Ukrainian Linguistic Expert at Mercor
posted 34 minutes agoUkrainian Linguistic Expert | $40/hr | Remote | Part-time
Mercor is hiring Ukrainian Linguistic Experts for a remote, part-time AI research project run in partnership with a leading research lab. The work focuses on evaluating how well a large language model (LLM) performs Ukrainian-language tasks, and on curating high-quality Ukrainian linguistic data to train and improve the model.
What the work involves
- Evaluate the quality and accuracy of LLM-generated Ukrainian text across use cases such as translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction.
- Edit, refine, or rewrite Ukrainian content to meet linguistic and cultural standards for Ukrainian-speaking audiences.
- Annotate Ukrainian 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 it's for
- Native or near-native fluency in Ukrainian, with strong command of grammar, syntax, and stylistics.
- Professional experience in translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work in Ukrainian.
- Understanding of Ukrainian nuances, regional variations, register, and context-appropriate usage.
- Professional fluency in English.
- Interest in AI and LLM-driven language technologies (preferred but not required).
- Strong attention to detail, including spotting subtle errors or unnatural phrasing.
- Clear communication skills and experience working in distributed, remote teams.
Pay, schedule and location
The role pays $40/hr, is part-time, and is fully remote.
Why join
- Contribute to cutting-edge AI research in partnership with a leading research lab.
- Work on high-impact projects that directly support the development of advanced AI systems.
- Gain hands-on exposure to state-of-the-art AI research and development.
- Join a fast-moving project where your expertise and judgment can have a meaningful impact.
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.