[Remote] Japanese Language Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mercor is seeking a Japanese-language expert for a consulting engagement with a leading AI startup. This role involves providing linguistic and cultural insights to enhance the startup’s Japanese language models and understanding of regional dialects and expressions. Responsibilities • Provide expert insights into Japanese language use, dialects, and regional accents. • Help analyze and interpret cultural nuances, idiomatic expressions, and tone. • Offer feedback on AI-generated Japanese content for naturalness, cultural accuracy, and contextual relevance. • Collaborate with English-speaking team members to ensure linguistic authenticity and consistency across models. • Stay updated on Japanese popular culture, trends, and media to guide content relevance. Skills • Fluent in Japanese (native-level) and highly proficient in English. • Deep understanding of regional Japanese accents, dialects, and cultural connotations. • Familiarity with Japanese popular culture, including media, current events, and evolving linguistic trends. • Strong ability to explain linguistic and cultural subtleties to non-native speakers. • Experience in linguistics, translation, localization, or cultural consulting Company Overview • Mercor is an AI-based hiring platform that improves the recruitment process by matching talent with opportunities tailored to their skills. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job