Japanese Linguistic Audit Specialist

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: Sonic Audit Specialist - Japanese
Type: Contract
Compensation: $38/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI training data in Japanese to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Conduct Multilingual Transcription Audits by listening to recordings and verifying transcriptions.
• Perform Forced Alignment Audits by checking and correcting word-level audio segmentation.
• Apply error codes consistently and provide clear rationales for audit decisions.
• Work independently with a focus on careful listening and attention to detail.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Native or near-native command of Japanese as spoken in Japan.
• Strong English reading and writing skills.
• Experience with transcription, subtitling, or linguistic annotation.
• Ability to apply a disciplined rubric consistently.

Preferred

• Prior AI data annotation or model evaluation experience.
• Background in phonetics or linguistics.
• Experience with audio editing or waveform tools.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.