AI Scientist | Remote $95/hr

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 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 min 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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