Multilingual Prompt Designer
Mercor
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Job Description
About Mercor
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Multilingual Prompt Designer
This is a contract position with compensation between $25–$30/hour. It is a remote role for a duration of 2+ months, requiring a commitment of 20+ hours/week.
Role Responsibilities
- Create detailed prompts in German and/or English with constraints and instructions.
- Ensure natural phrasing and relevance for German-speaking users.
- Establish high-level expectations for correct responses in German consumer contexts.
- Develop comprehensive rubrics accounting for linguistic nuance and cultural conventions.
- Run prompts through models and assess outputs for accuracy, fluency, and cultural fit in German. Compare results against English where needed.
- Collaborate in QA review processes to ensure consistency and reliability across German-language benchmarks before integration into official evaluations.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Native-level fluency in German (written) with strong reading/writing ability in English.
- BS or BA from a reputable institution (completed or in progress).
- Strong writing and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Significant familiarity with ChatGPT or similar tools.
- Based in Germany (or able to reliably produce Germany-specific, culturally accurate German).
Preferred
- Experience in teaching, research, editing, or academic writing.
- Experience creating evaluation criteria, rubrics, or grading guidelines.
- Familiarity with LLMs, prompting, or model evaluation.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Complete an AI-led interview (about 15 minutes).
- Complete a 45-minute written assessment focused on writing and rubric creation.
- If selected, you will be invited to work on the project.
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Key skills/competency
- Prompt Engineering
- German Language (Native)
- English Language (Strong)
- AI Model Evaluation
- Linguistic Nuance
- Cultural Conventions
- Rubric Development
- Critical Thinking
- Independent Work
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their focus on elite talent and AI research.
- Tailor your resume for prompt design: Highlight native German fluency, English writing skills, AI tool familiarity, and any experience with linguistic evaluation or content creation.
- Prepare for the AI-led interview: Practice articulating your experience with AI tools and critical thinking, as Mercor utilizes an AI-led initial screening for Multilingual Prompt Designer candidates.
- Showcase your writing and rubric skills: Excel in the written assessment by demonstrating your ability to create precise instructions and detailed evaluation criteria for language models.
- Demonstrate independent work ethic: Emphasize your capacity for asynchronous work, meeting deadlines, and contributing to project goals with minimal supervision, crucial for this remote Multilingual Prompt Designer role.
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