Senior Computer Science Researcher

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Base pay range

$65.00/hr - $95.00/hr

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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: Computer Science Expert

Type: Independent contractor

Compensation: $65–$95/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: 1–2 months

Commitment: 20–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Create and assess complex problems in Computer Science across 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.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or a directly related field from a top university.
• 2+ years of academic experience or professional experience.
• Deep subject‑matter expertise across core areas of computer science.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.

Start Date

Immediate

Compensation & Legal

• Independent contractor
• Weekly payment via Stripe Connect

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume and application form
• AI interview: A short, 15‑minute conversational session
• Work trial: A paid, 4‑hour assessment

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Research

Industries

Software Development