Russian Audio Evaluator & Transcription Specialist - Bay Area

Mercor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Russian Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert to contribute to a high-impact audio AI research project with a leading research lab. In this role, you will transcribe, annotate, and evaluate content to help train and benchmark language models.

This is a short-term, structured engagement ideal for candidates with strong academic or analytical backgrounds who are fluent in Russian and English and based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Native or near-native fluency in Russian and professional fluency in English.
• Strong familiarity with spoken Russian, regional vocabulary and dialects.
• Ability to accurately transcribe and analyse Russian audio content.
• Must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Available to commit 10–20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and optimise audio & video content in Russian.
• Produce high-quality Russian outputs with English support when needed.
• Ensure accuracy and adherence to formatting guidelines.
• Define evaluation standards and rubrics in Russian and English.
• Conduct model testing, grading and provide feedback.
• Support benchmarking and QA for data quality.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Critical thinking

Time management

Russian language fluency

English proficiency

Transcription

Annotation

Job description

Mercor is seeking a Russian Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert to contribute to a high-impact audio AI research project with a leading research lab. In this role, you will transcribe, annotate, and evaluate content to help train and benchmark language models.

This is a short-term, structured engagement ideal for candidates with strong academic or analytical backgrounds who are fluent in Russian and English and based in the San Francisco Bay Area.