Mercor is seeking a German Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert to contribute to a high-impact audio AI research project with a leading research lab. In this role, you will work on transcription, annotation, and evaluation tasks that help train and benchmark advanced language models. This is a short-term, structured engagement ideal for candidates with strong academic or analytical backgrounds who are fluent in German and English and enjoy translating complex audio and visual information into precise, well-structured text.
Job Responsibilities
Transcribe and Optimize Audio & Video
* Listen to, analyze, and transcribe audio and video content in German, following detailed constraints and instructions.
* Produce high-quality written outputs in German, with supporting work in English when required.
* Ensure clarity, accuracy, and strict adherence to formatting and stylistic guidelines.
* Capture nuances such as tone, intent, and regional variations (e.g., High German vs. dialectal influences) where relevant.
Define and Document Evaluation Standards
* Establish clear expectations for correct and high-quality responses in general consumer audio contexts.
* Develop detailed evaluation rubrics and grading guidelines in German and English.
* Document standards to ensure consistency across reviewers and model evaluations.
* Identify linguistic nuances, formal vs. informal register distinctions, and edge cases specific to German.
Conduct Model Testing and Grading
* Run prompts through language models and assess generated outputs.
* Evaluate responses against predefined criteria for accuracy, completeness, fluency, and instructional clarity.
* Provide structured feedback to improve model performance in German audio tasks.
Support Benchmarking and Quality Assurance
* Participate in QA and review cycles to ensure tasks, rubrics, and outputs meet Mercor’s quality bar.
* Maintain consistency and reliability before datasets are integrated into official benchmarks.
* Collaborate with project leads to resolve ambiguities and improve task design.
Minimum Qualifications
* Strong writing, editing, and critical thinking skills.
* Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
* Native or near-native fluency in German (spoken and written) and professional fluency in English.
* Ability to accurately transcribe and analyze German audio content across general consumer contexts.
* Available to commit 10–20 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications
* College students or recent graduates.
* Background in linguistics, humanities, social sciences, journalism, or technical disciplines.
* Prior experience with transcription, annotation, localization, evaluation, or research workflows in German.
* Familiarity with regional dialects (e.g., Austrian German, Swiss German) and register distinctions.
* Interest in AI, language models, or applied research environments.
Application & Onboarding Process
* Complete a short AI-led interview (approximately 15 minutes).
* If selected, you will be onboarded and invited to begin project work.
Additional Role Details
* Work in a structured, goal-oriented project environment with clear tooling, guidelines, and support.
* Gain hands-on exposure to real-world AI research and evaluation workflows.
* Contribute directly to benchmarking and improving advanced multilingual language models.