Russian Linguist - Fully Remote | Upto $50/hr

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and optimize audio and video content in Russian, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Produce high-quality written outputs in Russian, with supporting work in English.
• Develop detailed evaluation rubrics and grading guidelines in Russian and English.
• Conduct model testing and grading to assess generated outputs for accuracy and fluency.
• Participate in QA and review cycles to ensure tasks meet Mercor’s quality standards.
• Collaborate with project leads to resolve ambiguities and improve task design.

Requirements

• Strong writing, editing, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Native or near-native fluency in Russian and professional fluency in English.
• Strong familiarity with spoken Russian and regional vocabulary.
• Must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Qualifications

• College students or recent graduates.
• Background in linguistics, humanities, social sciences, journalism, or technical disciplines.
• Prior experience with transcription, annotation, or research workflows in Russian.
• Interest in AI, language models, or applied research environments.

Pay

$50/hour

Schedule

10–20 hours/week (contract, remote)