Audio English/Multilingual Tutor (AI)

TL;DR

AI Tutor (AI): Training and refining Grok for multilingual audio capabilities with an accent on voice interactions, speech recognition, and auditory experiences across diverse languages. Focus on curating and annotating high-quality audio data to enhance global accessibility and accurate speech processing.

Location: This position is based in Palo Alto, CA (onsite, 5 days/week) or fully remote within the US (excluding Wyoming and Illinois). Visa sponsorship is not available. Expect to work 9:00am - 5:30pm PST for the first two weeks of training, then 9:00am - 5:30pm in your own timezone.

Salary: $30/hour – $75/hour (US-based candidates)

Company

hirify.global’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge, operating with a small, highly motivated team focused on engineering excellence.

What you will do

• Train and refine Grok to excel in voice interactions, speech recognition, and auditory experiences across diverse languages.
• Curate and annotate high-quality audio data to enhance Grok's global accessibility and enable natural spoken interactions.
• Use proprietary software to provide labels, annotations, recordings, and inputs on projects involving multilingual audio clips.
• Support the delivery of high-quality curated audio data ensuring clear, natural spoken output and accurate linguistic details.
• Collaborate with technical staff to develop tasks that improve AI's ability to handle speech modulation and multilingual audio processing.
• Work with technical staff to improve annotation tools for efficient audio workflows.

Requirements

• Native or near-native fluency in English and at least one additional language, with clear, natural vocal delivery.
• Strong auditory perception to identify nuances in speech, accents, pronunciation, and audio quality across languages.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multilingual audio content, including evaluating speech accuracy and cultural vocal expressions.
• Comfort providing high-quality voice recordings and feedback on audio samples in multiple languages.
• Strong comprehension skills and the ability to make independent judgments on ambiguous or varied audio material.
• Must be based in the US (excluding Wyoming and Illinois).
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Fluency in multiple languages beyond English, with exposure to diverse accents, dialects, or regional variations.
• Experience in voice recording, dubbing, podcasting, speech data annotation, translation with audio components, or linguistics (phonetics/phonology).
• Portfolio of voice samples or audio work, such as narrated recordings or multilingual speech projects.
• Familiarity with basic audio recording tools, software, or concepts related to sound quality in spoken content.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a small, highly motivated team focused on engineering excellence.
• Operate within a flat organizational structure where all employees contribute directly to the mission.
• Opportunity for leadership given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence.
• Emphasis on strong communication skills, work ethic, and prioritization.
• Access to medical benefits depending on your country of residence (not for part-time roles).