[Hiring] Bengali Linguistic Expert @Mercor

Role Description

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Bengali Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $50/hour

Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Transcribe and optimize audio and video content in Bengali. Follow detailed constraints and instructions.
• Produce high-quality written outputs in Bengali. Support work in English when required.
• Ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to formatting and stylistic guidelines. Capture nuances such as tone and regional language variations.
• Develop detailed evaluation rubrics and grading guidelines in Bengali and English. Document standards for consistency.
• Conduct model testing and grading. Evaluate responses for accuracy, completeness, fluency, and clarity.
• Support benchmarking and quality assurance. Collaborate with project leads to resolve ambiguities and improve task design.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Native or near-native fluency in Bengali (spoken and written) and professional fluency in English.
• Ability to accurately transcribe and analyze Bengali audio content across general consumer contexts.
• Available to commit 10–20 hours per week.

Requirements

• College students or recent graduates.
• Background in linguistics, humanities, social sciences, journalism, or technical disciplines.
• Prior experience with transcription, annotation, localization, evaluation, or research workflows in Bengali.
• Familiarity with dialectal variations, regional speech patterns, and contemporary usage in Bengali.
• Interest in AI, language models, or applied research environments.

Application Process

• Complete a short AI-led interview (approximately 15 minutes).
• If selected, you will be onboarded and invited to begin project work.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
• PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.