Audio Engineer - Fully Remote - AI Trainer

About the job 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: Music Production Expert - Japanese Type: Contract Compensation: $35–$62/hour Location: Remote Duration: Up to 6 months Commitment: 20 hours/week Role Responsibilities Evaluate AI-generated music across genres for musicality , creativity , and production quality . Compare songs on prompt adherence , vocal quality , and mix quality . Label songs by genre , structure , instruments , and vocals . Review AI-generated lyrics and vocals for quality and accuracy. Work independently with flexible hours in Japanese and English . Qualifications Must-Have Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese . 2+ years of experience as a music producer , audio engineer , or mixing engineer . Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening. Preferred Formal training in music performance , theory , or composition . Credited or commercially released production, engineering, or mixing work. Broad familiarity with contemporary Japanese genres , sub-genres, and artists. Start Date Immediate Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resume Complete the Bilingual Competency Interview in Japanese Receive next steps and onboarding details within a few days Resources & Support For details about the interview process and p