AI QA ENGINEER - TEST SPECIALIST

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: QA/Test Engineer Type: Contract Compensation: $60–$90/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 35 hours/week Role Responsibilities • Design test cases to confirm each task works as intended, including tricky edge cases. • Review tasks and reference solutions to catch ambiguity and gaps early. • Debug using Python when tasks or checks don't behave as expected. • Shape quality checklists and provide actionable feedback to authors. • Protect benchmark scores by identifying shortcuts and grading gaps in AI agent runs. Qualifications Must-Have • MSc or PhD in a STEM field or equivalent practical experience. • 1+ years in test engineering, quality assurance, or a research/software engineering role. • Skill in designing test cases, quality-review processes, and debugging complex systems. • Proficiency in Python and Git . • Exceptional attention to detail and clear documentation habits. Preferred • Experience in AI training , model evaluation, or quality review of AI-generated work. • A perfectionist mindset with creativity in identifying overlooked issues. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Upload resume • AI interview based on your resume • Submit form Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/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.