AI Language Expert - Japanese

Alignerr Corp.; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Japanese Language Expert to help evaluate and improve AI systems for language learning. Your linguistic background will shape how AI understands and responds in Japanese, impacting learners worldwide.

This remote, hourly contract offers minimum 15 hours per week and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge language education projects. Collaboration with project leads will be asynchronous, enabling flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in Japanese.
• Experience teaching Japanese or evaluating learner language.
• Familiar with CEFR frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated Japanese speech and text for linguistic accuracy and educational quality.
• Assess learner speech and writing across CEFR levels Pre-A1 through B2+.
• Provide structured feedback to improve AI tutoring and language-learning models.
• Collaborate asynchronously with project leads and language experts.

Skills

Native-level proficiency in Japanese

Fluent English (C1/C2)

Strong attention to detail

Consistency in linguistic judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

About The Role

We're looking for Japanese language experts to help evaluate and improve AI systems built for Japanese language learning and communication. Your linguistic insight and teaching background will directly shape how AI understands, assesses, and responds in Japanese — making a real impact on learners around the world.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: Minimum 15 hours/week

Japanese Language Expert (AI Training)

We're looking for Japanese language experts to help evaluate and improve AI systems built for Japanese language learning and communication. Your linguistic insight and teaching background will directly shape how AI understands, assesses, and responds in Japanese — making a real impact on learners around the world.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: Minimum 15 hours/week

What You'll Do

• 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+
• Identify learner errors, unnatural phrasing, and pedagogical gaps with expert judgment
• 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

Who You Are

• Native-level proficiency in Japanese
• Experience teaching Japanese or evaluating learner language
• Fluent in English (C1/C2 level)
• Familiar 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
• No prior AI experience required

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

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading research labs
• Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule, from anywhere
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
• Contribute to meaningful work that improves Japanese language AI for learners worldwide
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension