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About the RoleWe are looking for fluent English speakers across Southeast Asia to join a one-time voice recording project supporting the development of advanced AI language systems.
The goal of this project is to collect authentic spoken English from diverse speakers across the SEA region. You will respond naturally to conversation prompts on everyday topics such as opinions, experiences, work, lifestyle, and current issues. There are no scripts to memorise, we want to capture how people genuinely communicate in English.
To help AI understand speech in real-world situations, recordings must be completed across different environments, including locations with background noise such as cafés, train stations, shopping malls, outdoor areas, and quiet indoor spaces.
If you are comfortable speaking English, can follow recording guidelines, and are available to commit to this short-term project, we would like you to join us now!
RequirementsWhat will you be doing?
- Record 12 short audio clips in English
- Respond naturally and conversationally to provided prompts
- Record and complete audio in 5 different environments in 5 days
- Follow recording guidelines and project instructions carefully
- Communicate proactively with the Project Manager if you encounter any issues
- Based in Southeast Asia
- Aged 18+
- English proficiency of at least B2 level or equivalent
- Don't have English certificate yet? You can also take a free 30-min English assessment here: https://www.britishcouncil.my/english-courses/online/englishscore
Additionally, you should have:
- A smartphone or device capable of recording clear audio
- Valid payment method to receive your earning
- Stable internet connection
- Project Period: end of June - July 2026
- Commitment: 5 days of recording once onboarded
Please note that only applicants who can commit to completing all recording requirements within the assigned timeframe will be considered.
Benefits
- Earn additional income through a short-term remote project
- Flexible schedule that fits around your existing commitments
- Gain experience and contribute to the real-world AI data collection project
- Join Kaya's talent pool and be considered for future language, speech, audio, and AI-related opportunities
We are looking for a large and diverse group of English speakers across Southeast Asia.
Know someone who might be a good fit? Feel free to share this opportunity with your friends, family, colleagues, or classmates!
Every voice helps us build more representative and inclusive AI systems.
Skills Required
- Based in Southeast Asia
- Aged 18+
- English proficiency of at least B2 level or equivalent
- Smartphone or device capable of recording clear audio
- Valid payment method to receive earnings
- Stable internet connection
- Available to commit to 5 days of recording and complete all requirements within the project timeframe
- Ability to follow recording guidelines and project instructions carefully
- Record audio in five different environments (including noisy and quiet settings)
What We Do
Chemin is an AI-enablement company that empowers businesses to realize their AI ambitions. Specializing in large language models (LLMs), Chemin helps companies move faster, think bigger, and build smarter with clean data, cutting-edge infrastructure, and expert talent across 18 countries. Chemin’s access to a vast network of industry specialists such as PhD level professionals provides companies with an edge in their AI-adoption journey. With a blend of human insight and machine intelligence, Chemin makes it possible to scale AI safely and meaningfully.
