Freelance - Spanish Data Annotation Specialist (100% Remote within Europe)

The role

You will prepare and curate linguistically and medically oriented datasets in Spanish to power machine learning and natural language processing initiatives. You will work independently and communicate with NLP experts to ensure data accuracy for the Spanish market.

What you will do

• Prepare and maintain medically oriented datasets for machine learning purposes.
• Follow and provide feedback on annotation and labeling conventions.
• Perform audio transcriptions in Spanish.
• Implement text patterns to detect and extract named entities in Spanish.
• Contribute to dictionaries and taxonomies in Spanish for use in NLP systems.
• Evaluate the correctness and accuracy of Spanish words, sentences, and text structures.
• Deliver high-quality work within established deadlines.
• Communicate proactively about project progress and challenges.

Required qualifications

• Native Spanish speaker
• Full Professional Level of English
• Degree or strong background in Italian linguistics, computational linguistics, or a related field
• Familiarity with Spanish medical terminology or prior experience in the healthcare domain
• Hands-on experience with data annotation, transcription, and labeling tools
• Proficiency in working with text patterns and dictionaries for NLP purposes
• Exceptional ability to assess and improve data quality
• Strong ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and consistently meet deadlines

Nice to have

• Previous experience in AI, machine learning, or data preparation projects
• Knowledge of multiple languages or dialects beyond Spanish and English
• Exposure to medical coding systems (e.g., ICD, CPT) or electronic health records (EHR)
• Experience working as a freelancer on similar annotation or linguistic projects

About the company

Docplanner.