About this role
Mercor is seeking experienced Malay 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 Malay-language tasks and on curating high-quality Malay linguistic data to train and improve the model's understanding and generation capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate the quality and accuracy of LLM-generated Malay text across various use cases (e.g., translation, summarization, dialogue, grammar correction).
- Edit, refine, or rewrite Malay content to meet linguistic and cultural standards.
- Annotate Malay 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 Malay, with excellent command over grammar, syntax, and stylistics.
- Professional experience in translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work in Malay.
- 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.