Dutch Linguistic Expert

Mercor; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor seeks experienced Dutch Linguistic Experts to contribute to a cutting-edge AI research project. The role focuses on evaluating LLM Dutch tasks and curating high-quality Dutch data to train and improve model understanding and generation.

You will assess translations, summaries, dialogues, and grammar, edit Dutch content for cultural and linguistic accuracy, and annotate text to guide researchers in model training. This is a remote, part-time engagement appealing to detail-driven linguists.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Dutch.
• Experience in translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work.
• Strong understanding of Dutch nuances, regional variations, register and context.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Interest in AI and LLM language technologies (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the quality and accuracy of LLM-generated Dutch text across use cases (translation, summarization, dialogue, grammar correction).
• Edit, refine, or rewrite Dutch content to meet linguistic and cultural standards for Dutch-speaking audiences.
• Annotate Dutch text for grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features.
• Identify model errors and language gaps, and collaborate with AI researchers to improve LLM performance.
• Provide detailed linguistic feedback and analysis to guide ongoing model training efforts.

Skills

Dutch fluency

English fluency

Attention to detail

Remote collaboration

Job description

Pay: $40/hour
Commitment: Part time

Mercor is seeking experienced Dutch Linguistic Experts to join a cutting-edge AI research project in partnership with a leading research lab. This role centers on evaluating how effectively a large language model (LLM) performs in Dutch-language tasks and on curating high-quality Dutch linguistic data to train and improve the model's understanding and generation capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the quality and accuracy of LLM-generated Dutch text across various use cases (e.g., translation, summarization, dialogue, grammar correction).
• Edit, refine, or rewrite Dutch content to meet linguistic and cultural standards for Dutch-speaking audiences.
• Annotate Dutch text for grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features.
• Identify model errors and language gaps, and collaborate with AI researchers to improve LLM performance.
• Provide detailed linguistic feedback and analysis to guide ongoing model training efforts.

You're a strong fit if you have:

• Native or near-native fluency in Dutch, with excellent command over grammar, syntax, and stylistics.
• Professional experience in translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work in Dutch.
• Strong understanding of Dutch nuances, regional variations, register, and context-appropriate usage.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Interest in AI and LLM-driven language technologies (preferred but not required).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot subtle errors or unnatural phrasing.
• Clear communication skills and experience working in distributed, remote teams.

Why Join

• Contribute to cutting-edge AI research in partnership with a leading research lab.
• Work on high-impact projects that directly support the development of advanced AI systems.
• Gain hands-on exposure to state-of-the‑art AI research and development.
• Join a fast-moving project where your expertise and judgment can have a meaningful impact.