Russian Linguistic Expert at Mercor

Russian Linguistic Expert | $40/hr | Remote | Part Time

Mercor is hiring Russian Linguistic Experts for a part-time AI research project run in partnership with a leading research lab. The work involves evaluating how well a large language model (LLM) performs on Russian-language tasks and curating high-quality Russian linguistic data to train and improve the model.

What the Work Involves

• Evaluate the quality and accuracy of LLM-generated Russian text across use cases such as translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction.
• Edit, refine, or rewrite Russian content to meet linguistic and cultural standards for Russian-speaking audiences.
• Annotate Russian text for grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features.
• Identify model errors and language gaps, and collaborate with AI researchers to improve LLM performance.
• Provide detailed linguistic feedback and analysis to guide ongoing model training.

Who This Role Is For

• Native or near-native fluency in Russian, with a strong command of grammar, syntax, and stylistics.
• Professional experience in translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work in Russian.
• Understanding of Russian nuances, regional variations, register, and context-appropriate usage.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Interest in AI and LLM-driven language technologies (preferred but not required).
• Attention to detail and the ability to spot subtle errors or unnatural phrasing.
• Clear communication skills and experience working in distributed remote teams.

Pay and Schedule

This is a remote, part-time role paying $40 per hour.

Why This Role

The work directly supports the development of advanced AI systems in partnership with a leading research lab, with hands-on exposure to state-of-the-art AI research and development. It is a fast-moving project where your linguistic expertise and judgment can have a meaningful impact.