Speech Language Specialist | Upto $12/hr Remote

Mercor
Contract
Human Resources
Canada
Hiring from: Canada
About The Job

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: Tamil-language Expert

Type: Independent Contractor

Compensation: $8–$12/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: 5 weeks (with potential extension)

Commitment: 10+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Review, evaluate, and refine AI-generated images and videos based on Tamil prompts for accuracy, relevance, and fluency.
  • Provide linguistic and cultural feedback to improve model understanding.
  • Identify and correct subtle linguistic and cultural nuances in AI-generated outputs.
  • Experiment with Gemini and other multimodal AI tools to test prompt effectiveness and output quality.
  • Document failure modes and inconsistencies to inform model refinement.
  • Collaborate with AI researchers and engineers to enhance overall system behavior.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Full professional fluency in Tamil and English.
  • Strong understanding of regional Tamil dialects, idioms, and expressions.
  • Familiarity with Tamil and Indian cultural, social, and linguistic diversity.
  • Up-to-date awareness of contemporary Tamil and Indian media and popular culture.
  • Interest in AI creativity tools and curiosity about how models interpret linguistic prompts visually.
  • Excellent communication skills and keen attention to detail.

Start Date

  • Immediate

Compensation & Legal

  • Hourly contractor
  • Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Submit your resume or profile highlighting relevant linguistic and cultural expertise.
  • Shortlisted candidates may complete a brief skills evaluation or language sample.
  • Expect to hear back from Mercor within a few days regarding next steps.

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/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.

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