Bilingual Japanese Generalist Expert — AI Safety | $48-$52/hr Remote
Overview
Join a remote team improving AI safety by testing how models respond to sensitive prompts in Japanese. Your linguistic and cultural expertise will shape safer outputs. Mercor provides full training, so no machine learning experience is necessary. Work begins right away at about seven hours per week.
What You'll Do4
- 1Craft detailed Japanese prompts that probe sensitive topics for model safety.
- 2Sort prompts and conversations into categories using the supplied classification guidelines.
- 3Spot attempts to bypass safety measures and trace escalation patterns in the discussions.
- 4Write clear explanations for each judgment call, documenting your reasoning for the team.
Requirements4
- 1Native or near-native command of Japanese, paired with professional written English.
- 2A bachelor's degree, either finished or currently underway.
- 3Strong written communication and a precise, detail-oriented work style.
- 4Comfort making thoughtful calls about sensitive or restricted information.
Who Should Apply
This role suits a bilingual writer with a sharp eye for nuance and a tolerance for gray areas. If you thrive on clear-cut technical work or prefer coding over linguistic judgment, this position will disappoint. Reviewers often reject candidates who cannot explain their classification decisions in writing or who miss subtle cultural cues in Japanese texts. Strong written English is just as critical as Japanese fluency since you will document each choice.
Salary Insight
The hourly rate of $48 to $52 is on the higher end for remote evaluation work, reflecting the demand for native Japanese and strong English writing skills. With a weekly commitment of about seven hours, that translates to $336 to $364 per week.
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Application Tip
Show your reasoning skills in the application by submitting a brief sample of Japanese writing that analyzes a sensitive statement and explains how you would classify it under safety guidelines. This directly demonstrates the written clarity the role demands.
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