Japanese Linguistic Expert

About the Role

Mercor is partnering with a leading research laboratory to seek Japanese Linguistic Experts for an advanced AI research initiative. In this role, you will evaluate and refine the performance of large language models (LLMs) on complex Japanese linguistic tasks. Your primary objective is to curate high-quality data and provide the expertise needed to improve the model's capacity for generating accurate, context-aware, and nuanced Japanese content, ensuring it meets global standards.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate must possess native or near-native fluency in Japanese, demonstrating an impeccable command of grammar, syntax, and stylistic variation.
• You should have professional experience in areas such as translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or work with natural language processing datasets.
• A strong grasp of cultural nuances, regional variations, and appropriate register is essential for this role.
• Furthermore, you must be professionally fluent in English and have an excellent eye for detail, allowing you to detect subtle errors or unnatural phrasing.
• While not required, an existing interest in AI and language technology is highly valued, along with a proven ability to communicate effectively within a distributed remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for evaluating the accuracy and quality of Japanese text generated by AI models across a range of applications, including translation, summarization, and dialogue generation.
• Your duties include editing and rewriting content to ensure it aligns with cultural and linguistic standards.
• You will also annotate text for specific syntactic, grammatical, and semantic features to improve data quality.
• Additionally, you will be expected to identify model errors and language gaps, collaborating closely with AI researchers to provide detailed feedback and analysis that guides ongoing model improvements.

Benefits & Perks

• Joining this project offers the unique opportunity to contribute to state-of-the-art AI research in collaboration with leading labs.
• You will work on high-impact initiatives that directly drive the advancement of AI systems, gaining hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technology.
• It is a fast-moving environment where your professional judgment and specialized linguistic expertise will have a tangible and meaningful influence on future model capabilities.