About this role
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