[Hiring] Japanese Culture Expert @Welo Data

Role Description

Are you passionate about languages, writing, and quality evaluation? We are launching an exciting language evaluation project and are looking for Japanese-speaking experts to join our team.

• Job Title: MSR Project - Japanese Culture Expert
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing Project
• Commitment: 20 hours per week
• Job Type: Freelance contract
• Location: Japan, Remote
• Rate: US$50.75-57.75 per hour

What you will do:

• Identify realistic search-related failures where an AI model provides inadequate responses.
• Create search queries, test them, document what went wrong, and write instructions and evaluation criteria for correct answers.
• Common issues include:
  • Local relevance
  • Source quality
  • Outdated information
  • Language mismatches
  • Incomplete answers
  • Region-specific inapplicability
• Testing multiple queries before finding failures is expected.

Qualifications

• Research skills: ability to find and verify information from multiple sources; comfort navigating different websites, databases, and documentation
• Critical thinking: Can spot contradictions between sources, identify outdated information, and recognize when something doesn't apply to a specific locale/context
• Attention to detail: Can catch nuances in language, local variations (prices, regulations, requirements), and edge cases
• Problem-solving mindset: Comfortable iterating and testing when things don't work; doesn't get frustrated by trial-and-error
• Domain knowledge: Ideally someone with background in research, quality assurance, compliance, or similar work that requires precision and source verification
• Writing clarity: Can articulate instructions and rubrics clearly so others understand the logic behind their reasoning
• Locale knowledge: Deep familiarity with their specific locale (local regulations, business practices, cultural nuances) is valuable for spotting region-specific failures

Company Description

Join our team at Welo Data and embark on a journey of growth and innovation.