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Linguist - Urdu - Remote

Job Overview

Location

India (Remote)

Job Type

Contract

Category

Software Engineering

Date Posted

May 21, 2026

Full Job Description

đź“‹ Description

  • • Translate content between English and native Urdu with precision, preserving cultural nuance, tone, and contextual relevance across digital platforms.
  • • Edit and refine translated content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to current language standards and usage trends.
  • • Apply best practices in localization to adapt digital content for Urdu-speaking markets, including software interfaces, marketing materials, and technical documentation.
  • • Evaluate and provide structured feedback to improve the quality of AI language models through human-verified corrections and annotations.
  • • Perform transcreation when required, creatively adapting source text to ensure natural, culturally appropriate resonance in Urdu without literal translation.
  • • Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams to support content development, quality assurance, and localization workflows for AI-driven applications.
  • • Deliver high-quality linguistic outputs on assigned tasks with consistent adherence to deadlines and quality benchmarks.
  • • Work independently as an independent contractor with full autonomy over schedule and workload, selecting projects based on availability and expertise.
  • • Contribute to a global network of linguists and language professionals advancing human-machine communication through cutting-edge AI technology.
  • • Engage with diverse projects spanning Life Sciences, IT, Marketing, Legal, and Finance domains, expanding subject-matter expertise across industries.
  • • Maintain professional standards in all deliverables, ensuring consistency in terminology, style, and formatting according to project guidelines.
  • • Participate in onboarding steps including test assessments in specialized domains and completion of contractual and payment setup processes.
  • • Operate in compliance with geographic and regulatory requirements, ensuring no conflict with international embargo or sanctions restrictions.
  • • Accept responsibility for own tax obligations and compliance as a 1099 contractor, with no employer-provided benefits or guaranteed hours.
  • • Commit to a minimum of 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week of reliable availability to ensure timely task completion and project continuity.

🎯 Requirements

  • • Native-level proficiency in Urdu
  • • ISO 17100 Certification Criteria: either a recognized graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies; OR a recognized graduate qualification in any other field plus two years of full-time professional translation experience; OR five years of full-time professional translation experience
  • • Reliable internet connection and consistent daily availability of at least 2 hours or 10 hours per week
  • • Ability to work independently as an independent contractor with no expectation of benefits, health insurance, paid time off, or retirement contributions
  • • Willingness to complete domain-specific test assessments as part of the onboarding process
  • • Compliance with geographic restrictions — must not be located in regions subject to international embargo or sanctions

🏖️ Benefits

  • • Flexible, self-paced work schedule with no fixed hours or micromanagement
  • • Competitive pay rates with prompt, reliable payment processing
  • • Access to diverse, high-impact projects in AI, enterprise, and government sectors
  • • Opportunity to grow professional portfolio and domain expertise across multiple industries
  • • Participation in a global community of linguists and language technology professionals
  • • Contribution to advancing human knowledge through innovation in multilingual AI systems

Skills & Technologies

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About Lilt Production

Lilt Production is a full-service video production studio based in Paris, France, creating commercial, corporate, and branded content for agencies and global brands. Services span concept development, live-action filming, motion graphics, post-production, color grading, and localized adaptations. The company operates a bilingual French-English team and works across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, emphasizing cinematic storytelling and contemporary visual aesthetics for broadcast, digital, and social media distribution.

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