Bilingual Expert

Mercor; Remote; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading language services marketplace is looking for bilingual English–Arabic professionals to evaluate AI-generated Arabic content for fluency, accuracy, and cultural relevance. This short-term, remote role allows for flexible hours and requires a commitment of 10+ hours per week. Ideal candidates should have 1+ years of relevant experience and a deep understanding of Arabic as spoken in the Middle East. Compensation is competitive at $20–25/hour based on experience.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in both Arabic and English.
• 1+ year of experience in translation, localization, or editorial review.
• Deep familiarity with Arabic as spoken in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate Arabic translations for fluency, clarity, and cultural accuracy.
• Identify mistranslations, tone inconsistencies, or awkward phrasing.
• Recommend improvements reflecting natural usage in the Middle East.
• Provide detailed feedback on regional language nuances and content quality.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Arabic

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Cultural insight

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 like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI