Brazilian Portuguese Linguistic Expert

About the Role

Mercor is seeking talented Brazilian Portuguese Linguistic Experts to support an advanced AI research project in partnership with a premier research institution. The focus of this initiative is to assess and enhance how large language models handle Brazilian Portuguese. You will be instrumental in developing high-quality datasets to improve the model's capacity for natural language understanding, interpretation, and creation. This position offers a chance to influence the development of language-based AI by applying your linguistic expertise to bridge the gap between machine-generated text and natural, human-quality communication.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate possesses native or near-native fluency in Brazilian Portuguese, demonstrating an exceptional grasp of grammar, syntax, and stylistic conventions.
• You should have documented professional experience in translation, linguistic annotation, editing, or NLP data tasks.
• A deep understanding of the specific cultural nuances and regional variations unique to Brazil, including distinctions from European Portuguese, is vital for success in this role.
• Applicants must also maintain professional fluency in English to effectively engage with the research team.
• A meticulous attention to detail is required to identify subtle errors, along with strong communication skills suitable for a collaborative, distributed work environment.
• An interest in large language model technology is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Your duties will involve the comprehensive evaluation of LLM-generated text across diverse applications, such as translation, summarization, and dialogue generation.
• You will be responsible for refining and rewriting content to ensure it meets the highest linguistic and cultural standards for Brazilian audiences.
• Furthermore, you will annotate text for various linguistic features and systematically identify model errors or language gaps.
• Through your detailed analytical feedback, you will provide the insights necessary for AI researchers to improve the model's overall performance and generation capabilities.

Benefits & Perks

• You will have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge AI research alongside a leading research lab, working on high-impact projects that shape the development of advanced artificial intelligence.
• This role provides direct, hands-on exposure to state-of-the-art technology within a fast-paced and meaningful work environment.