Remote Japanese Bilingual Generalist - AI Trainer

Mercor is seeking native Japanese speakers for a short-term project with a leading AI lab.

• Record audio snippets of Japanese sentences
• Evaluate the naturalness and grammar of written Japanese statements
• Assess correctness of spoken Japanese recordings

Please note:

The stated hourly range is an estimate for this project. Actual payment will be based on a per‑audio‑task‑completed basis. Each audio task will approximately take 1–2 minutes. Strong performers will have an opportunity to be promoted to reviewer and receive a higher hourly rate.

• Native‑level proficiency:
  Native fluency in Japanese (born and raised in Japan)
• Cultural expertise:
  Deep understanding of Japanese cultural norms, traditions, and communication etiquette, especially in Japan
• Audio requirements:
  Ability to listen to and record high‑quality audio content (quiet environment, clear pronunciation, lossless audio format, etc.)
• Nice to have:
  Bilingual communication skills – high proficiency in English to explain Japanese concepts clearly and effectively
• Nice to have:
  Tech‑savviness – comfortable using virtual platforms and digital tools
• Nice to have:
  Assessment knowledge – familiarity with language testing methodologies and evaluation frameworks

• The is a pilot project and expected to last one week. There is strong opportunity for top performers to receive future audio work on longer‑term engagements.
• This project is expected to start Monday, February 23, 2026.
• You’ll be working in a structured project environment with clear goals and tools.

• Submit your resume
• Complete an AI‑led interview to assess language ability and cultural proficiency. This should take around 10 minutes
• Record a short audio snippet of you speaking some Japanese sentences
• If selected, you’ll be contacted for a follow‑up conversation and onboarded shortly thereafter