Pay: $40 per hour (USD).
Mercor is seeking experienced European Portuguese Linguistic Experts to join a cutting-edge AI research project in partnership with a leading research lab. This role centers on evaluating how effectively a large language model (LLM) performs in European Portuguese-language tasks and on curating high-quality Portuguese linguistic data to train and improve the model's understanding and generation capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Evaluate the quality and accuracy of LLM-generated Portuguese text across various use cases (e.g., translation, summarization, dialogue, grammar correction).
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Edit, refine, or rewrite Portuguese content to meet linguistic and cultural standards for Portugal.
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Annotate Portuguese text for grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features.
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Identify model errors and language gaps, and collaborate with AI researchers to improve LLM performance.
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Provide detailed linguistic feedback and analysis to guide ongoing model training efforts.
You're a strong fit if you have:
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Native or near-native fluency in European Portuguese, with excellent command over grammar, syntax, and stylistics.
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Professional experience in translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work in Portuguese.
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Strong understanding of European Portuguese nuances, regional variations, register, and context-appropriate usage, including how it differs from Brazilian Portuguese.
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Professional fluency in English.
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Interest in AI and LLM-driven language technologies (preferred but not required).
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Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot subtle errors or unnatural phrasing.
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Clear communication skills and experience working in distributed, remote teams.
Why Join
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Contribute to cutting-edge AI research in partnership with a leading research lab.
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Work on high-impact projects that directly support the development of advanced AI systems.
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Gain hands-on exposure to state-of-the-art AI research and development.
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Join a fast-moving project where your expertise and judgment can have a meaningful impact.