French Linguist (France, Remote)

Work Location: France (Remote/Work from home)   

Engagement Model: Fixed-term contract; Full-time 

Language Needed: French  

Expected start: October 2025  

Engagement duration: 12 months 

DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking a Linguist with idiomatic fluency in French to join our team in France, working remotely on data curation and evaluation. 

Role Summary  

As a Linguist, you will curate and evaluate linguistic data, review outputs from speech models, and execute scripts for task automation. You will also provide feedback based on data analysis. 

Role Responsibilities  

• Curate and evaluate linguistic data with accuracy and attention to detail  

• Review and assess outputs generated by speech models  

• Execute scripts via command line for task automation or data handling (running, not developing)  

• Provide feedback and draw conclusions based on the analyzed data  

• Collaborate with the team to continuously improve data quality and task processes  

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Linguistics 

• Formal education or certification in Linguistics 

• Strong understanding of core linguistic concepts such as phonetics, syntax, semantics, and morphology 

• Strong understanding of phonetic transcription (e.g., IPA); typically acquired through academic coursework in BA/MA Linguistics 

• Previous experience in similar tasks such as data curation, linguistic evaluation, or phoneme labeling is a plus 

• Experience analyzing audio for phonetic patterns or working on linguistic annotations in TTS/ASR systems is a significant advantage 

• Idiomatic fluency in French 

• Advanced fluency in English 

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills 

• Proficiency in an additional language such as Italian or Spanish is a plus 

• Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

DataForce by TransPerfect is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, with offices in more than 100 cities worldwide. 

We offer high-quality data for Human-Machine Interaction to some of the most prestigious technology companies in the world. Our department focuses on gathering, enriching, and processing data for Machine Learning in different AI domains. 

To learn more about DataForce please visit us at https://www.transperfect.com/dataforce. 

TransPerfect is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to all recruitment processes and workplace free from harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination.  

For more information on the TransPerfect Family of Companies, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.