Japanese Language Expert
$32 - $35/hourpay
Required Skills
japanese language fluency
audio transcription
verbal communication
attention to detail
team collaboration
About micro1
micro1 connects domain experts to the development of frontier AI models. Real-world expertise is turned into training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how models perform. AI labs and enterprises use micro1 to train models and build reliable AI agents through advanced evaluations and reinforcement learning environments. Experts contribute directly to how AI systems learn, reason, and perform across domains like finance, healthcare, engineering, and more. Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality contributions at scale.
Our goal is to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. We’ve raised $40M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered over 1 million AI-led interviews as our global network of experts grows into the human intelligence layer for AI.
Job Description
Job Title: Japanese Language Expert
Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
As a Japanese Language Expert, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and correct machine-generated Japanese transcriptions for accuracy and naturalness.
- Record high-quality short audio clips (approx. 10 seconds per clip) based on provided transcriptions using your laptop microphone.
- Ensure a quiet and distraction-free environment while recording to maintain audio clarity.
- Deliver clear, accurate, and expressive verbal recordings adhering to project guidelines.
- Collaborate with customer’s team of transcriptionists and audio recording experts to maintain consistency and quality.
- Provide detailed feedback on language nuances, pronunciation, and context for ongoing improvement of AI models.
- Participate in quality control processes to validate data integrity and project success.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Native-level fluency in Japanese, with deep understanding of regional and cultural nuances.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in Japanese.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to spot transcription errors accurately.
- Comfort recording your own voice using standard laptop microphones; no specialized audio equipment needed.
- Reliable access to a quiet recording environment.
- Ability to manage repetitive tasks with high quality output.
- Self-motivated and collaborative, able to work independently within a distributed team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in transcription, audio recording, linguistics, or localization projects.
- Familiarity with AI data annotation or speech recognition software.
- Experience working with diverse teams or contributing to language technology initiatives.