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Computer Scientist

MercorWorkFromHome, New Zealand

3 days ago

Job description

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This range is provided by Mercor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65.00 / hr - $75.00 / hr

Company Introduction

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 .

Role Overview

Position : Computer Science PhD – Contractor, Remote
Commitment : 10-20 hours per week
Contribute subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project involving frontier large language models. Craft high-quality, challenging problems with real-world applicability to inform the future of AI innovation.

Responsibilities

Collaborate asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain.

Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.

Ensure the project aligns with AI innovation goals and objectives.

Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of AI model performance.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

Masters or PhD in Computer Science from a top US university

High attention to detail

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Excellent proficiency in English

Based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in crafting problems with real-world applicability

Familiarity with frontier large language models

Engagement Details

Compensation : $65-75 / hour

Contract Type : Hourly Contractor

Schedule : 10-20 hours per week

Location : Fully remote and asynchronous

Start Date : Late September, applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Payment : Weekly via Stripe Connect

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