PhD-Level Engineer Remote Position

3 weeks ago

Toronto Montreal Calgary Vancouver Edmonton Old Toronto Ottawa Mississauga Quebec Winnipeg Halifax Saskatoon Burnaby Hamilton Victoria Surrey Halton Hills London Regina Markham Brampton Vaughan Kelowna Laval Southwestern Ontario R, Canada Mercor Full time

Base pay range $70.00/hr - $90.00/hr 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 Engineering Professional Type Independent contractor Compensation $70–$90/hour Location Remote Duration 1–2 months Commitment 20–40 hours/week Role Responsibilities Create and assess complex problems in engineering across subdomains such as civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, materials, and systems engineering. Evaluate AI-generated responses for conceptual accuracy, technical rigor, and domain relevance. Provide clear written feedback on engineering problem sets, designs, and solutions. Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to iterate and improve model performance. Ensure technical accuracy and academic precision in all engineering content used to train or evaluate AI systems. Qualifications PhD in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Materials, Aerospace, or Systems) or a closely related discipline from a top‑tier university. 2+ years of academic experience (research, publication, teaching) or professional experience (engineer, researcher, or technical specialist). Deep subject‑matter expertise across core areas of mathematics. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking. Start Date Immediate Compensation & Legal Independent contractor Daily payment via Stripe Connect Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resume (and portfolio/notebook links if available) and application form. AI interview: a short, 15‑minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role. Work trial: a paid, 4‑hour assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver math‑specific output. Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/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. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Part‑time Job function Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mercor by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr

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