Indonesian Linguist/Translator/Instructor

PROLIM Global Corporation (www.prolim.com) is hiring an Indonesian Linguist/Translator/Instructor for a leading global technology client.

Title: Indonesian Linguist/Translator/Instructor

Location: 100% Remote

Experience: 0-3 Years

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical Linguist with strong expertise in Indonesian and Austronesian languages to support cutting-edge AI and NLP initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of linguistics and machine learning, focusing on improving multilingual AI systems through deep linguistic analysis, data-driven insights, and research.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth linguistic analysis on large-scale multilingual datasets
• Perform detailed error analysis of AI/ML model outputs, identifying patterns and high-impact issues
• Develop, refine, and maintain annotation guidelines for linguistic and AI-related tasks
• Lead typological and sociolinguistic research across Austronesian languages
• Evaluate and improve Responsible AI outputs (toxicity, bias, cultural nuances) across languages
• Synthesize linguistic research and produce clear, actionable insights
• Assess vendor outputs, identify gaps, and provide structured feedback for quality improvement
• Act as a subject matter expert across linguistic domains (syntax, morphology, phonology, pragmatics, etc.)
• Collaborate closely with engineers, data scientists, and research teams to enhance model performance

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Linguistics or a closely related field
• Strong proficiency in Indonesian and at least one additional Austronesian language, with broad familiarity across the language family
• Solid understanding of core linguistic disciplines: typology, syntax, morphology, sociolinguistics, phonology, and pragmatics
• Hands-on experience with linguistic analysis, annotation, or language data evaluation
• Proficiency in Python and working knowledge of SQL for data analysis
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to identify patterns and draw insights from complex data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in research and business contexts
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver in fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NLP, machine learning, or language technologies
• Exposure to low-resource languages or multilingual datasets
• Background in corpus linguistics or fieldwork
• Experience contributing to research papers or academic publications
• Familiarity with international language classification standards
• Experience developing lexical resources (e.g., dictionaries, taxonomy sets)

What We're Looking For

• Strong problem-solver with a research-oriented mindset
• High attention to linguistic detail and data accuracy
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver structured outcomes
• Effective collaborator across cross-functional global teams

Why Join

• Work on cutting-edge AI and multilingual NLP systems
• Collaborate with world-class research and engineering teams
• Gain exposure to large-scale, real-world language models
• Fully remote opportunity with high-impact work

Apply now for immediate consideration.

Send your updated resume and contact details to: anand.kanavalli@prolim.com

About PROLIM Corporation

PROLIM is a leading provider of end-to-end IT, PLM and Engineering Services and Solutions for Global 1000 companies. They understand business as much as technology, and help their customers improve their profitability and efficiency by providing high value technology consulting, staffing, and project management outsourcing services.

Their IT and PLM consulting offerings include; Advisory, PLM Software/Services, Program Management, Solution Architecture Training/Staffing, Cloud Solutions, Servers/Networking, Infrastructure, ERP Practices and QA Services. Engineering services include Data Translation, CAD/CAM/CAE, Process & Product Engineering, Prototyping, and Testing/Validation within a wide range of markets and industries.