Mechanical Engineer | Design Specialist Remote $80/hr

November 18, 2025

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 <ul><li>Position: Engineering Professional – Independent Contractor, Remote</li><li>Commitment: Part-time ~20 hours/week (potential to extend to 40 hours/week)</li><li>Duration: 1–2 months</li><li>Join an exciting collaboration with a top AI research lab. Contribute to developing and evaluating advanced AI systems replicating real-world workflows in engineering. </li></ul>Responsibilities <ul><li>Create and assess complex problems in engineering across subdomains such as civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, materials, and systems engineering.</li><li>Evaluate AI-generated responses for conceptual accuracy, technical rigor, and domain relevance.</li><li>Provide clear written feedback on engineering problem sets, designs, and solutions.</li><li>Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to iterate and improve model performance.</li><li>Ensure technical accuracy and academic precision in all engineering content used to train or evaluate AI systems. </li></ul>Requirements / Qualifications Must-Have Qualifications <ul><li>Degree in Mechanical Engineering</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking </li></ul>Engagement Details <ul><li>Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($65-$80 USD/hr)</li><li>Contract Type: Independent contractor</li><li>Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours</li><li>Payment: Daily payment via Stripe Connect </li></ul>Application Process (Takes 20-30 mins to complete) <ul><li>Upload your resume (and portfolio/notebook links if available) and application form</li><li>AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role</li><li>Work trial: A paid, 4-hour assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver math-specific output </li></ul>Resources & Support <ul><li>For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome</li><li>For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com </li></ul>PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,

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