AI Training - Fluent Japanese Speakers - Seattle, US

About the role

We are looking for fluent Japanese speakers to help train the next generation of AI models through real conversation. You'll join live video calls with other Japanese-speaking participants, chatting naturally about everyday topics while your conversation is used to help AI models better understand how people actually speak. This is a task-based, remote role with flexible scheduling—no fixed hours or minimum requirement.

Once you join the talent pool, you will complete a short language-skills assessment. Passing it opens the door to similar paid projects in the future, with researchers typically paying up to $18/hour.

Responsibilities

• Video Conversations: Have live, natural conversations in Japanese with other participants over video call.
• Natural Dialogue: Discuss everyday topics and let the conversation flow as it would with anyone else—no scripts, no performance.
• Data Contribution: Your conversations are recorded and used to help AI models learn natural speech patterns, tone, and cultural nuance.
• Tasks are posted individually—you’ll see task details, time estimate, and pay before deciding whether to take one on.

Requirements

• Fluency in Japanese: you must be a fully fluent Japanese speaker.
• Communication: fluent English for instructions and reporting.
• A natural conversationalist: comfortable chatting easily and holding a flowing conversation over video call with someone new.
• Technical Setup: a quiet environment and good-quality headphones/microphone, essential for clear audio and accurate data collection.
• Soft Skills: friendly, easygoing, and comfortable talking with new people; backgrounds in teaching, interpreting, customer service, or linguistics are a plus.

Benefits

• Influence the AI models of the future using your language expertise.
• Competitive pay rates up to $18/hour.
• Flexible hours and the ability to work from home.
• Quick onboarding—join Prolific in just 15 minutes after passing the assessment.

About Prolific

Prolific is building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world. Over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations use Prolific to gather data from paid study participants with diverse experiences, knowledge, and skills. We provide high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioral data and feedback, which is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems.

We believe the next leap in AI capabilities will come from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviors into AI development. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation—one that reflects the breadth and the best of humanity.