Japanese Language Consultant at Mercor

Japanese Language Consultant | $35–50/hr | 5-10 hrs/week | In-Person in SF, NY, Atlanta, London, or Singapore

Mercor is seeking a native-level Japanese language expert for a consulting engagement with a leading AI startup. This role involves providing linguistic and cultural insights to enhance Japanese language models and understanding of regional dialects and expressions. The position requires in-person collaboration at one of the client's offices with occasional remote flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert insights into Japanese language use, dialects, and regional accents
• Analyze and interpret cultural nuances, idiomatic expressions, and tone
• Offer feedback on AI-generated Japanese content for naturalness, cultural accuracy, and contextual relevance
• Collaborate with English-speaking team members to ensure linguistic authenticity and consistency across models
• Stay updated on Japanese popular culture, trends, and media to guide content relevance

Requirements

• Native-level fluency in Japanese and high proficiency in English
• Deep understanding of regional Japanese accents, dialects, and cultural connotations
• Familiarity with Japanese popular culture, including media, current events, and evolving linguistic trends
• Strong ability to explain linguistic and cultural subtleties to non-native speakers
• Experience in linguistics, translation, localization, or cultural consulting preferred

Commitment

• 5-10 hours per week
• In-person collaboration at client offices in San Francisco, New York, Atlanta, London, or Singapore
• Occasional flexibility for remote work
• Includes synchronous meetings and coordination with the AI startup's team