Linguistics Specialist for AI Quality Evaluation
Listing checked September 4, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
Remote, contractor role for Linguistics Specialists focused on AI quality and evaluation. You’ll apply linguistic analysis to assess written content and AI responses, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and coherence. The work emphasizes precise grammar, usage, and meaning against detailed guidelines, with a four-week initial sprint and potential extension. U.S. English is essential, and the project welcomes specialists who can dedicate at least 20 hours weekly.
What You'll Do7
- 1Carefully review written content and AI-generated outputs for accuracy, clarity, coherence, and completeness
- 2Judge outputs against explicit guidelines and criteria to confirm instruction-following
- 3Provide clear, constructive written feedback on quality and effectiveness of responses
- 4Spot subtle grammar and usage issues, safeguarding linguistic precision across context and meaning
- 5Deliver concise, actionable notes with a focus on objective assessment rather than creativity
- 6Document findings systematically using provided tools and reporting formats
- 7Participate in the initial four-week sprint with potential extension based on performance and project needs
Requirements7
- 1Native U.S. English proficiency
- 2Advanced study or extensive professional experience in linguistics, language analysis, writing, editing, or related fields
- 3Proven ability to deliver nuanced written assessments and strong written communication skills
- 4Exceptional attention to detail with capacity to identify subtle errors and inconsistencies
- 5Strong analytical ability to objectively evaluate information and provide concise feedback
- 6Comfort with following detailed guidelines and applying evaluation criteria consistently across high volumes
- 7Immediate availability to commit at least 20 hours per week with consistent output quality
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate is a linguistics or language-focused professional who can deliver precise, guideline-driven assessments in English for high-volume work. This role may not suit someone without native U.S. English proficiency or without experience in structured evaluation of written material. Common fit concerns include limited experience with rigorous guideline adherence or difficulty sustaining 20 hours per week. Candidates sensitive to strict evaluation criteria or who cannot commit to a four-week sprint may score low on fit.
Salary Insight
40 - 50 USD per hour. Pay is discussed later if applicable.
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