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AI Benchmark Engineer | Native Language Specialist - German (Switzerland) - Remote

lilt-productionSwitzerland (Remote)LiltLancer Community
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Contract
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Mid · 1+ yrs
Posted
8 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The AI Benchmark Engineer | Native Language Specialist - German role is a remote freelance position based in Switzerland that suits experienced software engineers with native German fluency seeking supplemental project-based work. The role focuses on designing and validating evaluation tasks for large language models in multilingual software environments.

Role Overview

The AI Benchmark Engineer | Native Language Specialist - German position is a contract role operating remotely within Switzerland. This professional designs and builds verification suites to test large language models on complex multilingual software challenges and terminal workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Engineer tasks for evaluating coding agents and terminal workflows.
Create realistic task environments using datasets and native language files.
Identify AI failure points through prompt engineering and translation testing in the native language.
Implement reference solutions and write deterministic verifier scripts.
Calibrate task difficulty levels and analyze execution logs against various model tiers.
Participate in a four-layer human quality control process alongside automated checks.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of industry experience in software or prompt engineering.
Background featuring a proven track record at leading technology companies or graduation from a top-tier engineering university.
Native or near-native fluency in German with high English proficiency.
Strong proficiency in Python, standard shell scripting, and data processing.
Extensive experience with terminal or CLI-based development workflows and coding agents.
Deep technical understanding of multilingual text processing pitfalls, encoding robustness, and locale-dependent conventions.

Skills and Tools

Python
Standard shell scripting
Terminal and CLI development workflows
Coding agents
Data processing and Unicode normalization

About the Company

Lilt builds solutions that provide multilingual AI and human-verified services to enterprises, governments, and AI developers globally. The organization aims to make the world's information accessible regardless of spoken language by engaging a global community of linguists, subject matter experts, and language professionals.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application containing an updated English CV on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Is this a full-time position?

No, this is a freelance independent contractor opportunity with flexible hours and no fixed schedule.

What language proficiency is required?

Candidates need native or near-native fluency in German with a deep understanding of grammar, register, and phrasing rules, alongside high English proficiency.

How many hours of work are expected?

Most tasks require a minimum commitment of 2 hours per day or 15 to 20 hours per week, though work availability fluctuates with project demand.

Are benefits provided for this role?

No, as an independent contractor, individuals do not receive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, or retirement contributions.

What are the steps in the application process?

Applicants must submit an application with an English CV, complete a GenAI assessment, and finalize onboarding and profile setup.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official lilt-production careers page.

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