French Linguistic Expert - Remote Contract
Listing checked September 10, 2026 · pay as published by Mercor
Overview
Mercor seeks French Linguistic Experts for an AI research project with a leading research lab. You will judge how well a large language model handles French tasks, from translation and summarization to dialogue and grammar correction. The work also involves curating high-quality French data so the model improves its understanding and generation. This hourly remote contract puts your linguistic judgment at the center of model development.
What You'll Do5
- 1Assess French text produced by large language models across translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction tasks.
- 2Edit, refine, or rewrite French material so it meets linguistic and cultural standards.
- 3Annotate French passages for grammar, syntax, and meaning.
- 4Spot model errors and language gaps, then work with AI researchers to lift model performance.
- 5Give detailed linguistic feedback and analysis that guides model training.
Requirements6
- 1Native or near-native French fluency with strong command of grammar, syntax, and style.
- 2Professional background in translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work in French.
- 3Deep grasp of linguistic nuance, regional variation, and context-appropriate usage.
- 4Interest in AI and LLM language technologies.
- 5Keen eye for detail and ability to catch subtle errors or unnatural phrasing.
- 6Clear communication and experience in distributed remote teams.
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate reads, writes, and edits French at a native or near-native level, with professional experience in translation, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work. You thrive when judging subtle grammar, regional usage, and natural phrasing, and you can explain those judgments in clear written feedback. This role suits people who enjoy language precision and want to support LLM research, while it is less suitable for French speakers without professional editing or annotation experience, or for those who prefer creative writing over evaluation. Candidates often score low when they list general fluency but no concrete translation, annotation, or NLP data projects. Another common miss is applying without samples that show error detection or nuanced French editing.
Salary Insight
This role pays $50.00 per hour on an hourly engagement. For remote French editing and LLM evaluation contracts, that rate signals a specialist or senior-level project, so bring evidence of professional translation, annotation, or NLP data work rather than basic fluency.
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