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$65.00/hr - $95.00/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 like 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 Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mercor by 2x Seniority level:
Not Applicable Employment type:
Contract Job function:
Research Industries:
Software Development
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AI Research Scientist - PhD
role at
Mercor 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Mercor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$65.00/hr - $95.00/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 like 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 Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mercor by 2x Seniority level:
Not Applicable Employment type:
Contract Job function:
Research Industries:
Software Development
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