Basque Language Specialist (AI)

TL;DR

Basque Language Specialist (AI): Training and evaluating large language models to improve Basque grammar, syntax, and linguistic accuracy with an accent on morphology and phonology. Focus on identifying failure modes, capturing error traces, and optimizing prompt engineering.

Location: Remote (World Wide)

Salary: $6 - $65 per hour

Company

hirify.global is an organization focused on powering the next generation of AI through high-quality linguistic training data.

What you will do

• Challenge advanced language models on Basque grammar, syntax, morphology, and pragmatics.
• Converse with models to verify factual accuracy and logical soundness.
• Capture and document reproducible error traces to harden model reasoning.
• Collaborate on improving prompt engineering and evaluation metrics.
• Analyze dialectal variation and the nuances of the Basque writing system.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Basque language, linguistics, or a closely related field.
• Experience with peer-reviewed publications, teaching, or linguistic analysis projects.
• Ability to provide clear, metacognitive communication ("showing your work").
• Must supply own secure computer and high-speed internet.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote, global work arrangement.
• Opportunity to contribute to the democratization of education and research for Basque speakers.
• Flexible freelance contract.