About the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Internet-Native Bilingual Evaluator Expert (Japanese) Type:Contract Compensation:$30–$40/hour Location:Remote Commitment:10–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Analyze content from social media, forums, video platforms, gaming communities, and digital communication channels.
Assess AI-generated outputs for linguistic quality, cultural relevance, and authenticity.
Evaluate internet slang, memes, abbreviations, emoji usage, honorific language, and code-switching.
Create evaluation rubrics for internet-native bilingual communication.
Document linguistic and cultural edge cases specific to Japanese and English online communities.
Test AI systems using bilingual prompts and real-world internet scenarios.
Qualifications
Must-Have
Native or near-native fluency in Japanese and professional fluency in English.
Deep familiarity with Japanese and English internet culture.
Active engagement with platforms such as X, YouTube, Discord, Reddit, Twitch, Nico Nico, gaming communities, or similar online ecosystems.
Strong writing, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
Understanding of internet slang, memes, internet etiquette, and online communication norms in both languages.
Preferred
Background in linguistics, translation, localisation, journalism, social media, humanities, or AI evaluation.
Experience evaluating user-generated content or online communities.
Familiarity with internet subcultures, fandoms, gaming communities, and contemporary digital trends.
Interest in AI, language models, and multilingual communication research.
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Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The company specializes in matching top-tier professionals with AI research organizations to support advanced projects. Mercor facilitates work across multiple domains including financial analysis, hedge fund strategy evaluation, and deal structuring, leveraging AI to enhance model training and research capabilities. The company bridges the gap between specialized talent and cutting-edge AI research institutions.
