AI Music Evaluator — Russian Lyrics Expert

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking experienced musicians to evaluate generative music AI models in partnership with a leading AI lab. You will assess AI-generated music across genres and rate it against detailed quality standards, working in Russian and English.

The role requires native or near-native Russian, plus experience as a songwriter/lyricist or music journalist. Start date is immediate with a project duration of up to 6 months and approx. 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native Russian and ability to follow detailed written instructions in English.
• Experience as songwriter/lyricist/performer/composer/music journalist with knowledge of the Russian music scene.
• Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening.

Responsibilities

• Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs to identify similarities.
• Rate lyrics based on quality, creativity, prompt adherence, and originality.
• Evaluate whether lyrics sound natural, including word choice, slang, and regional expressions.

Skills

Russian proficiency

Lyricist/songwriter experience

Critical listening

Instruction-following ability

Education

Formal music training

Tools

Headphones or studio monitors

Job description

Mercor is seeking experienced musicians to evaluate generative music AI models in partnership with a leading AI lab. You will assess AI-generated music across genres and rate it against detailed quality standards, working in Russian and English.

The role requires native or near-native Russian, plus experience as a songwriter/lyricist or music journalist. Start date is immediate with a project duration of up to 6 months and approx. 20 hours per week.