Japanese Language Expert

Imerit; India; Remote; INR 344,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global remote work

Continuous learning

Competitive compensation

Impactful AI projects

Job summary

iMerit Inc. is seeking a Japanese Language Expert for Gen AI data annotation, working remotely on a contractual basis about 40 hours weekly. The role involves annotating text, audio transcripts, and images to produce high-quality data for training advanced Generative AI models.

The ideal candidate has strong reading proficiency at CEFR B2+ level, 1–2 years of annotation experience, and comfort handling sensitive content. Collaboration with team leads and PMs is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma required.
• 1–2 years in data annotation or AI/ML projects.
• Experience with data annotation tools.
• Understanding of language nuances and cultural context.
• Experience with handling sensitive content.

Responsibilities

• Annotate training data across Text, Audio Transcripts and Images per guidelines.
• Generate accurate annotations per project requirements.
• Identify and report tool issues or improvements.
• Collaborate with Language Leads, Project Managers, and technical teams to ensure quality standards.
• Handle PII data responsibly and securely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Reading proficiency

Organizational skills

PII/NER handling

Platform adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma

Tools

Annotation tools

Job description

Job Description: Japanese Language Expert - Gen AI Data Annotation Analyst

Language as a Domain Specialization

Target Languages: Japanese

Company: iMerit

Position Type: Remote - Contractual and 40 hours per week

Position Overview:

iMerit seeks detail-oriented and skilled Gen AI Data Annotation Analysts to join our global remote teams. Analysts will perform annotations across various modalitiesincluding text and imageto deliver high-quality datasets essential for training and refining cutting-edge Generative AI models.

Role Responsibilities:

• Annotate high-quality training data across Text, Audio Transcripts and Images, adhering strictly to provided project guidelines.
• Generate accurate data annotation as per project requirements.
• Apply critical thinking and logical decision-making when handling ambiguous data scenarios.
• Responsible handling of PII data which might contain NSFW content
• Proactively identify and report annotation tool issues, bugs, or potential improvements.
• Collaborate with Language Leads, Project Managers, and technical teams to ensure annotation tasks meet quality standards.

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills for identifying inaccuracies and ensuring annotation precision.
• Proficiency in adapting to various project specifications and guidelines.
• Excellent reading comprehension skills in the target language equivalent to CEFR B2 and above.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple annotation tasks efficiently and independently.
• Comfort handling social media content, demonstrating proficiency at a minimum of understanding PII and NER related content..
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate diverse annotation platforms and tools.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree/ diploma or equivalent educational qualification.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in annotation tasks, linguistic data handling, or related AI/ML projects.
• Demonstrated experience working with data annotation tools and software platforms.
• Strong understanding of language nuances, including grammar, style, and cultural context.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing project directions and fast-paced work environments.
• Previous experience creating or annotating complex data specifically for Large Language Model (LLM) training.
• Familiarity with annotation projects involving sensitive or nuanced content.
• Prior exposure to Generative AI technologies and principles.

What We Offer:

• An innovative and supportive global working environment.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
• Competitive compensation and remote working arrangements.
• Engagement in impactful projects at the forefront of AI technology.

Join iMerit to be part of shaping high-quality datasets powering the next generation of Generative AI solutions.