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: STEM Computational Scientific Software & Evaluation Design Type: Contract Compensation: $45–$100/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 15–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Design graduate-level computational problems using domain-specific scientific software libraries.
- Evaluate AI models' ability to solve research-grade problems through strategic reasoning and problem-solving.
- Develop and refine tasks through calibration loops with state-of-the-art AI models.
- Collaborate asynchronously and work independently to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.
- Utilize Python for problem setups, oracle functions, and solution validators in a Linux/terminal environment.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM domain ( MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience ).
- Proficiency with at least one scientific software library, evidenced by research publications, open-source contributions, or professional work.
- Strong Python programming skills.
- Ability to work independently and iterate on problem designs based on calibration feedback.
- Comfortable working in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes.
Preferred
- Experience across multiple listed domains or tools.
- Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design.
- Background in scientific pedagogy or exam/problem-set design.
- Experience with computational reproducibility and containerized environments.
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.
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