Mercor is seeking

native Japanese speakers who live in Japan

for a short-term project with a leading AI lab. These candidates should have excellent written and verbal Japanese skills as well as intimate familiarity with Japanese culture.

• *This role begins as early as August 10.**

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Role Responsibilities

- Synthesize personal expertise to write documentation to help train AI models. - Collaborate with AI researchers and engineers to refine documentation and perfect write-ups. - Identify domain-specific local language and cultural nuances of different hobbies and day-to-day life. - Provide linguistic or culturally relevant insights that help improve model behavior in Japanese contexts.

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Ideal Candidates Should Have:

- Native-Level Proficiency: Fluent in Japanese and strong English comprehension. - Educational Background: Hold a Bachelor’s degree. -

Analytical Abilities:

Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills. -

Nice to Haves

- Experience with grading, instructional design, or rubric development is a plus. - Familiarity with generative AI models or machine learning concepts is a bonus, but not required.

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More Details About This Role:

- Expect to contribute at least

20 hours per week

. - You’ll be working in a structured project environment with clear goals and tools. - This role begins as early as August 10; you must be available to begin in the next few days. • *Application and Onboarding Process:** - Submit your resume. - Complete an AI-led interview to assess language ability and professional experience. This should take around 15 minutes. - If selected, you’ll be contacted for a follow-up conversation and onboarded shortly thereafter.