PhD-Level Engineer Remote Position

<strong>About The Job<br><br></strong><strong>Mercor</strong> connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include <strong>Benchmark</strong>, <strong>General Catalyst</strong>, <strong>Peter Thiel</strong>, <strong>Adam D'Angelo</strong>, <strong>Larry Summers</strong>, and <strong>Jack Dorsey</strong>.<br><br><strong>Position:</strong> Engineering Professional<br><br><strong>Type:</strong> <strong>Independent contractor<br><br></strong><strong>Compensation:</strong> <strong>$70–$90/hour<br><br></strong><strong>Location:</strong> <strong>Remote<br><br></strong><strong>Duration:</strong> <strong>1–2 months<br><br></strong><strong>Commitment:</strong> <strong>20–40 hours/week<br><br></strong><strong>Role Responsibilities<br><br></strong><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.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><strong>Must-Have<br><br></strong><ul><li>PhD in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Materials, Aerospace, or Systems) or a closely related discipline from a top-tier university.</li><li>2+ years of academic experience (research, publication, teaching) or professional experience (engineer, researcher, or technical specialist).</li><li>Deep subject-matter expertise across core areas of mathematics.</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Start Date<br><br></strong><ul><li>Immediate<br><br></li></ul><strong>Compensation & Legal<br><br></strong><ul><li>Independent contractor</li><li>Daily payment via Stripe Connect<br><br></li></ul><strong>Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)<br><br></strong><ul><li>Upload 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<br><br></li></ul><strong>Resources & Support<br><br></strong><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<br><br></li></ul><em>PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.<br><br></em>,<br><br>