Remote Russian Language Evaluator

YO AI Labs; California; Remote; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs seeks a Russian Bilingual Expert to contribute to a language and AI training project. You will evaluate Russian audio content, assess nativeness and linguistic quality, and provide detailed feedback in English.

No prior AI experience is required; native-level Russian and strong English communication are essential, along with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work remotely. This contractor role offers flexible hours and deadlines aligned with project milestones.

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in Russian (speaking and writing).
• B2+ proficiency in English, with strong written and spoken communication.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify subtle linguistic differences.
• Ability to follow evaluation guidelines and provide clear written feedback.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Listen to Russian audio and evaluate nativeness, fluency, and linguistic quality.
• Assess pronunciation, intonation, accent, rhythm, and authenticity.
• Identify language-specific nuances and awkward phrasing.
• Document evaluations with concise written feedback in English.
• Provide explanations and justifications for evaluation decisions.
• Follow guidelines, rubrics, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with coordinators to clarify requirements.
• Provide linguistic insights to improve AI models.
• Complete tasks accurately and within deadlines.
• Maintain consistent quality and attention to detail.

Skills

Russian native proficiency

English proficiency

Audio evaluation

Linguistic assessment

Pronunciation & intonation

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Critical listening

Quality assurance

Language evaluation

Job description

Russian Bilingual Expert

Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote

Job Overview

We are seeking Russian Bilingual Experts to contribute to an impactful language and AI training project focused on improving Russian-language understanding and generation. In this role, you will evaluate Russian audio content, assess linguistic quality and authenticity, and provide detailed feedback based on established evaluation guidelines.

No prior AI experience is required. Strong Russian language expertise, English communication skills, and attention to detail are the primary requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Listen to audio clips in Russian and evaluate the nativeness, fluency, and overall linguistic quality of the speaker or model output.
• Assess pronunciation, intonation, accent, rhythm, and linguistic authenticity.
• Identify subtle linguistic differences, unnatural phrasing, pronunciation issues, and other language-specific characteristics.
• Document evaluations using clear and concise written feedback in English.
• Provide detailed explanations and justifications for evaluation decisions.
• Follow established guidelines, rubrics, and quality standards consistently.
• Collaborate with project coordinators to clarify requirements and resolve ambiguous language content.
• Provide linguistic insights to help improve AI models' Russian-language understanding and generation.
• Complete assigned audio review tasks accurately and within project deadlines.
• Maintain consistent quality and attention to detail across all evaluations.

Required Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in Russian, with excellent command of spoken and written Russian.
• B2+ proficiency in English, particularly for written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify subtle linguistic differences.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly explain linguistic observations and evaluation decisions.
• Ability to follow detailed guidelines and apply evaluation criteria consistently.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in linguistics, phonetics, voice specialization, music, audio engineering, communications, or a related field.
• Experience with audio analysis, transcription, language evaluation, or linguistic assessment.
• Experience evaluating pronunciation, accents, speech patterns, or voice quality.
• Background in teaching, media, communications, or language-related roles.
• Familiarity with AI-generated speech or language technologies is a plus, but not required.

Core Skills

• Russian Native Proficiency
• English – B2+
• Audio Evaluation
• Linguistic Assessment
• Pronunciation & Intonation
• Attention to Detail
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Critical Listening
• Quality Assurance
• Language Evaluation