Malay Linguistic Expert - Evaluator

Mercor; Sydney; Remote; AUD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking Malay Linguistic Experts for a remote contract role. You will evaluate, edit, and annotate Malay text for AI research across translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction.

Collaborate with AI researchers to improve model performance, maintaining high linguistic quality. Requirements include native or near-native Malay fluency, strong grammar, and NLP data experience. This remote position is paid at $30/hour.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Malay with strong grammar and style.
• Experience in translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work in Malay.
• Solid understanding of linguistic nuances and regional usage.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot subtle errors.
• Clear communication and experience in distributed remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate quality and accuracy of Malay text in various use cases.
• Edit or rewrite Malay content to meet linguistic standards.
• Annotate Malay text for grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features.
• Identify model errors and collaborate with AI researchers to improve model performance.
• Provide linguistic feedback to guide ongoing model training efforts.

Skills

Malay native fluency

Translation/editing experience

Linguistic annotation

NLP data work

Attention to detail

Remote teams communication

Job description

About the job

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.

Position: Malay Linguistic Experts
Type: Contract
Compensation: $30/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate the quality and accuracy of LLM-generated Malay text across various use cases such as translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction.
• Edit, refine, or rewrite Malay content to meet linguistic and cultural standards.
• Annotate Malay text for grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features.
• Identify model errors and language gaps. Collaborate with AI researchers to improve LLM performance.
• Provide detailed linguistic feedback and analysis to guide ongoing model training efforts.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Native or near-native fluency in Malay, with excellent command over grammar, syntax, and stylistics.
• Professional experience in translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work in Malay.
• Strong understanding of linguistic nuances, regional variations, and context-appropriate usage.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot subtle errors or unnatural phrasing.
• Clear communication skills and experience working in distributed, remote teams.

Preferred

• Interest in AI and LLM-driven language technologies.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]

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