Swahili Language Linguist, Original Puzzle Designer

• Write original reasoning prompts in Swahili
• Create puzzles involving linguistic reasoning, cultural reasoning, and wordplay/riddles
• Develop complex puzzles focused on grammar, syntax, linguistic ambiguity, cultural context, local traditions, culturally grounded mathematics, puns, and double meanings
• Submit the native-language prompt, definitive answer, rationale, English translation, and difficulty rating for every puzzle
• Ensure puzzles are original, not searchable online, not copied, and not simple translations of existing puzzles

• Native-level fluency in Swahili with exceptional writing skills
• High proficiency in English for clear, accurate translations and rationales
• Background in Linguistics, Creative Writing, Translation, or Logic/Mathematics
• Creative and analytical thinking
• Ability to design problems requiring lateral thinking, cultural context, and multi-step reasoning
• Understanding of how automated and computational systems process language
• Ability to create original puzzles that are resistant to automated solving techniques and web searches
• Puzzles must be solvable by a smart, educated native speaker
• Submit application by 30th October 2026

• Employees can work remotely
• Equal-opportunity employer
• Diversity-valuing workplace