Electrical Design Engineer

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: Electrical Engineering PhD – Contractor, Remote
Commitment: 15-20 hours per week, potential extension to 40 hours
Duration: Minimum of 1-2 months

Contribute expertise to a project involving state-of-the-art large language models. Create high-quality data to inform AI innovation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute subject matter expertise to AI projects
• Create high-quality data sets
• Develop difficult problems in the domain of electrical engineering
• Collaborate with top AI labs

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering PhD from a top US, UK, Canadian, or European university
• High attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent proficiency in English

Engagement Details

Contract Type: Hourly contractor
Compensation: Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous
Start Date: Ongoing from August with rolling applications

Application Process

Complete a short AI interview and written form (20-30 minutes total)

Apply through Mercor to shape frontier AI research.