About Mercor
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. We help leading AI labs accelerate progress by bringing in top-tier human expertise.
Mercor is hiring experienced 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 experts to join an exciting collaboration with a top AI research lab. This role involves contributing to the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems designed to replicate real-world workflows across algorithms, data structures, operating systems, computer architecture, databases, programming languages, and machine learning.
• Create and assess complex problems in computer science across various subdomains such as algorithms, data structures, operating systems, computer architecture, databases, programming languages, and machine learning
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for conceptual accuracy, technical rigor, and domain relevance
• Provide clear written feedback on computer science problem sets, code solutions, and explanations
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to iterate and improve model performance
• Ensure technical accuracy and academic precision in all computer science content used to train or evaluate AI systems
𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
• PhD in Computer Science or a directly related field from a top university
• 2+ years of academic experience (research, publication, teaching) or professional experience (software engineer, researcher, or computer scientist)
• Deep subject-matter expertise across core areas of computer science
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲
• 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
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($𝟳𝟱–$𝟵𝟱 𝗨𝗦𝗗/𝗵𝗿)
• Independent contractor
• Weekly payment via Stripe Connect
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗢𝗻𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
• Upload your resume 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 computer science-specific output
Apply today and leverage your computer science expertise to help build the future of AI-driven scientific workflows!
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Here is how to apply:
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