Indonesian Linguistic Expert

$40/hr

rate as listed

Workload: ~15h/week
Engagement: Project-based
Location: Worldwide
Field: Languages

Evaluate and improve Indonesian-language output from large language models across translation, summarization, dialogue and grammar tasks. The work combines linguistic review, rewriting, annotation and detailed error analysis for an AI research project.

The work

You will assess Indonesian text generated by a large language model, checking accuracy, grammar, syntax, semantics, style, register and cultural fit. Day-to-day tasks may include reviewing translations and summaries, correcting dialogue, rewriting unnatural passages, annotating linguistic features and documenting recurring model errors.

What the screening covers

Mercor is looking for native or near-native fluency in Indonesian and professional fluency in English. The screen is likely to test whether you can explain subtle Indonesian usage, distinguish genuine errors from acceptable variation, apply consistent evaluation criteria and support corrections with precise linguistic reasoning. Professional experience in Indonesian translation, editing, linguistic annotation or NLP data work is expected. Interest in AI and LLM-driven language technologies is preferred but not required.

Working approach

This work requires independent judgment and clear written feedback that AI researchers can use during model development. Experience working in distributed, remote teams is requested. The listing does not specify whether collaboration is fully asynchronous, the expected weekly commitment, project duration or working-hour overlap, so candidates should confirm these points during onboarding.

Pay band: $40/hr

What they look for

Native or near-native Indonesian fluency, including grammar, syntax and stylistics
Professional Indonesian translation, editing, linguistic annotation or NLP data experience
Professional fluency in English
Knowledge of Indonesian register, regional variation and context-appropriate usage
Ability to evaluate, rewrite and explain subtle language errors
Experience collaborating in distributed, remote teams

Included with this listing

Interview prep — 10 questions

Matched to what this platform's screening actually measures. Answer each out loud in 60–90 seconds: claim → concrete example → implication.

What it tests: This verifies that your background includes the specific Indonesian language workflows named in the role rather than informal fluency alone.
A strong answer: Give concrete projects, your responsibilities, the types and volume of text involved, and how quality was reviewed. Distinguish clearly between translation, editing, annotation and model-evaluation work.
Where people lose it: Candidates lose points by describing general language ability without naming a professional deliverable, review process or personal contribution.

Summary, eligibility guidance and screening preparation are prepared by Sidequest from the platform's posting. Check the source listing before applying.