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Bilingual Expert | English & Japanese

Mercor, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Role Overview Mercor is seeking bilingual English–Japanese language experts to collaborate on a high-impact AI language evaluation project with a leading research partner. Freelancers will help assess the quality and naturalness of translations, with a focus on fluency, local phrasing, and cultural relevance in Japanese. This is a unique opportunity to apply linguistic expertise to improve cutting‑edge language technologies. The engagement is part‑time and short‑term, with flexible hours.

Key Responsibilities

Review English-to-Japanese translations for fluency, accuracy, and local relevance

Flag unnatural phrasing and suggest culturally appropriate alternatives

Assess AI-generated outputs for quality, tone, and context alignment

Provide written feedback on nuanced linguistic errors or ambiguities

Maintain consistency and attention to detail across multiple review tasks

Ideal Qualifications

Native-level fluency in Japanese and fluent English proficiency

Strong reading speed and comprehension in both languages

Demonstrated experience with translation review or linguistic QA

High attention to detail and cultural sensitivity

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines on a flexible schedule

More About the Opportunity

Remote and asynchronous — set your own hours

Expected commitment: 10+ hours/week

Project duration: 1+ months

All work is task-based and compensated per hour

Compensation & Contract Terms

$40–45/hour USD, depending on experience

Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

You’ll be classified as an independent contractor

Application Process

Submit your resume to get started

You’ll then complete a brief language proficiency and task review form

We typically follow up within 3–5 business days with next steps

About Mercor Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.

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