AI Language Expert - Japanese

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 background will directly shape how AI understands, generates, and teaches Japanese — making a real impact on one of the world's most nuanced and widely studied 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 culturally authentic Japanese • Provide structured, actionable feedback that helps improve 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 level) • Familiar with learner speech patterns and CEFR proficiency frameworks • Enrolled in or completed a Bachelor's degree or higher • Detail-oriented with a consistent and principled approach to linguistic judgment • No prior AI experience required Nice to Have • Background in language assessment, curriculum design, or standardized testing • Exposure to AI-powered language tools or educational technology • Experience working independently in structured, asynchronous workflows Why Join Us • Work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading research labs • Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, from anywhere • Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration • Contribute to meaningful work that shapes how AI teaches and understands Japanese • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension