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Linguistic Expert – Tagalog at Mercor
posted 1 year agoLinguistic Expert – Tagalog | $50–70/hr | Philippines
Join a leading AI research initiative as a Linguistic Expert specializing in Tagalog. This part-time role (20–30 hours per week) offers you the opportunity to shape the future of AI language systems by ensuring Tagalog outputs are accurate, fluent, and culturally relevant.
- Responsibilities:
- Review and annotate AI-generated Tagalog text for accuracy and cultural alignment.
- Provide expert feedback on grammar, semantics, style, and tone.
- Develop guidelines to ensure consistency in AI outputs.
- Collaborate with researchers to address language-specific challenges.
- Recommend improvements for training datasets and linguistic rules.
- Requirements:
- Native-level proficiency in Tagalog and fluency in English.
- Strong knowledge of grammar, syntax, and stylistics.
- Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Translation, Literature, or related field (advanced degree a plus).
- Experience in linguistic annotation, translation, or content review preferred.
- Familiarity with AI or NLP is a bonus, but not required.
Enjoy a flexible schedule, remote collaboration with an international team, and the chance to directly impact AI’s understanding of Tagalog.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.