AI Language Expert - Japanese

Labelbox; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI language service provider is looking for an AI Language Expert specializing in Japanese. This remote position requires native-level Japanese proficiency and experience in teaching the language. You will evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy and provide structured feedback aimed at improving AI language-learning models. Candidates should have fluency in English, familiarity with CEFR, and ideally possess a relevant degree. This role allows for flexible, asynchronous scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must have experience teaching Japanese or evaluating learner language.
• Familiarity with learner speech patterns and CEFR frameworks.
• Experience with language assessment or educational technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated Japanese speech and text for accuracy.
• Provide structured feedback to improve AI tutoring models.
• Collaborate asynchronously with project leads.

Skills

Native-level proficiency in Japanese

Fluency in English (C1/C2)

Strong attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

About the Job

Alignerr partners with leading AI labs to build expert-driven data pipelines that improve how models reason, learn, and communicate. We work with domain specialists around the world to evaluate and refine AI systems in areas where precision, pedagogy, and human judgment matter most.

Position

AI Language Expert — Japanese

Type: Hourly contractor

Compensation: $30–$35/hour

Location: Remote

Duration

Commitment: Minimum 15 hours/week Schedule: Fully asynchronous, work on your own time Start Date: Rolling — applications reviewed as projects launch

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated Japanese speech and text for linguistic accuracy, naturalness, and educational quality.
• Assess learner speech and writing across proficiency levels from CEFR Pre-A1 through B2+.
• Apply expert judgment to identify learner errors, unnatural phrasing, and pedagogical gaps.
• Provide clear, structured feedback that improves AI tutoring and language-learning models.
• Collaborate asynchronously with project leads and fellow language experts.
• Contribute to raising the overall quality and reliability of AI language instruction.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Native-level proficiency in Japanese.
• Experience teaching Japanese or evaluating learner language.
• Fluency in English (C1/C2).
• Familiarity with learner speech patterns and CEFR frameworks.
• Enrolled in or completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in linguistic judgment.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with language assessment, curriculum design, or standardized testing.
• Exposure to AI-powered language tools or educational technology.
• Comfort working independently in structured, asynchronous workflows.