Vietnamese Linguistic Expert

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

Job summary

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

Key responsibilities include evaluating LLM outputs, editing content for linguistic accuracy, annotating Vietnamese text, and providing actionable

Qualifications

• Native or near-native Vietnamese with strong grammar and style.
• Experience in translation, editing, or NLP data work.
• Excellent English and cross-cultural communication.
• Ability to work in distributed remote teams.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the quality and accuracy of LLM-generated Vietnamese text across use cases (translation, summarization, dialogue, grammar correction).
• Edit, refine, or rewrite Vietnamese content to meet linguistic and cultural standards for Vietnamese-speaking audiences.
• Annotate Vietnamese 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

Vietnamese language

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Editing / translation

Job description

Pay: $40/hour
Commitment: Part time

Mercor is seeking experienced Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese-language tasks and on curating high-quality Vietnamese linguistic data to train and improve the model's understanding and generation capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the quality and accuracy of LLM-generated Vietnamese text across various use cases (e.g., translation, summarization, dialogue, grammar correction).
• Edit, refine, or rewrite Vietnamese content to meet linguistic and cultural standards for Vietnamese-speaking audiences.
• Annotate Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese, with excellent command over grammar, syntax, and stylistics.
• Professional experience in translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work in Vietnamese.
• Strong understanding of Vietnamese 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.