Cantonese Linguistics Specialist - Remote

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Cantonese Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50/hour
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Transcribe and optimize audio and video content in Cantonese. Follow detailed constraints and instructions.
• Produce high-quality written outputs in English when required. Ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to guidelines.
• Define and document evaluation standards for consumer audio contexts. Develop rubrics and grading guidelines in Cantonese and English.
• Conduct model testing and grading. Evaluate outputs for accuracy, completeness, and instructional clarity.
• Support benchmarking and quality assurance. Participate in QA cycles to meet Mercor’s quality standards.
• Collaborate with project leads to resolve ambiguities and improve task design.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Strong writing, editing, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Fluency in Cantonese and English (spoken and written).
• Available to commit 10–20 hours per week.

Preferred

• College students or recent graduates.
• Background in linguistics, humanities, social sciences, or technical fields.
• Prior experience with transcription, annotation, evaluation, or research workflows.
• Interest in AI, language models, or applied research environments.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Complete a short AI-led interview (approximately 15 minutes).
• If selected, you will be onboarded and invited to begin project work.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.