Japanese Speaker Generalist (remote)

Apply Here:
https://tinyurl.com/jpnrecruit

Mercor is seeking native Japanese speakers with a university degree from a Japanese university for a short-term project with a leading AI lab. These candidates should have excellent written and verbal Japanese skills, intimate familiarity with traditional and contemporary Japanese culture, and experience in language tutoring or teaching in conversational Japanese.

We are looking for candidates who can ideally work 25 hr/week.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct instruction and assessment of conversational Japanese with a focus on cultural appropriateness and fluency.

• Provide feedback and guidance on written and spoken Japanese across various contexts.

• Assess use of kanji, hiragana, and katakana, and understanding of contemporary Japanese expressions.

• Collaborate with different teams to ensure culturally relevant and linguistically accurate assessments.

• Stay up to date with current trends in Japanese language, slang, formalities, and cultural nuances.

• Evaluate the use of virtual or avatar-based platforms to deliver or evaluate Japanese language content.

Ideal Candidates Should Have:

• Native-Level Proficiency: Born and raised in Japan with fluency in both spoken and written Japanese.

• Educational Background: Must have completed a university degree in Japan.

• Cultural Expertise: Deep understanding of Japanese cultural norms, traditions, and communication etiquette.

• Mastery of Writing Systems: Proficient in reading and writing kanji, hiragana, and katakana.

• Current Cultural Literacy: Up to date with modern Japanese trends, slang, idioms, and regional expressions.

• Nice to Have:

  • Bilingual Communication Skills: High proficiency in English to explain Japanese concepts clearly and effectively.

  • Familiarity with Manga/Anime: Knowledge of anime/manga and related subcultures

  • Tech-Savviness: Comfortable using virtual platforms and digital tools for assessments or teaching.

  • Teaching Experience: Prior experience in language tutoring or teaching, especially in conversational Japanese.

  • Assessment Knowledge: Familiarity with language testing methodologies and evaluation frameworks.

More Details About This Role:

Apply Here:
https://tinyurl.com/jpnrecruit

• This is a remote and asynchronous role — work on your own schedule.

• Expect to contribute at least 20 hours per week.

• You’ll be working in a structured project environment with clear goals and tools.

Application and Onboarding Process:

• Submit your resume.

• Complete an AI-led interview to assess Japanese language ability and cultural proficiency. This should take around 10 minutes.

• If selected, you’ll be contacted for a follow-up conversation and onboarded shortly thereafter.

About Mercor: Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top-tier professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Backed by investors like Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey, we specialize in accelerating AI development through expert human collaboration.

Apply Here:
https://tinyurl.com/jpnrecruit

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.