🇯🇵 Japanese Linguistic Specialist (Remote) – $30–$40/Hour

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🇯🇵 Japanese Linguistic Specialist (Remote) – $30–$40/Hour Are you a Japanese language expert with experience in translation, localization, and linguistic quality assurance? SME Careers is building its expert network to help improve AI models through high-quality language evaluation and training. This fully remote freelance opportunity offers $30–$40 per hour for qualified professionals with excellent Japanese and English language skills. ⚠️ Important: There is currently no immediate project available. Qualified candidates may be contacted when suitable opportunities become available. 💼 Job Details Position: Japanese Linguistic Specialist Company: SME Careers Work Mode: Fully Remote Location: Japan Salary: $30–$40 per hour Working Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week Job Type: Freelance Contractor Project Duration: Short-term Application Status: Accepting Applications Experience: 1–3 years listed in the overview; detailed requirements specify 5+ years of professional localization or translation experience. 🌟 About the Role SME Careers is an AI data services company and a subsidiary of SuperAnnotate. It provides AI training data to major AI companies and foundation-model developers. As a Japanese Linguistic Specialist, you will evaluate AI-generated responses, review Japanese language quality, identify errors, and provide expert feedback to improve the accuracy, fluency, and cultural relevance of AI systems. 🎯 Key Responsibilities 📝 Create high-quality prompts, explanations, and model answers for AI training. 🔍 Evaluate and compare AI-generated responses for accuracy and clarity. 🌐 Review Japanese translations and localized content for cultural appropriateness. ✅ Identify linguistic errors, reasoning problems, and conceptual misunderstandings. 📚 Apply linguistic quality assessment standards and structured evaluation guidelines. 🔎 Fact-check names, dates, measurements, references, and localized information. ⚖️ Identify potential inaccuracies and biases in AI-generated content. 📊 Document feedback to help improve AI model performance. 🎓 Required Qualifications Candidates should have: 🎓 A bachelor's degree or higher in Japanese Translation, Linguistics, Localization, Communications, or a related field. 🇯🇵 Native or near-native Japanese proficiency. 🇬🇧 Minimum C1 English proficiency in reading and writing. 💼 Five or more years of professional localization or translation experience, as specified in the detailed requirements. 📖 Knowledge of MQM/LQA linguistic quality assessment concepts. 💻 Experience with CAT tools, translation memories, terminology databases, and QA workflows. ✍️ Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills. 🔬 Strong fact-checking and analytical abilities. 🌍 Ability to work independently as a remote contractor. Previous AI training, annotation, or evaluation experience is preferred. 💰 Salary and Benefits 💵 Competitive rate of $30–$40 per hour. 🏠 Fully remote working arrangement. ⏰ Flexible scheduling, with approximately 20 hours per week indicated. 🤖 Opportunity to contribute to AI training and evaluation. 📈 Potential access to future projects through the expert network. 💼 Freelance engagement suitable for experienced language professionals. Actual project availability, working hours, and earnings depend on the projects offered and their terms. 👩‍💻 Who Should Apply? This opportunity is suitable for Japanese linguists, professional translators, localization specialists, language quality reviewers, and experienced professionals with strong Japanese and English communication skills. Please note: The job overview lists 1–3 years of experience, while the detailed qualifications require 5+ years. Applicants should confirm the applicable requirement during the application process. 📨 How to Apply Interested candidates can review the opportunity and submit their applications using the official job link below. Apply Now