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Brazilian Portuguese - Animals & Pets Subject Matter Expert (SME)Rio de JaneiroRWS – TrainAI /Temporary/Contract /Remote

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Posted Oct 10, 2026 · ✓ Still open — checked 6 hours ago

Quick facts

Pay
$26.4 / hour
Type
Part-time
Location
Remote
Hours
10+ hours / week
Languages
Portuguese
Background
PhD
Experience
5–10 years
Platform
RWS — 70 open jobs
Typical pay at RWS
$11–22/hour · median $18 (59 jobs on our site)
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Brazilian Portuguese - Animals & Pets Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Rio de Janeiro
RWS – TrainAI /
Temporary/Contract /
Remote
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Project Overview
Help shape the future of AI in Brazil!
We are building a next‑generation benchmark to evaluate how well AI systems handle
complex, real‑world questions in Brazilian Portuguese
. This project will help improve how AI delivers accurate, reliable, and context‑aware responses for the Brazilian market.
We are seeking
Brazilian Portuguese Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in
Animals & Pets
to create
high‑quality, expert‑level question‑and‑answer content
. This role goes beyond basic data labeling and requires deep domain knowledge, critical thinking, and strong writing skills to test advanced reasoning and contextual understanding in Brazilian Portuguese.
Suitable backgrounds may include
vet
erinary experts:
licensed veterinarians, surgeons, or senior technicians in clinical practice, pathology, or pharmacology;
b
ehaviorists & ethologists:
specialists in animal cognition, ethology, and advanced behavioral modification;
w
ildlife & marine biologists:
researchers and conservationists focused on Brazilian biodiversity and aquatic ecosystems;
animal
scientists:
professionals in animal physiology, genetics, or expert-level nutrition and diet formulation;
w
elfare & legal specialists:
animal rights lawyers, policy advisors, or directors of large-scale rescue organizations;
h
usbandry specialists:
senior breed experts, master groomers, or professional breeders with deep anatomical knowledge;
a
cademic communicators:
Specialized journalists or educators in veterinary science and wildlife conservation.
Please submit your resume/CV in
English
.
Project Details
Job Type:
Freelance
Location:
Brazil (Remote) - Open to candidates in Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Florianópolis, Belo Horizonte, Campinas, Vitória, Goiânia, Recife, Fortaleza, Natal, João Pessoa, Maceió, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília, including but not limited to
Work Schedule:
Part-time (10+ hours per week), fully flexible
Rate:
26,40
USD/hour
Start Date:
Late October
Duration:
Approx. 2 months
We offer paid training upon hiring.

Key Responsibilities

Develop
advanced, open-ended questions
grounded in realistic, real-world scenarios related to
veterinary medicine, animal behavior, nutrition,
and the
specific conservation challenges or legal frameworks unique to the Brazilian market
Provide
in-depth, accurate, and well-structured answers
supported by strong domain knowledge
Incorporate
Brazil-specific cultural, social, and regulatory context
where relevant
Design content that requires
critical thinking, nuance, and multi-step reasoning
Ensure clarity, precision, and consistently high writing quality in Brazilian Portuguese
Follow detailed project guidelines and meet agreed timelines and quality standards
Use of AI tools to generate answers or questions is strictly prohibited.

Requirements

Native or fluent proficiency in
Brazilian Portuguese (pt-BR)
PhD in a relevant field (required)
5–10+ years of professional experience
in a relevant field
Demonstrated expertise through
academic background and/or industry experience
Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear, structured manner
Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality output in a guideline-driven environment

Nice to Have

Experience with content creation, research, education, or knowledge evaluation
Familiarity with AI training, data annotation, or evaluation projects
Background in interdisciplinary work (e.g. zoology and ethics, veterinary science, animal welfare policy, environmental studies, human–animal interaction)
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and promotes equal opportunity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics.
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RWS is a large language services company whose TrainAI team hires people to produce and assess AI training data. Roles include data annotators, linguists, search raters, and evaluators for generative AI in many languages.