AI Language Expert – Japanese

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Japanese Language Expert (AI Training)

About the Role

We’re looking for Japanese language experts to help evaluate and improve AI systems built for Japanese language learning and instruction. Your linguistic insight and teaching experience will directly shape how AI understands, assesses, and communicates in Japanese – making a real impact on learners around the world.

• Organization
  : Alignerr
• Type
  : Hourly Contract
• Location
  : Remote
• Commitment
  : Minimum 15 hours/week
• Schedule
  : Fully asynchronous – work on your own time

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate AI-generated Japanese speech and text for linguistic accuracy, naturalness, and educational quality
• Assess learner speech and writing across proficiency levels from CEFR Pre-A1 through B2+
• Apply expert judgment to identify learner errors, unnatural phrasing, and pedagogical gaps
• Provide clear, structured feedback that improves AI tutoring and language-learning models
• Collaborate asynchronously with project leads and fellow language experts
• Contribute to raising the overall quality and reliability of AI language instruction

Who You Are

• Native-level proficiency in Japanese
• Experience teaching Japanese or evaluating learner language
• Fluent in English (C1/C2 level)
• Familiar with learner speech patterns and CEFR frameworks
• Enrolled in or completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in linguistic judgment
• No prior AI experience required

Nice to Have

• Experience with language assessment, curriculum design, or standardized testing
• Exposure to AI-powered language tools or educational technology
• Comfort working independently in structured, asynchronous workflows

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs
• Fully remote and flexible – work on your own schedule, from anywhere
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
• Contribute to meaningful work that shapes how AI teaches and understands Japanese
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension