Japanese Localization Specialist for AI Training Remote Contract
Listing checked September 4, 2026 · pay as published by SME Careers
Overview
Remote, hourly contract focusing on Japanese localization for AI training data and evaluation. You’ll review AI-generated responses for accuracy, tone, and cultural nuance, then craft precise Japanese outputs aligned to prompts and sources. Apply MQM and LQA concepts to classify issues and guide root-cause decisions, while ensuring terminology consistency via translation memory and termbase workflows. Strong candidates bring 5+ years in localization and solid English skills to interpret guidelines and maintain high editorial standards.
What You'll Do8
- 1Develop AI training prompts in diverse topics and generate accurate Japanese responses to guide model learning.
- 2Assess AI outputs for accuracy, fluency, and contextual relevance across a range of use cases.
- 3Apply MQM/LQA severity, category, and root-cause thinking to quality decisions.
- 4Maintain and update glossaries and termbases to ensure consistent terminology with style guides.
- 5Provide well-explained, model-centered feedback and high-quality Japanese explanations for complex problems.
- 6Rate and compare multiple AI responses, ranking them by correctness and reasoning quality.
- 7Document feedback and decisions clearly to support cross-timezone collaboration.
- 8Collaborate with data scientists and editors to refine prompts and evaluation guidelines and improve training data pipelines.
Requirements10
- 1Bachelor’s degree or higher in Japanese Translation, Linguistics, Localization, Communications, or related field.
- 2Native or near-native Japanese with strong command of Japan locale conventions.
- 3Minimum C1 English proficiency for interpreting prompts, sources, and evaluation guidelines.
- 45+ years of professional localization/translation experience; multilingual localization preferred.
- 5Demonstrated ability to apply MQM/LQA concepts to quality decisions and root-cause analysis.
- 6Proficiency with CAT tools, translation memory, termbases, and automated QA checks; comfort with structured guidelines.
- 7Excellent editorial judgment on register, tone, inclusivity, and cultural nuance with meticulous attention to detail.
- 8Proven ability to fact-check localized content (units, references, names, dates) using reliable sources.
- 9Comfort working as an hourly contractor with dependable throughput and documentation across time zones.
- 10Previous experience with AI data training, annotation, or evaluation is preferred.
Who Should Apply
Native Japanese specialists with deep localization experience and strong English skills fit best. MQM/LQA experience and familiarity with glossaries, termbases, and CAT tools will stand out. The role suits professionals who thrive in a fully remote, hourly contracting setup and can document work across multiple time zones. Applicants lacking native-level Japanese or a proven track record in AI data tasks will be less competitive. Strong candidates also provide concrete examples of past QA decisions and evidence of meticulous terminology management.
Salary Insight
$40/hr. This hourly contractor arrangement suits high-precision QA work in AI data services and aligns with experienced localization professionals; pay reflects seniority and vendor-based project structure.
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