AI Language Expert - Japanese
We're looking for Japanese language experts to help evaluate and improve AI systems trained on Japanese-language content. Your linguistic insight and teaching background will directly shape how AI understands, generates, and teaches Japanese — making a real impact on one of the world's most nuanced and widely studied languages.
Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: Minimum 15 hours/week, fully asynchronous
What You'll Do
• Evaluate AI-generated Japanese speech and text for linguistic accuracy, naturalness, and educational quality
• Assess learner speech and writing across proficiency levels from CEFR Pre-A1 through B2+
• Identify learner errors, unnatural phrasing, and pedagogical gaps using your expert judgment
• Suggest improvements for clear, idiomatic, and culturally authentic Japanese
• Provide structured, actionable feedback that helps improve AI tutoring and language-learning models
• Collaborate asynchronously with project leads and fellow language experts
Who You Are
• Native-level proficiency in Japanese
• Experience teaching Japanese or evaluating learner language
• Strong English communication skills (C1/C2 level)
• Familiar with learner speech patterns and CEFR proficiency frameworks
• Enrolled in or completed a Bachelor's degree or higher
• Detail-oriented with a consistent and principled approach to linguistic judgment
• No prior AI experience required
Nice to Have
• Background in language assessment, curriculum design, or standardized testing
• Exposure to AI-powered language tools or educational technology
• Experience working independently in structured, asynchronous workflows
Why Join Us
• Work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, from anywhere
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
• Contribute to meaningful work that shapes how AI teaches and understands Japanese
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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