AI Language Expert - Japanese
Japanese Language Expert (AI Training) About The Role 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