Speech AI Evaluation Specialist

About the role

This role places you at the intersection of linguistics and technology, where you will act as a critical evaluator of artificial intelligence performance in the Italian language. You will own the entire lifecycle of assessing AI-generated speech, determining whether outputs meet standards of linguistic correctness and contextual appropriateness. The position requires a high degree of autonomy, as you will be responsible for interpreting project guidelines and applying them consistently to a variety of conversational scenarios. You will directly influence the development and safety of AI models by identifying subtle errors that automated systems might overlook. This is a foundational contribution to the training and refinement of language models that power future communication tools. The role emphasizes precision and consistency, as your judgments will shape the quality benchmarks for Italian AI content. By analyzing dialogue for coherence, relevance, and clarity, you help ensure that synthetic speech moves closer to natural human interaction. Your work will provide essential data points that guide engineers in improving these systems.

Key facts

What you'll do

Conduct conversational evaluations with AI systems using a dedicated digital interface.

Analyze the linguistic accuracy and semantic relevance of machine-generated Italian speech.

Assess the clarity and naturalness of dialogue produced by artificial intelligence models.

Apply standardized rating frameworks to assign quality scores to conversational outputs.

Verify that AI responses adhere to the specific scenarios and prompts provided in each task.

Identify instances where generated content deviates from factual accuracy or contextual expectations.

Document observations regarding conversational flow, tone, and linguistic appropriateness.

Ensure that all feedback aligns with project guidelines and quality assurance standards.

Track productivity metrics to meet established completion rates without compromising evaluation integrity.

Collaborate implicitly with development teams by providing structured feedback on speech performance.

Review multiple iterations of AI responses to detect improvements or regressions in output quality.

Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the AI systems, platforms, and data encountered during evaluation.

Engage in continuous learning to adapt to updates in evaluation criteria or AI behavior.

Support the broader goal of shaping safe and reliable AI communication tools through meticulous human oversight.

Requirements

You must be a native speaker of Italian to accurately judge nuances in language use.

You must possess fluent or advanced English skills, rated at levels B2 through C2, to navigate the platform and guidelines.

You must be located in or physically reside in Italy, as the role is tied to the Rome time zone for coordination.

You must be available to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week to ensure consistent productivity.

You must be able to start immediately, as the project requires rapid deployment of evaluators.

You must work independently, requiring minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of accuracy.

You must have access to a reliable internet connection and a suitable device for remote participation.

You must be comfortable interacting with digital platforms and tools for logging hours and submitting evaluations.

Nice to have

You bring prior experience in machine learning tasks or data collection and preprocessing.

You have a background in data evaluation and quality assurance or data annotation and labeling.

You understand the fundamentals of how AI models generate speech and how evaluation metrics are applied.

You have a history of working with Italian language datasets or voice-based AI systems.

Practical notes

The engagement is part-time, requiring a commitment of 10 or more hours weekly.

The position is entirely remote, allowing you to work from home in Italy.

Payments are issued on a regular schedule, with an hourly rate of 11 USD.

This role is suitable for students, part-timers, stay-at-home parents, gig workers, or other professionals seeking flexibility.

The start date is immediate, and the duration is to be confirmed based on project needs.