Japanese Language Consultant - Expert
Mercor
Contract
Software Development
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: Japanese-language Expert
Type: Independent Contractor
Compensation: $32–$37/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 5 weeks (with potential extension)
Commitment: 10+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Must-Have
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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-language Expert
Type: Independent Contractor
Compensation: $32–$37/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 Japanese prompts for fluency, accuracy, and contextual relevance.
- Provide linguistic and cultural feedback to enhance model understanding.
- Detect and correct subtle linguistic issues and cultural inconsistencies in outputs.
- Experiment with Gemini and other multimodal AI tools to evaluate prompt-response behavior.
- Document observed failure modes, inaccuracies, and areas for model improvement.
- Collaborate with AI researchers and engineers to improve system behavior on Japanese-language tasks.
Must-Have
- Full professional fluency in Japanese and English.
- Strong knowledge of Japanese culture, social norms, idiomatic language, and regional nuances.
- Experience working with or analyzing Japanese media, literature, or creative content.
- High attention to detail and linguistic accuracy.
- Interest in generative AI tools and curiosity about how models visualize language prompts.
- Excellent written communication and feedback documentation skills.
- Immediate
- Hourly contractor
- Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
- Submit your resume or profile outlining relevant linguistic and cultural expertise.
- Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a brief evaluation or language sample.
- Expect to hear from Mercor within a few days regarding next steps.
- 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]
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