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 experience will directly shape how AI understands, generates, and teaches Japanese — making a real impact on one of the world's most nuanced and complex 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 pedagogically sound Japanese
- Provide structured feedback that directly improves 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)
- Familiar with learner speech patterns and CEFR frameworks
- Enrolled in or completed a Bachelor's degree or higher
- Detail-oriented with consistent, reliable 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 asynchronous — work entirely on your own schedule
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
- Contribute to meaningful work that improves AI for Japanese learners and speakers worldwide
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension