Language Annotation Expert (Arabic - Gulf)
Rime
Language Annotation Expert - Gulf Arabic
About Us
Rime AI is building next-generation voice technology to make human–computer interactions more natural, accurate, and expressive. Our platform powers high-quality speech experiences across industries, and we’re looking for passionate language experts to help us improve the way our AI understands and speaks the world’s languages.
Role Overview
We are seeking Language Annotation Experts for Arabic. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development of advanced Voice AI models by providing linguistic expertise, creating and refining annotation conventions, and supporting high-quality data collection efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and apply annotation guidelines tailored to your language of expertise
Label and annotate speech, text, and phonetic data with accuracy and consistency
Provide linguistic insights into pronunciation, prosody, and grammar usage
Support data collection processes, ensuring high-quality and culturally relevant datasets
Collaborate with the product and research teams to refine voice models
Perform quality checks on annotated data to ensure consistency and correctness
Qualifications
Native Khaleeji Arabic
English language proficiency
Strong background in linguistics, phonetics, computational linguistics, or related field
Experience with data annotation, transcription, or linguistic QA
Familiarity with annotation tools and workflows is a plus
Attention to detail and ability to follow complex guidelines
Comfortable working independently in a remote, collaborative environment
Nice to Have
Prior experience contributing to speech/voice technology projects
Understanding of NLP, ASR, or TTS systems
Multilingual proficiency
What We Offer
Remote, flexible work
Opportunity to directly influence the future of Voice AI
Work with a diverse, mission-driven team passionate about language and technology
Note: this is a part time contract position with the possibility to grow into a full-time role.