Bilingual Expert | English and Arabic

Mercor; Remote; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading talent marketplace is seeking bilingual English–Arabic professionals for a remote, short-term translation quality review project. Candidates will evaluate AI-generated Arabic content for fluency, accuracy, and cultural appropriateness. The ideal applicant has native fluency in both languages and experience in translation or editorial review. The position allows for flexible hours with an expected commitment of 10+ hours per week and offers compensation of $20–25 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Arabic and English is essential.
• 1+ year of relevant experience in translation or editorial review required.
• Excellent reading comprehension and attention to detail is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review Arabic translations for fluency and accuracy.
• Identify mistranslations and recommend improvements.
• Provide feedback on regional language nuances.
• Maintain high linguistic precision while reading quickly.

Skills

Bilingual communication in English and Arabic

Translation accuracy

Cultural insight

Attention to detail

Job description

1. Role Overview

Mercor is seeking bilingual English–Arabic language professionals to support a translation quality review project with a major AI research partner. Experts will evaluate AI-generated Arabic content for fluency, accuracy, and cultural appropriateness, with a focus on how Arabic is commonly used across the Middle East. This is a short‑term, remote opportunity to influence the linguistic precision of AI systems.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate Arabic translations for fluency, clarity, and cultural accuracy
• Identify mistranslations, tone inconsistencies, or awkward phrasing
• Recommend improvements that reflect natural, idiomatic usage in the Middle East
• Provide detailed feedback on regional language nuances and content quality
• Maintain fast reading pace while ensuring high linguistic precision

3. Ideal Qualifications

• Native or near‑native fluency in both Arabic and English
• Deep familiarity with Arabic as spoken in the Middle East
• 1+ year of experience in translation, localization, or editorial review
• Excellent attention to detail and reading comprehension
• Strong communication skills and cultural insight

4. More About the Opportunity

Remote and asynchronous — set your own hours

Expected commitment : 10+ hours / week

Project duration : 1+ months, with potential for extension

5. Compensation & Contract Terms

$20–25 / hour depending on experience and location

Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

You’ll be classified as an independent contractor

6. Application Process

Submit your resume to get started

Complete a brief form to confirm language fluency and relevant experience

We’ll respond within a few days with next steps

7. About Mercor

Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations.

Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Thousands of professionals across domains such as law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.