An established global technology company is looking for specialists with a professionally trained ear to evaluate speech recordings and improve the quality of speech datasets.
This is a remote contract role based in Singapore, commencing as soon as possible and running until 31 March 2027.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate speech recordings for differences in tone, pitch, emotion, intention, naturalness and overall audio quality.
- Compare audio samples and determine which better meets the required quality standards.
- Create and maintain clear guidelines for speech evaluation and annotation.
- Review completed annotations, identify quality issues and provide practical feedback.
- Annotate speech data and assess written or recorded outputs when required.
- Identify subtle differences such as background noise, sibilance, audio clarity and scripted versus spontaneous delivery.
- Participate in repeated testing and comparisons to improve evaluation standards.
- Record voice samples as part of the project.
- Collaborate with other subject-matter experts to maintain consistent quality.
Requirements
- Must have Fluency in either 1 local language (Mandarin Chinese, Tamil or Bahasa Malay)
- A professionally trained ear with the ability to identify subtle differences in speech and audio quality.
- Open to people from areas such as voice acting, audio engineering, mastering, music production, speech therapy, broadcasting, radio, presenting or another voice-focused field.
- Strong understanding of speech delivery, conversational dynamics, emotional cues and audio fidelity.
- Be comfortable using professional-grade monitoring headphones, studio monitors or equivalent listening equipment.
- Strong written communication and the ability to explain detailed quality assessments clearly.
- Good analytical skills, attention to detail and consistency when reviewing large amounts of audio.
- Able to work independently in a remote environment and collaborate with other specialists.
- Previous data-annotation or speech-evaluation experience would be advantageous.