AI RESEARCH SCIENTIST - PHD - AI TRAINER

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: Applied Computer Science Benchmark Specialist Type: Contract Compensation: $66–$84/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10+ hours/week Role Responsibilities • Author original computer science questions to test deep conceptual understanding. Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined. • Rate each question's difficulty as Medium, Hard, or Expert. Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives. • Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions in markdown format. Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources. • For verification tasks, review pre-written questions for accuracy and clarity. Flag issues and justify any edits made. • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while advancing AI capabilities . Qualifications Must-Have • PhD or doctoral candidate in Computer Science , Electrical Engineering , or a closely related field. • Strong command of graduate-level CS theory , algorithms , systems design , and/or machine learning . • Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely. Preferred • Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain. • Research publications, industry experience at top tech companies, or competitive programming background. 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. #hiringmercor