AI Language Expert — Japanese

Job Description

AI Language Expert — Japanese | Alignerr

The Tone:
This is a contract role at Alignerr, located remotely. Alignerr partners with leading AI labs to build expert-driven data pipelines that improve how models reason, learn, and communicate. We work with domain specialists around the world to evaluate and refine AI systems. This position is crucial for enhancing AI language instruction in Japanese, where precision, pedagogical insight, and human linguistic judgment are paramount for developing effective and natural language-learning models.

The TL;DR
• Role: Contract
• Type: Contract
• Location: Remote
• Pay: $30–$35 hourly
• Mission: This expert evaluates and refines AI language models to improve their accuracy, naturalness, and educational effectiveness for Japanese learners.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Evaluation: Evaluate AI-generated Japanese speech and text for accuracy, naturalness, and educational quality.
• Assessment: Assess Japanese learner speech and writing across CEFR proficiency levels from Pre-A1 through B2+.
• Analysis: Apply expert judgment to identify errors, unnatural phrasing, and pedagogical gaps in learner language.
• Feedback: Provide clear, structured feedback to improve AI tutoring and language-learning models.
• Collaboration: Collaborate asynchronously with project leads and other language experts.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in or completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher, demonstrating a foundational academic understanding essential for linguistic analysis and pedagogical application. This includes native-level proficiency in Japanese, which is critical for nuanced evaluation, and core domain knowledge in Japanese language education.
• Experience: Practical experience teaching Japanese to learners of various backgrounds or extensive experience evaluating Japanese learner language across different proficiency levels. This experience should be coupled with familiarity with learner speech patterns and a working understanding of CEFR frameworks (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) for accurate assessment.
• Skills: Native-level Japanese proficiency, which ensures deep understanding of linguistic nuances and cultural context. Fluency in English (C1/C2) is required for effective communication with project leads and collaboration. Strong attention to detail and consistency in linguistic judgment are also essential for reliable evaluation and feedback.
• Bonus: Experience with language assessment methodologies, curriculum design principles, or standardized testing procedures. Exposure to various AI-powered language tools or educational technology platforms, and a comfort level working independently within structured, asynchronous workflows, are highly beneficial.