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Base pay range
$8.00/hr - $12.00/hr
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: Telugu-language Expert
Type: Independent Contractor
Compensation: $8–$12/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 5 weeks (with potential extension)
Commitment: 10+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Review, evaluate, and refine AI-generated images and videos based on Telugu prompts for accuracy, relevance, and fluency.
- Provide linguistic and cultural feedback to improve model understanding.
- Identify and correct subtle linguistic and cultural nuances in AI-generated outputs.
- Experiment with Gemini and other multimodal AI tools to test prompt effectiveness and output quality.
- Document failure modes and inconsistencies to inform model refinement.
- Collaborate with AI researchers and engineers to enhance overall system behavior.
Qualifications
Must-Have:
- Full professional fluency in Telugu and English.
- Solid understanding of regional Telugu dialects, idioms, and expressions.
- Familiarity with Telugu and Indian cultural, social, and linguistic diversity.
- Up-to-date awareness of contemporary Telugu and Indian media and popular culture.
- Interest in AI creativity tools and curiosity about how models interpret linguistic prompts visually.
- Excellent communication skills and keen attention to detail.
Start Date
- Immediate
Compensation & Legal
- Hourly Rate: $8–$12/hour
- Status: Independent Contractor
- Payment: Weekly via Stripe Connect
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Submit your resume or profile highlighting relevant linguistic and cultural expertise.
- Shortlisted candidates may complete a brief skills evaluation or language sample.
- Expect to hear back from Mercor within a few days regarding next steps.
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Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Consulting
Industries
Software Development
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