Generalist - English & Kannada
Mercor • Remote, India
Education
Master's
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$15–$20/hr
Listed
114d ago
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PLEASE NOTE: You must take the Bilingual Competency interview in Kannada to be considered for this role.
Location: Global Type: Contract Work Fluent Language Skills Required: Kannada (native fluency) and English (strong proficiency)
Why this role matters: Your job is to assess Kannada AI-generated responses and identify specific strengths and areas of improvement for these responses – your work will be used to create the "perfect AI-generated response" at a later stage of this project. Note the analysis you create will be in English.
What You'll Do
Conduct fact-checking using trusted public sources and external tools
Generate high-quality human evaluation data by identifying response strengths, areas for improvement, and factual inaccuracies
Assess reasoning quality, clarity, tone, and completeness of responses
Ensure model responses align with expected conversational behavior and system guidelines
Who You Are
You hold a Bachelor's degree
You are a native speaker in Kannada
You have significant experience using large language models (LLMs) and understand how and why people use them
You have excellent writing skills in English and can clearly articulate nuanced feedback
You have strong attention to detail and consistently notice subtle issues others may overlook
You have a background or experience in domains requiring structured analytical thinking (e.g., research, policy, analytics, linguistics, engineering)
Nice-to-Have Specialties
Prior experience with RLHF, model evaluation, or data annotation work
Experience writing or editing high-quality written content
Experience comparing multiple outputs and making fine-grained qualitative judgments
What Success Looks Like
You identify factual inaccuracies, reasoning errors, and communication gaps in model responses
You produce clear, consistent, and reproducible evaluation artifacts
Your feedback leads to measurable improvements in response quality and user experience
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
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Looking at Mercor Languages listings we've tracked, contracts in this domain typically run about 23.5 weeks. Actual length varies by project, but this gives you a realistic baseline going in.
Based on 64 extracted Mercor Languages listings.
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in English or Kannada
Why this role
Being remote means this Generalist - English & Kannada position pays $15–$20/hr regardless of your zip code, opening up Languages work that used to require living in one of a handful of cities.
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We're light on Languages candidates
We've matched 72 people with a Languages background against 925 Languages listings we've tracked, so most go out without one. Set up a profile and we'll consider you for a role like this one.
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Common questions
Is Mercor for freelancers or full-time contractors?
Mercor places you with one client for a defined engagement, like 'Python Tutor for 3 months', rather than having you grab small tasks from a shared queue. Most roles function as steady contract work, not one-off gigs.
Does Mercor's application require an on-camera interview?
Yes, every applicant records a video interview with an AI interviewer that asks questions about your resume. Clients review that recording to judge communication skills before matching, so there's no way to apply without going on camera.
What does asynchronous AI training work mean in practice?
No set hours, no check-ins, no meetings. You log in when you want, pick up an available task, complete it, and submit; nobody is waiting on you in real time. That's different from remote employment, where you're expected online during business hours. The tradeoff: you're competing with others for available tasks, so an empty queue means there's simply nothing to do until more work is released.
What does Languages work look like for a Generalist - English & Kannada?
Tasks here are scoped to Languages, not generic labeling. As a Generalist - English & Kannada, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Languages) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Languages background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Bilingual, English, Kannada, and Native Speaker are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $15–$20/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
Do I need to be fluent in English or Kannada?
Yes. This role specifically requires English or Kannada proficiency, on top of the English most AI training work assumes by default. If English is not a language you're fluent in, this is not the right role. Filter for your native language to find better-matched listings.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Mercor's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
Do I need a Master's to qualify?
This role lists a master's degree as a requirement. In practice, the domain assessment is the real gate. If you can pass it, the degree is usually secondary. However, some platforms verify credentials formally, so list your actual qualifications accurately on your profile.
Can I apply from outside India?
This specific role is open only to people based in India. If you are somewhere else, applying is unlikely to lead to an offer even if you pass the assessment, because the restriction is usually about where the work can legally be contracted rather than your skills. Read the full description for any tax-residency or right-to-work caveats before you apply.
How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?
Not immediately. Mercor is a talent marketplace, not a task queue, so applying puts you in a pool of candidates. You start working only once a specific client, like a major AI lab, selects your profile, and that matching process can take weeks.