French Linguistic Expert

Official role description

Mercor is seeking experienced French 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 French-language tasks and on curating high-quality French linguistic data to train and improve the model’s understanding and generation capabilities. • * *

Key Responsibilities: • Evaluate the quality and accuracy of LLM-generated French text across various use cases (e.g., translation, summarization, dialogue, grammar correction). • Edit, refine, or rewrite French content to meet linguistic and cultural standards. • Annotate French text for grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features. • Identify model errors and language gaps, and collaborate with AI researchers to improve LLM performance. • Provide detailed linguistic feedback and analysis to guide ongoing model training efforts. • * *

You’re a strong fit if you have: • Native or near-native fluency in French, with excellent command over grammar, syntax, and stylistics. • Professional experience in translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work in French. • Strong understanding of linguistic nuances, regional variations, and context-appropriate usage. • Interest in AI and LLM-driven language technologies (preferred but not required). • Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot subtle errors or unnatural phrasing. • Clear communication skills and experience working in distributed, remote teams. • * *

Why Join • Contribute to cutting-edge AI research in partnership with a leading research lab. • Work on high-impact projects that directly support the development of advanced AI systems. • Gain hands-on exposure to state-of-the-art AI research and development. • Join a fast-moving project where your expertise and judgment can have a meaningful impact.