Bilingual Expert | English & Japanese

1. Role OverviewMercor is seeking bilingual English–Japanese language experts to collaborate on a high-impact AI language evaluation project with a leading research partner. Freelancers will help assess the quality and naturalness of translations, with a focus on fluency, local phrasing, and cultural relevance in Japanese. This is a unique opportunity to apply linguistic expertise to improve cutting-edge language technologies. The engagement is part-time and short-term, with flexible hours. • *2. Key Responsibilities● Review English-to-Japanese translations for fluency, accuracy, and local relevance● Flag unnatural phrasing and suggest culturally appropriate alternatives● Assess AI-generated outputs for quality, tone, and context alignment● Provide written feedback on nuanced linguistic errors or ambiguities● Maintain consistency and attention to detail across multiple review tasks• *3.Ideal Qualifications● Native-level fluency in Japanese and fluent English proficiency● Strong reading speed and comprehension in both languages● Demonstrated experience with translation review or linguistic QA● High attention to detail and cultural sensitivity● Ability to work independently and meet deadlines on a flexible schedule• *4. More About the Opportunity●Remote and asynchronous — set your own hours● Expected commitment: 10+ hours/week● Project duration: 1+ months● All work is task-based and compensated per hour• *5.Compensation & Contract Terms● $40–45/hour USD, depending on experience● Paid weekly via Stripe Connect● You’ll be classified as an independent contractor• *6. Application Process● Submit your resume to get started● You’ll then complete a brief language proficiency and task review form● We typically follow up within 3–5 business days with next steps• *7. About Mercor● Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations●Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey● Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI Apply tot his job