[Hiring] Russian Linguistics Specialist - AI Trainer @Mercor

Role Description

• Transcribe and optimize audio and video content in Russian, ensuring clarity and adherence to guidelines.
• Produce high-quality written outputs in Russian and English, capturing nuances and dialectal variations.
• Establish evaluation standards and develop rubrics for Russian and English audio contexts.
• Conduct model testing, evaluate outputs, and provide feedback to improve performance in Russian tasks.
• Support QA cycles to ensure consistency and reliability in datasets and benchmarks.
• Collaborate with project leads to resolve ambiguities and enhance task design.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Native or near-native fluency in Russian and professional fluency in English.
• Familiarity with spoken Russian, regional vocabulary, and dialects.
• Ability to transcribe and analyze Russian audio content.
• Must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Available to commit 10–20 hours per week.

Requirements

• College students or recent graduates.
• Background in linguistics, humanities, social sciences, journalism, translation/localization, or technical disciplines.
• Experience with transcription, annotation, localization, evaluation, or research workflows in Russian.
• Familiarity with regional variations of Russian and digital language usage.
• Interest in AI, language models, or applied research environments.

Benefits

• Compensation: $50/hour
• Type: Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

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: Interview Process
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
• Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.