Role Description
This role involves contributing to the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems designed to replicate real-world workflows across mechanical engineering tasks.
- Create and assess complex problems in mechanical engineering
- Evaluate AI-generated responses for conceptual accuracy, technical rigor, and domain relevance
- Provide clear written feedback on engineering problem sets, designs, and solutions
- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to iterate and improve model performance
- Ensure technical accuracy and academic precision in all engineering content used to train or evaluate AI systems
Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
Requirements
- Start Date: Immediate
- Duration: 1–2 months
- Commitment: Part-time ~20 hours/week (potential to extend to 40 hours/week)
- Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($65-$80 USD/hr)
- Independent contractor
- Daily payment via Stripe Connect
Application & Onboarding Process
- Upload your resume (and portfolio/notebook links if available) and application form
- AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role
- Work trial: A paid, 4-hour assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver math-specific output
Company Description
Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives.
- Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
- Thousands of professionals across quantitative fields, engineering, research, and creative domains have partnered with Mercor on frontier projects shaping the future of AI.
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