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 expertise will directly shape how AI understands, generates, and teaches Japanese — making a real impact on one of the world's most fascinating languages. Organization: AlignerrType: Hourly ContractLocation: RemoteCommitment: Minimum 15 hours/week, fully asynchronous What You'll Do Evaluate AI-generated Japanese speech and text for linguistic accuracy, naturalness, and educational qualityAssess learner speech and writing across proficiency levels from CEFR Pre-A1 through B2+Identify learner errors, unnatural phrasing, and pedagogical gaps with expert judgmentSuggest improvements for clear, idiomatic, and pedagogically sound JapaneseProvide structured feedback that directly improves AI tutoring and language-learning modelsCollaborate asynchronously with project leads and fellow language experts Who You Are Native or near-native fluency in JapaneseExperience teaching Japanese or evaluating learner languageStrong written communication skills in both Japanese and English (C1/C2)Solid familiarity with CEFR frameworks and learner speech patternsEnrolled in or completed a Bachelor's degree or higherAttention to detail and consistency in linguistic judgmentNo prior AI experience required Nice to Have Experience with language assessment, curriculum design, or standardized testingExposure to AI-powered language tools or educational technologyComfort working independently in structured, asynchronous workflows Why Join Us Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labsFully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, from anywhereFreelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaborationContribute to meaningful work that shapes how AI teaches Japanese to learners worldwidePotential for ongoing work and contract extension