AI Language Expert – Japanese

Job Type: Location Type: Remote: open to all US residents

 

Japanese Language Expert (AI Training)

About the Role

We’re looking for Japanese language experts to help evaluate and improve AI systems trained on Japanese-language content. Your linguistic insight and teaching background will directly shape how AI understands, generates, and teaches Japanese – making a real impact on one of the world’s most nuanced and widely studied languages.

• Organization
  : Alignerr
• Type
  : Hourly Contract
• Location
  : Remote
• Commitment
  : Minimum 15 hours/week, fully asynchronous

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+
• Identify learner errors, unnatural phrasing, and pedagogical gaps using your expert judgment
• Suggest improvements for clear, idiomatic, and culturally authentic Japanese
• Provide structured, actionable feedback that helps improve AI tutoring and language-learning models
• Collaborate asynchronously with project leads and fellow language experts

Who You Are

• Native-level proficiency in Japanese
• Experience teaching Japanese or evaluating learner language
• Strong English communication skills (C1/C2 level)
• Familiar with learner speech patterns and CEFR proficiency frameworks
• Enrolled in or completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Detail-oriented with a consistent and principled approach to linguistic judgment
• No prior AI experience required

Nice to Have

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

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading 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