Engineers
Mercor
- Work style
- remote
- Job type
- contract
- Experience
- mid
Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab to engage engineering professionals on a project basis. Contractors will help design and evaluate technical tasks that reflect real-world engineering workflows, supporting the development of AI systems capable of reasoning through complex, domain-specific problems. This project is well-suited for individuals with strong analytical skills and practical experience in engineering disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
Create detailed prompts grounded in engineering scenarios such as system design, troubleshooting, and optimization
Evaluate AI-generated responses for technical accuracy, clarity, and alignment with engineering principles
Draft high-quality reference solutions and rationales for technical decisions
Identify logical gaps, errors, or unrealistic assumptions in AI outputs
Collaborate asynchronously with other technical experts and reviewers using shared documentation and structured feedback
More About the Opportunity
Expected commitment: 10+ hours/week
Tasks may include open-ended analysis, specification reviews, calculations, and applied design scenarios
Deliverables-driven work with clear quality standards and expert peer review
Application Process
Submit a brief resume or LinkedIn profile detailing your engineering background
Complete a short skills questionnaire; a paid trial task may be used to assess fit
Mercor will follow up with next steps and additional project details
About Mercor
Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations
Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey
Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, software, or a related engineering field
3+ years of experience in engineering practice, R&D, or technical consulting
Strong understanding of engineering methodologies, tools, and applied problem-solving
Excellent technical writing and structured reasoning skills
Comfort reviewing model outputs across a range of engineering domains
Contract and Payment Terms
You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.
This role is no longer accepting applications.