Software Engineer

Join to apply for the Software Engineer role at Mercor.

This range is provided by Mercor.

Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$40.00 / hr - $40.00 / hr

Company Introduction

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.

Role Overview

Position : Portuguese Language Specialist – Contract, Remote

Commitment : 20 hours per week, Duration : 2 weeks

Mission : Assess and verify Portuguese language content for cultural and linguistic accuracy.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessment of spoken Portuguese and verify audio contents.

Watch videos of content in Portuguese and provide feedback.

Collaborate with different teams to ensure culturally relevant and linguistically accurate assessments.

Stay up to date with current trends in Portuguese language, slang, formalities, and cultural nuances.

Evaluate the use of virtual or avatar-based platforms to deliver or evaluate Portuguese language content.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

Native-Level Proficiency : Native fluency in Portuguese (i.e., born and raised in Brazil / Portugal speaking Portuguese).

Cultural Expertise : Deep understanding of cultural norms, traditions, and communication etiquette.

Current Cultural Literacy : Up to date with modern Portuguese trends, slang, idioms, and regional expressions.

Audio Requirements : Ability to listen to and watch video content through headphones on a computer.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual Communication Skills : High proficiency in English to explain Portuguese concepts clearly and effectively.

Tech-Savviness : Comfortable using virtual platforms and digital tools for assessments or teaching.

Teaching Experience : Prior experience in language tutoring or teaching, especially in conversational Portuguese.

Assessment Knowledge : Familiarity with language testing methodologies and evaluation frameworks.

Engagement Details

Remote and asynchronous role

20 hours per week, 2 weeks duration

Structured project environment with clear goals and tools

Application Process

Submit your resume

Complete an AI-led interview to assess language ability and cultural proficiency.

This should take around 10 minutes.

If selected, you'll be contacted for a follow-up conversation and onboarded shortly thereafter.

Resources & Support

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check :

For any help or support, reach out to :

PS : Our team reviews applications daily.

Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Research, Quality Assurance, and Writing / Editing

Industries

Software Development

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mercor by 2x

Get notified about new Software Engineer jobs in Greater Curitiba.

We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way.

Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr