholars & critics: PhDs or senior researchers in Comparative Literature, Brazilian Literature, or Literary Theory with experience in deep textual analysis and criticism; professional editors & lexicographers: senior editors from major publishing houses or experts involved in dictionary compilation and language standardization; translators & Localizers: senior literary translators or localization experts who specialize in adapting complex creative works between English and Brazilian Portuguese; creative writers & poets: Published authors or long-form writers with a deep command of narrative structure, stylistics, and creative prose; grammarians & educators: Specialized professors or textbook authors with expertise in advanced Portuguese grammar, orthography (including the CPLP standards), and discourse analysis; cultural journalists: Critics or essayists who specialize in literary reviews and contemporary cultural movements in the Lusophone world.

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: 26,40 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 linguistic ambiguity, dialectal variations, literary interpretation, and the evolution of the Portuguese language

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)

PhD in a relevant field (required)

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. cultural studies, history, sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, philosophy of language)

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