Bilingual Generalist
2 months ago
Plainfield
Mercor is seeking native Multilingual Generalists for a short-term project with a leading AI lab. Seeking the following languages: Korean, Indonesian, Urdu, Bengali, Vietnamese, Polish, Thai, Punjabi, Cantonese, Tamil, Filipino, Ukrainian, Telugu, Turkish, German, or Italian. * * * ## Role Responsibilities - Conduct assessment of spoken content and verify audio contents. - Watch videos of content in your native language and provide feedback. - Collaborate with different teams to ensure culturally relevant and linguistically accurate assessments. - Stay up to date with current trends in language, slang, formalities, and cultural nuances. - Evaluate the use of virtual or avatar-based platforms to deliver or evaluate language content. * * * ## Ideal Candidates Should Have: - Native-Level Proficiency: Native fluency in one of the above-listed languages (e.g., for Vietnamese: born and raised in Vietnam speaking Vietnamese). - Cultural Expertise: Deep understanding of cultural norms, traditions, and communication etiquette. - Current Cultural Literacy: Up to date with modern trends, slang, idioms, and regional expressions. - Audio Requirements: Ability to listen to and watch video content through headphones on a computer. - Nice to Have: - Bilingual Communication Skills: High proficiency in English to explain concepts in your native language clearly and effectively. - Tech-Savviness: Comfortable using virtual platforms and digital tools for assessments or teaching. - Teaching Experience: Prior experience in language tutoring or teaching - Assessment Knowledge: Familiarity with language testing methodologies and evaluation frameworks. * * * ## More Details About This Role: - This is a remote and asynchronous role — work on your own schedule. The project is only expected to last 2 weeks. - Expect to contribute at least 20 hours per week. - You’ll be working in a structured project environment with clear goals and tools. Application and Onboarding Process: - Submit your resume. - Complete an AI-led interview to assess language ability and cultural proficiency. This should take around 10 minutes. - If selected, you’ll be contacted for a follow-up conversation and onboarded shortly thereafter. * * * About Mercor: Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top-tier professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Backed by investors like Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey, we specialize in accelerating AI development through expert human collaboration.