
Chinese (China) Linguistic Expert
Listing checked November 13, 2026 · pay as published by Mercor
Key details
- Pay
- $40/hr
- Location
- Remote
- Job type
- part-time
- Posted
- November 13, 2026
Overview
A Chinese (China) Linguistic Expert will assess and improve a large language model’s performance on Simplified Chinese tasks for an AI research project with a leading research lab. The work spans text evaluation, editing, annotation, and feedback to researchers, with attention to Mainland Chinese usage and cultural context. This part-time role is remote and calls for professional fluency in English alongside native or near-native Chinese fluency.
What You'll Do5
- Assess LLM-generated Chinese text for quality and accuracy in translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction.
- Edit or rewrite Chinese content to meet Mainland Chinese linguistic and cultural standards.
- Annotate Chinese text for grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features.
- Spot model errors and language gaps, then work with AI researchers on model improvements.
- Provide detailed linguistic analysis and feedback to support ongoing model training.
Requirements7
- Native or near-native fluency in Chinese (China), with strong command of grammar, syntax, and stylistics.
- Professional experience in Chinese translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work.
- Strong understanding of Simplified Chinese usage in Mainland China, including regional variation, register, and context.
- Ability to distinguish Mainland Chinese usage from Traditional Chinese usage in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
- Professional fluency in English.
- Strong attention to detail when identifying subtle errors and unnatural phrasing.
- Clear communication skills and experience working with distributed, remote teams.
Preferred Qualifications1
- Interest in AI and LLM-based language technologies
Who Should Apply
Chinese language specialists with professional translation, editing, annotation, or NLP data experience may be a strong fit. The role suits someone who can judge Mainland Chinese usage with precision and communicate linguistic findings in English.
Salary Insight
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