Japanese Language Expert

Japanese Language Expert (AI Training)

About The Role

What if your mastery of Japanese could directly influence how AI understands, speaks, and connects with millions of people? We're looking for Japanese language experts to help evaluate and improve AI systems trained on Japanese-language content — ensuring every response feels accurate, natural, and culturally authentic.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for people who are passionate about language and care deeply about quality. No prior AI experience required — just a sharp linguistic eye and a commitment to getting Japanese right.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
  
  

What You'll Do

• Review AI-generated Japanese translations and original content for accuracy and naturalness
• Identify mistranslations, unnatural phrasing, register mismatches, or cultural issues
• Suggest improvements for clear, idiomatic, and culturally appropriate Japanese
• Provide structured, detailed feedback on linguistic and cultural quality
• Work independently and asynchronously — on your own schedule, at your own pace
  
  

Who You Are

• Native or near-native fluency in Japanese
• Strong written communication skills in both Japanese and English
• Solid command of contemporary Japanese usage across different registers and contexts
• Comfortable evaluating written language quality at scale
• Detail-oriented and consistent in your assessments
• No prior AI or tech experience required
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience in translation, localization, editing, or language teaching
• Familiarity with AI or language evaluation workflows
• Knowledge of regional Japanese usage, keigo, or dialect variation
• Background in linguistics, Japanese studies, or a related field
  
  

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
• Contribute to meaningful work that improves how AI communicates with Japanese speakers worldwide
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch