AI Engineering Specialist - PhD

Mercor
San Francisco, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

As an AI Engineering Specialist, you will evaluate engineering knowledge work tasks and AI model outputs, develop instruction specs, and design challenging engineering tasks. You will work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance. This is a contract position, working 40 hours/week for an initial 6-month engagement.

What You Will Do

Your main responsibilities will include evaluating the quality of engineering knowledge work tasks and AI model outputs, developing high-quality instruction specs, and designing challenging engineering tasks and evaluation sets.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are looking for a specialist with a strong background in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, with 4+ years of professional engineering practice, and experience with large language models. You should be able to work independently and asynchronously, and be committed to 40 hours/week for an initial 6-month engagement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
  • 4+ years of professional engineering practice, building and shipping production software or systems
  • Specialization in areas like distributed systems, security, embedded systems, or machine learning
  • Progression to a senior level, such as Senior, Staff, Principal, or Engineering Lead
  • Hands-on use of large language models in professional work
  • Reside in the Bay Area, California, and work on-site as required

Benefits

  • Hourly compensation of $65–$105/hour
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