Ai Assessment Specialist - Phd

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Híbrido; GBP 68.000 - 87.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mercor is seeking an Applied Computer Science Benchmark Specialist for a remote, contract engagement. The role requires 10+ hours per week and pays $66–$84 per hour. You will create and evaluate CS questions, rate difficulty, provide solutions and references, and flag any issues in verification tasks.

A PhD or doctoral candidate in CS/EE is required. Strong CS theory, algorithms, systems design, and ML knowledge are essential, along with excellent written English.

Formación

• PhD or doctoral candidate in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field.
• Master's degree considered for exceptional depth in a subdomain.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Author original CS questions that 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: flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability.

Conocimientos

CS theory

Algorithms

Systems design

Machine learning

Written English

Educación

PhD in CS/EE or related field

Master's degree considered for exceptional depth

Descripción del empleo

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 that 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: flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD or doctoral candidate in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain.
• 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

• 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: [e-mail]