Spanish (United States) Linguistic Expert

About the Role

Mercor is seeking U.S. Spanish Linguistic Experts to contribute to a cutting-edge AI research project. Working with a premier research laboratory, you will evaluate and improve large language models (LLMs) to ensure their output is accurate, culturally authentic, and linguistically precise for U.S.-based Spanish speakers. Your contributions will be vital in aligning AI performance with natural human communication and refining language capabilities for diverse communities.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate possesses native or near-native fluency in United States Spanish, demonstrating a profound grasp of regional variations, register, and cultural nuances that distinguish this dialect from other global varieties.
• You must have professional experience in translation, editing, or linguistic annotation, coupled with a solid command of English for collaborative purposes.
• The role requires exceptional attention to detail, a talent for identifying subtle grammatical or stylistic errors, and the ability to work effectively within a distributed remote team environment.
• While not mandatory, a strong interest in the technical side of AI and large language models is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• As a Linguistic Expert, you will evaluate the quality of text generated by large language models, covering tasks such as dialogue, summarization, and translation.
• Your core duties include editing and refining Spanish content to ensure it meets the rigorous cultural and linguistic standards required for U.S.-based audiences.
• You will perform detailed annotation of syntactic and semantic features, identify recurring model errors, and provide actionable analysis to guide researchers in improving model training.
• Your ongoing feedback will be essential in bridging linguistic gaps and elevating the overall performance of AI systems.

Benefits & Perks

• You will contribute to groundbreaking AI research alongside leading laboratories while working on high-impact projects that shape the future of language technology.
• This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art AI development within a fast-paced and meaningful work environment where your individual expertise directly influences project outcomes.