Remote AI Benchmark Technical Writer (Contractor)

YO AI Labs; California; Remote; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs seeks experienced Technical Writers to contribute to an AI benchmark project. You will design evaluation tasks, develop source materials, and assess AI outputs for accuracy, clarity, and audience alignment. This remote contractor role offers flexible collaboration and async teamwork.

No prior AI experience is required, and strong skills in structured authoring, precise writing, and rubric development are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of technical writing experience in software, hardware, or regulated environments.
• Ability to create precise, testable technical documentation and instructions.
• Experience with style guides and structured authoring.

Responsibilities

• Design realistic evaluation tasks with multiple source materials.
• Create and curate source materials such as specs and regulatory docs.
• Define expected solutions, acceptance criteria, and output requirements.
• Develop 35+ point grading rubrics.
• Create API references, user guides, and technical instructions.

Skills

Precision Writing

Source Synthesis

Audience Calibration

Technical Writing

Structured Authoring

Documentation

Analytical Reasoning

Technical Editing

Acceptance Criteria

Rubric Development

Job description

Technical Writer

Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced Technical Writers to contribute to an AI benchmark project. You will use your technical writing expertise to create realistic evaluation tasks, develop source materials, and assess AI-generated outputs for accuracy, clarity, and audience alignment.

No prior AI experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design realistic technical evaluation tasks using CSVs, PDFs, spreadsheets, code samples, and technical documents.
• Create and curate source materials such as product specifications, SME notes, regulatory documents, and technical references.
• Define expected solutions, acceptance criteria, and output requirements.
• Develop detailed 35+ point grading rubrics covering accuracy, precision, testability, and audience alignment.
• Create documentation tasks including API references, user guides, technical instructions, and compliance documents.
• Synthesize complex source material into clear, precise, and actionable documentation.
• Collaborate asynchronously with project teams to refine deliverables.

Required Skills

• Precision Writing
• Source Synthesis
• Audience Calibration
• Technical Writing
• Structured Authoring
• Documentation
• Analytical Reasoning
• Technical Editing
• Acceptance Criteria & Rubric Development

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of technical writing experience with a portfolio in software, hardware, medical devices, or regulated industries.
• Strong ability to create precise, testable technical documentation and instructions.
• Experience with style guides, structured authoring, and documentation toolchains.
• Exceptional written English with the ability to adapt tone and technical depth for different audiences.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
• Experience creating acceptance criteria or evaluation rubrics is a plus.
• Familiarity with technical benchmarking or evaluation methodologies is desirable.

Compensation & Availability

Compensation is output-based, with payment per approved task. Minimum weekly submission requirements apply.

Selected experts should be ready to begin their first tasks within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding. Roles are typically filled within 48 hours.

Screening Questions

1. How many years of technical writing experience do you have?
2. What industries have you written technical documentation for?
3. Can you share examples of technical documentation you have created?
4. What experience do you have with structured authoring and documentation toolchains?
5. Have you created acceptance criteria or evaluation rubrics?
6. How do you adapt technical content for different audiences?
7. Are you comfortable working with PDFs, spreadsheets, CSVs, and other technical source materials?
8. How soon can you start?