AI Language Expert - Japanese

Alignerr Corp.; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Asynchronous work

Contract extension potential

Job summary

Alignerr Corp. is seeking a Japanese Language Expert to help evaluate and improve AI systems trained on Japanese content. The role is remote, hourly contract, with a minimum of 15 hours per week and asynchronous collaboration.

You will assess AI-generated Japanese, evaluate learner language across CEFR levels, and provide clear feedback to help AI tutoring and language-learning models. Ideal candidates are native-level Japanese speakers with teaching or evaluation experience, fluent English, a

Qualifications

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

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+.
• Identify learner errors, unnatural phrasing, and pedagogical gaps using expert judgment.
• Suggest improvements for clear, idiomatic, and culturally authentic Japanese.
• Provide structured, actionable feedback that improves AI tutoring and language-learning models.
• Collaborate asynchronously with project leads and fellow language experts.

Skills

Native Japanese

Teaching/Assessment

English fluency

CEFR familiarity

Bachelor's degree

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

AI tools exposure

Job description

About The Role

We're looking for Japanese language experts to help evaluate and improve AI systems trained on Japanese-language content. Your linguistic insight and teaching experience will directly shape how AI understands, generates, and teaches Japanese — making a real impact on one of the world's most nuanced and widely studied languages.

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

Japanese Language Expert (AI Training)

About The Role

We're looking for Japanese language experts to help evaluate and improve AI systems trained on Japanese-language content. Your linguistic insight and teaching experience will directly shape how AI understands, generates, and teaches Japanese — making a real impact on one of the world's most nuanced and widely studied languages.

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

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 using expert judgment
• Suggest improvements for clear, idiomatic, and culturally authentic Japanese
• Provide structured, actionable feedback that improves AI tutoring and language-learning models
• Collaborate asynchronously with project leads and fellow language experts

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 top 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 shapes how AI learns and teaches Japanese
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension