[Hiring] Japanese 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: Japanese Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $50/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Transcribe and optimize audio and video content in Japanese, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Produce high-quality written outputs in Japanese, with English support when required.
• Develop detailed evaluation rubrics and grading guidelines in Japanese and English.
• Conduct model testing and grading, providing structured feedback to improve performance.
• Participate in QA and review cycles to maintain consistency and reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Native or near-native fluency in Japanese and professional fluency in English.
• Familiarity with spoken Japanese, regional dialects, and honorific systems.
• Ability to transcribe and analyze Japanese audio content accurately.

Requirements

• College students or recent graduates.
• Background in linguistics, humanities, social sciences, journalism, or technical disciplines.
• Experience with transcription, annotation, localization, or research workflows in Japanese.
• 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: Interview Process .
• 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.