Localisation Linguist
Core
Ensuring linguistic and vocal excellence for photorealistic digital humans across multiple languages by reviewing text and synthesized voice, and shaping the AI tools that generate them.
Role type
Senior Localisation Linguist (AI Voice & Text)
Builds
Photorealistic digital human content (text and voice) for enterprise platforms
Domain
AI, Generative Media, Localisation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Native or near-native command of target language, strong English, formal training in linguistics/translation/localisation, AI tool proficiency, voice synthesis evaluation (prosody, pronunciation, emotion), tooling design feedback, vendor management, quality standard setting
Preferred skills
Experience with generative AI models, background in audio engineering or phonetics
Technologies
VAANI (voice model), ATMAN (visual identity), internal localisation tooling
Responsibilities
Review and QC translated text and synthesized voice for linguistic correctness and naturalness; Collaborate with engineering to improve voice generation workflows; Design linguist-facing platform workflows and review screens; Build and maintain linguistic assets (style guides, glossaries, pronunciation dictionaries); Set quality standards and manage external vendor/local speaker teams; Convert linguistic issues into actionable engineering inputs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with tooling influence