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Obsidian is hiring: Music Production Expert - Russian in New York City

Obsidian · Multiple locations ·

Job type:
Full Time

Mercor is hiring experienced music producers and audio engineers to evaluate generative music AI models, in partnership with a leading AI lab.


You will assess AI-generated music across a wide range of genres and rate it against detailed quality standards, working in Russian and English.


Key Responsibilities



  • Compare AI-generated songs head-to-head on musicality, creativity, prompt adherence, vocal quality, and production/mix quality


  • Label songs by genre, structure, instruments, vocals, and other musical characteristics


  • Review AI-generated lyrics and vocals against reference material for quality and accuracy



Requirements



  • Native or near-native proficiency in Russian, and the ability to follow detailed written instructions in English


  • 2+ years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or mixing engineer


  • Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening



Nice to have



  • Formal training in music performance, theory, or composition


  • Credited or commercially released production, engineering, or mixing work


  • Broad familiarity with contemporary Russian genres, sub-genres, and artists



Project Timeline



  • Start date: immediate


  • Duration: up to 6 months


  • Commitment: flexible. Most experts work around 20 hours per week; there is no cap


  • Compensation: this role is currently paid hourly. The pay structure may move to per-task during the project; if it does, your effective hourly rate will stay the same.



We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.


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